2rocky
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Salary & benefit negotiations
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Bullshot
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I could be wrong but would think
that most management jobs would be salary, not hourly. Definitely ask what typical expected work hours are! 40, but up to 45 is probably OK for “normal” salary. More… ask yourself if company is understaffed by design, at your expense.
Based on the overall discussion, your years of experience, etc, local economy, and your benchmarking research, it doesnt sound unreasonable for a capable mid-manager to ask for at 100K and 3-4 weeks vacation which is a little more money than current, a little less leave (30+ days of PTO is above or at very least upper end for most ppl in that position ) Overall, not a bad deal given your change in “industry”. If they push back on salary, ask for an extra week. They should want to start you off happy, and you should as well. Good luck.
One more thing - ask about their annual review program, bonus/incentives, etc realize if you want this job it may be an opportunity to accept a little less now (your year 1) but be prepared to make your bigger ask in months leading up to your 1st review, after proving yourself. Not always easy but good companies REALLY don’t want to lose a good employee they already have.
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When looking at pto remember that private is different from the military world. Having family in the military I believe if you are gone over a weekend that counts as pto. They tend to look at 4 weeks as 28 days. Private world typically 20 days is 4 weeks as weekends don’t count.
ismith
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So 20 years leadership experience that translates into manufacturing management? So I’m guessing you’re a commissioned officer?
If so, I’d recommend prioritizing everything except pay, with your retirement benefits you have no excuse for working at a job you don’t love.
If so, I’d recommend prioritizing everything except pay, with your retirement benefits you have no excuse for working at a job you don’t love.
