Wish me luck...

[aephi alum]

I've been working on a contract basis for the past few months. My contract expires at the end of the month.

I'm currently in the process of negotiating for a renewal of my contract. I'm also trying to get an increase in my pay rate, as I now have a certification in the work I'm doing.

Trouble is, one of the decision-makers is out on vacation next week, so I'm not going to know anything, probably until my current contract has already lapsed.

I also think they think I'm too naive to ask for more money. :rolleyes:

So, wish me good luck at the bargaining table. I will need it.

[James]

Good luck:)

[The1calledTKE]

I hope it all works out!

[aephi alum]

Bumping because I'm going in to meet with one of the decision-makers tomorrow, and I could really use some encouragement :(

[Tom Earp]

WOW, what a spot to be in!!!


Bestest of Luck!!!!!!!:)

[LeslieAGD]

Good Luck! :)

[SATX*APhi]

Best of luck!! :)

[Peaches-n-Cream]

You don't need luck. You are smart, talented, and educated! You totally kick ass! Go in there and show them that you are an asset to the company. They are lucky to have you! :D

I hope that helped. :)

[bethany1982]

Yeah... what Cream said!

[GeekyPenguin]

http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/user.gif

That is you being all haxor, which is just more proof you don't need luck! :p

[aephi alum]

Well... unfortunately, I learned today that my contract will not be renewed beyond the end of next week. :(

There has been a big shake-up in management, and the new guy is trying to get his cronies in place, so... out I go. I'm not the first, and I probably won't be the last.

Fortunately, job prospects look a little better than they did last summer (the last time I was out of work) so I hope to find something soon. Meantime, I think I can go back on unemployment; I'm working on starting up a sideline business doing web design and hosting (anyone need a website? ;) ), and I have a few pet projects to keep me busy.

And on a more short-term note, I'm currently enjoying a large martini ;)

Faith manages. This too shall pass. :)

[SATX*APhi]

Sorry to hear that aephi alum. I wish you the best of luck with whatever you choose to pursue.

[bethany1982]

Sounds like you have it all under control. Something better will come up. Drink one for me.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

I'm sorry, aephi alum.

Enjoy your martini, but don't have too many. http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/pukeface.gif

[bruinaphi]

Sorry to hear about the job. Keep up the positive attitude -- it's always 75% of the battle.

LD