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OneSickPsycho · 09-17-2009, 08:10 AM

1] Just as everyone said, slacks and a nice blouse, though I would rock the heels. Some chicks wear heals with jeans, so I don't think that would be overly dressy... Then again, I'm style-retarded and you're dealing with a woman so all bets are off.

2] They could be setting you up for a lowball offer to start salary negotiations off low to save themselves money... or they really don't have the resources to pay your required salary. If they are considering two people, I'd say they are going to try to lowball you.

The contractual salary thing may get ugly. Florida is an at-will state, so technically they can axe you at any time, for pretty much any reason. Sign a contract that increases your salary in three months and they could technically bust your ass for three months, can you, then bring in someone for substantially less money to complete or maintain the project. That's some shrewd business, possibly a bit low on the ethics side of things, but it's entirely reasonable. However, if you could get them to guarantee you employment beyond that time period, in writing of course, then you'd have more stability... at least until the contract runs out. That said, they'd be fucking retarded to guarantee any sort of employment because despite your amazing work history, extensive professional acheivements, and phenominal interviewing skills... you still could be some raving maniac that openly masturbates in her cubicle and throws feces at coworkers every time someone prairie dogs over the cubicles.

Personally, I'd rather not deal with that BS. Go in there and tell them that you can do the work of two, aren't afraid of committing to the hours required to do so, and stick to your guns as far as your money is concerned. See what they are prepared to offer and recognize what you are prepared to accept... if it doesn't work, you're better off anyway. Now if I remember correctly, you're out of a job so you could always accept this one, get in there and keep looking... then bail if they can't meet your requirements and you find something more lucrative.

09-17-2009, 08:10 AM	#26
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	1] Just as everyone said, slacks and a nice blouse, though I would rock the heels. Some chicks wear heals with jeans, so I don't think that would be overly dressy... Then again, I'm style-retarded and you're dealing with a woman so all bets are off. 2] They could be setting you up for a lowball offer to start salary negotiations off low to save themselves money... or they really don't have the resources to pay your required salary. If they are considering two people, I'd say they are going to try to lowball you. The contractual salary thing may get ugly. Florida is an at-will state, so technically they can axe you at any time, for pretty much any reason. Sign a contract that increases your salary in three months and they could technically bust your ass for three months, can you, then bring in someone for substantially less money to complete or maintain the project. That's some shrewd business, possibly a bit low on the ethics side of things, but it's entirely reasonable. However, if you could get them to guarantee you employment beyond that time period, in writing of course, then you'd have more stability... at least until the contract runs out. That said, they'd be fucking retarded to guarantee any sort of employment because despite your amazing work history, extensive professional acheivements, and phenominal interviewing skills... you still could be some raving maniac that openly masturbates in her cubicle and throws feces at coworkers every time someone prairie dogs over the cubicles. Personally, I'd rather not deal with that BS. Go in there and tell them that you can do the work of two, aren't afraid of committing to the hours required to do so, and stick to your guns as far as your money is concerned. See what they are prepared to offer and recognize what you are prepared to accept... if it doesn't work, you're better off anyway. Now if I remember correctly, you're out of a job so you could always accept this one, get in there and keep looking... then bail if they can't meet your requirements and you find something more lucrative. Last edited by OneSickPsycho; 09-17-2009 at 08:14 AM..