Um. I think I just got a job.

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Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 13:59:57 GMT -5

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Post by hamster on Jan 15, 2013 13:59:57 GMT -5

This was the email I just got...

"Thank you for your response. I am traveling this week but will be putting together an offer once I have some time to work on that. I don't recall if we discussed salary expectations. You are welcome to provide those expectations via email, or simply wait for me to put together an offer. I expect to have that written up by Wed, Thu at the latest. "

Holy crap.

What do I say in response? We talked about salary in the interview, and I said I was flexible. I only make $30,000 a year, and I'm switching from publishing/editorial to marketing/high tech. It surely has to pay more, and I'm not about to shoot myself in the foot.

I'm shaking over here!

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zarapipe Elder Posts: 15,226 Likes: 11,685	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:01:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zarapipe on Jan 15, 2013 14:01:16 GMT -5 I have no good advice, but congrats!!!!!! How exciting!
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SJ Elder Posts: 11,590 Likes: 10,254	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:02:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SJ on Jan 15, 2013 14:02:18 GMT -5 How exciting! I would personally wait for the offer and let them give the first number/anchor for negotiations.
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takeonyou Full Member Posts: 2,449 Likes: 616	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:03:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by takeonyou on Jan 15, 2013 14:03:02 GMT -5 Congrats!!! That is so, so exciting for you!!!
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Deleted Posts: 0	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:04:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2013 14:04:46 GMT -5 YAAAAAAY Hamster!! :drink:
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Deleted Posts: 0	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:05:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2013 14:05:19 GMT -5 Thats so exciting. I would do some research now on what you think you are worth for the position. Then let them send you the offer and submit a counteroffer to that.
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Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:09:03 GMT -5

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Post by hamster on Jan 15, 2013 14:09:03 GMT -5

I'm such a ball of anxiety right now. I've had nightmares of telling this place I'm quitting. It's terrible. They take it so personally. And they will even more so now. And we're in so much turmoil this is going to unravel almost literally everything.

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dexteroni Elder Posts: 16,920 Likes: 10,988	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:09:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dexteroni on Jan 15, 2013 14:09:21 GMT -5 Congratulations! I agree, let them make the first offer. That's the best position to be in, and most people don't get that change. I hope it starts off high and that you can negotiate it higher!
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bunch Senior Member Posts: 9,202 Likes: 4,754	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:15:40 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bunch on Jan 15, 2013 14:15:40 GMT -5 Yay!!
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Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:16:22 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Jan 15, 2013 14:09:03 GMT -5 hamster said:

I'm such a ball of anxiety right now. I've had nightmares of telling this place I'm quitting. It's terrible. They take it so personally. And they will even more so now. And we're in so much turmoil this is going to unravel almost literally everything.

but you'll be gone, so it won't matter

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Deleted Posts: 0	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 14:21:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2013 14:21:00 GMT -5 Congrats!
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justjen Senior Member Posts: 8,211 Likes: 9,893	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 15:51:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by justjen on Jan 15, 2013 15:51:15 GMT -5 Congrats!
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Muddled Elder Posts: 20,257 Likes: 15,027	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 15:52:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Muddled on Jan 15, 2013 15:52:32 GMT -5 YAY!
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Deleted Posts: 0	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:17:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2013 16:17:47 GMT -5 Wait for an offer but do some research on Glass Door if you haven't already.
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Pom Elder Posts: 12,439 Likes: 19,900	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:19:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pom on Jan 15, 2013 16:19:03 GMT -5 Congratulations and best of luck getting an offer addressing everything you want and need!
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agnes Elder werd. Posts: 18,515 Likes: 13,516	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:28:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by agnes on Jan 15, 2013 16:28:25 GMT -5 Congrats hamster!!
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Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:30:23 GMT -5

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Jan 15, 2013 16:08:03 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

AMAZING NEWS! You so deserve this!

Our of curiosity, what is the going rate for marketing jobs in your area? Salary.com or one of those sites? I wouldn't place yourself as entry level though unless the job is specifically an entry level job. Journalism experience translates well as you know and can count as relevant experience. I'd be prepared to explain that in any salary negotiations

Honestly, I'm not really sure what the going rate is. My area is so over saturated with college graduates who are desperate for jobs. This particular position has a wonky title, so it's hard to compare. They do want 3 years of writing experience, and I'll be writing press releases, securing advertising, and other similar stuff like that. My gut feeling is it should pay around 40k. Thankfully we have a marketing person at my company who has been a mentor of sorts, and is from the high tech field, so she should have some good advice for me.

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Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:32:29 GMT -5

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Congrats! Agreed re salary.com/glassdoor and see what's the going rate in your area. Let them make the first offer and go from there.

Generally speaking, high tech marketing pays pretty well. The entry level positions I was looking at were $35-55/k depending on location. You have more experience than entry level (2-4 years if I remember correctly) so it should be a pretty decent increase.

GL.

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theintended Full Member Posts: 1,268 Likes: 532	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:34:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by theintended on Jan 15, 2013 16:34:30 GMT -5 I'm so excited for you Hamster!
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mie Full Member Posts: 2,800 Likes: 337	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:37:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mie on Jan 15, 2013 16:37:06 GMT -5 Congratulations!!
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hamster Elder Posts: 10,188 Likes: 11,276	Um. I think I just got a job. Jan 15, 2013 16:37:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hamster on Jan 15, 2013 16:37:37 GMT -5 Plus this means you all get to hear my great story soon!
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