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QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 11:14 AM) Nope, I'm standing my ground here. This entire process has been wrought with manipulation and deception on their end, and I am not going to be forced to accept a position simply because they don't want to pay me anywhere near my fair market value. 1) They manipulated my base salary in their offer and misrepresented the percentage raise I would be given 2) They told me the offer was non-negotiable and take it or leave it 3) I told them I was declining the offer then, at which time, they told me they expected me to negotiate because that is my job (I am a trader) and would try and increase their offer 4) They came back with the same offer 5) I then declined that offer 6) They now want to try and negotiate again Wtf game are we playing here? I am not asking for a figure that is even at the midpoint of the range they posted in the job description. They saw my background and actually changed the job description include duties which would utilize my law degree, however, they did not in turn change the pay range or make me an offer that is even in the middle of the range. I worked my ass off to get my JD, as well as the jobs I had whjile I was getting it, and I am paying that back every month in the form of student loans. If they want me to work on regulatory filings that require the knowledge amd training of someone with an advanced degree, and this was not in the original job description, then they have to show some good faith and at least show some consideration for that. They have shown nothing but bad faith in these negotiations, by misrepresenting the terms of the offer, as well as the character of their offer(s). I'm sorry guys, but I have some experience in negotiations, and you don't tell them something is your absolute final offer, and then when they reject it, say oh, wait a minute, it's not my final offer. That is called bad faith. I've done nothing wrong other than try to negotiate according to what is in my best interests. In no way should I be required to accept something simply because they want me to. This isn't Russia, is it Danny? Its not Russia, but if you want to work there for any amount of time, it is for you. Company's don't care about you and your ideals. I have been there and done that. If you become difficult, you are replaceable. Don't plan on life being comfortable at this firm if you fight this fight.

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/white-sox/post?id=3090

We just bought the 2007 CR-V with 28k miles on it, and have a paid off 2004 Impala, which is mine.

I agree. You will put yourself in a dead end at this company if you play your cards that way. It might be an ego blow, but you have to think of your future if you plan on staying for any amount of time.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 10:15 AM) The Niemi situation proved that paying some goaltenders is a bad idea. Crawford, I think we need to see more, though he's been exceptional this season. It also makes you wonder if it is the goaltender, or the system, when it comes to Coach Q.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 09:50 AM) Few articles and rumors going around today speculating that Anthony Randolph is getting dealt from the Knicks to the Wolves for a 2011 1st rounder, which they could then use on a Carmelo deal. Also they want DeAndre Jordan from the Clippers as their C for next season to play alongside Amare, Jordan hits FA this off-season. A lineup of Felton, Fields, Melo, Stoudemire and Jordan is potentially a contender in the East from next season onwards I would have thought. Is it the Wolves pick? If that is the case, that is a stupid play for Minny.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 09:38 AM) The question is with Crawford do you attempt to re-sign him now, or do you risk another Niemi situation happening? I think if you can get him locked up on a multiyear deal for anything under than $2M a season, you pull the trigger. It would all depend on what the cap space looks like going forward. If we have more disaster impending, I don't now if you can.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jan 13, 2011 -> 09:26 AM) While I agree our impact is of some cause, of that there is no doubt, I think we love to pat ourselves on the back as to how much cause that is, not to even mention "lasting" cause. Look at Chernobyl. Just a few decades ago it went through a nuclear f***ing meltdown and it's already WELL into natural recovery with plant life, etc. In the grand scheme of things, the few decades that passed are mere milliseconds to the Earth, and it didn't even blink at a nuclear disaster. As a matter of fact, it laughed...and I heard it laugh, while saying..."Wow...these arrogant pieces of garbage REALLY think they're powerful, don't they?" We're not. We just wish we were. Bikini Atoll was another interesting study in the same area. The land was still contaminated in the trees and ground, but the waters and the reefs were bleached clean.

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QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 08:16 PM) Some of you are real paranoid about Frank getting in on the first ballot. He's a lock. Trust me. Well over 75%. Guarantee it. I agree with you. I think this Alomar thing has got some people shook up.

Oh yeah.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 05:43 PM) Wow. So Vladimir Guerrero is better than Adam Dunn? Sure, if you are giving value to players who swing at anything and use loads of pine tar. And Thome is better than Dunn? That one is the most comical of all, considering Dunn is pretty much the same hitter that Thome was 7 years ago. Suffice to say, there's a reason you are the only one arguing what you're arguing. It's like arguing that you'd rather have a Ford Pinto instead of a Mustang because it's cheaper, only to find out that your choice blew up on you the second something hit it wrong. Unless this is OOTP 6.5...

Juvenile gout?

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 05:18 PM) Well not really, no one had that one right. You just feel terrible for broadcasters when something like that happens. WGN radio had it perfect.

Hey, you caught on!

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-sp...pike-again.html

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 04:36 PM) Legendary White Sox outfielder Dewayne Wise has signed with the Marlins. He's just beating Ozzie down there...

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 03:17 PM) I hear it's about him not being able to fit into what the team wants him to do. He's probably just lazy. He is pretty talented. Sounds like either lazy or dumb, and seeing as how Devin Hester is still getting snaps...

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 04:27 PM) Videos like this make me much more confident in my ability to get a great PBP job in the future. All you have to do is listen to the Stanley Cup winning goal call to know that...

f*** Filosophy. That's why I say... or is it?>

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 04:13 PM) 6 years to 100% vested. That is pretty typical, both on the 3% match, and the vesting period.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 02:53 PM) So I'm starting to get some information from my new job about our 401K plan. There is a 3% match (pre-tax only) but I basically have no control over it other than how much I put in it. I'm told that the people that handle it are "very conservative". I'm trying to decide if I should take this or do something on my own. I don't know much about this stuff myself but I have a good friend who is a financial adviser that will help me if I go on my own. I also have some money from my previous employer that I need to roll into something. The difference between pretax and posttax means you would have to out perform by whatever your tax rate is, to make the same amount of money. That is pretty steep hill.

Quit being funny.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 12, 2011 -> 01:41 PM) "Illinois looks at california...thinks "Man that works great!" and decides to be just like it." Yeah, the funny part is that Illinois screwed themselves up with pretty much one party rule. No one helped them at all.