November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 07:27 AM) I do. The non-compete only qualifies for sales people leaving and deals they'd been working. I think I'm in the clear. I countered asking for 12% more. I'm told they'll respond today. That said, I'm taking the job either way. It's too important to my family's future. I could work at this place, worry free, for the next 30 years. It'd be a hard decision for me if it meant abandoning this team and knowing that they're all going to get the ax, but with them being able to come over with you seems to make it much easier.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 08:13 AM) It'd be a hard decision for me if it meant abandoning this team and knowing that they're all going to get the ax, but with them being able to come over with you seems to make it much easier. I'm not sure they'll all get hired. But I'm sure a lot of them will. They all still live with their parents, too, which helps.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 09:17 AM) I'm not sure they'll all get hired. But I'm sure a lot of them will. They all still live with their parents, too, which helps. Anyway you can make one of the conditions of your employment that you want all of your team to come with you?
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 09:19 AM) Anyway you can make one of the conditions of your employment that you want all of your team to come with you? They know it's important. First domino needs to fall today.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 07:42 AM) They know it's important. First domino needs to fall today. Did you send your contract over to Badger or something, Steve? Considering what you mentioned about the first client signing, and the fact that your company wouldn't be able to fulfill the terms of the deal if you all leave, you may want to just have someone look at it to ensure you're truly are in the clear. If you walk, they are going to be pissed...so you need to know the s***storm won't follow you.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 09:49 AM) Did you send your contract over to Badger or something, Steve? Considering what you mentioned about the first client signing, and the fact that your company wouldn't be able to fulfill the terms of the deal if you all leave I'd help get the job done.
November 7, 201411 yr Ugh. Waiting for a response on a counter is the worst. It's the "I had it, did I screw it up" feeling that makes me want to die.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 07:54 AM) I'd help get the job done. So you are going to move on, but help them satisfy this one contract until they can either replace you or shut down this area of the business? Be careful...this sounds potentially messy. One option to think about...the new company takes over the new contract but the old company gets a "finders fee" of 25% or something. Just an idea... Edited November 7, 201411 yr by iamshack
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 10:55 AM) Ugh. Waiting for a response on a counter is the worst. It's the "I had it, did I screw it up" feeling that makes me want to die. Relax, I highly doubt a company would pull an offer off of the table due to a counter. They go into it expecting a negotiation just like you do.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 09:55 AM) Ugh. Waiting for a response on a counter is the worst. It's the "I had it, did I screw it up" feeling that makes me want to die. The worse they can say is no. I doubt they'd pass you over because you requested more money. Maybe if you were adamant about your rate.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (SnB @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 10:36 AM) Relax, I highly doubt a company would pull an offer off of the table due to a counter. They go into it expecting a negotiation just like you do. At worst they come back and say, "Sorry that was our final offer, take it or leave it."
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 10:37 AM) The worse they can say is no. I doubt they'd pass you over because you requested more money. Maybe if you were adamant about your rate. I just want this wrapped up prior to the weekend.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 10:40 AM) I just want this wrapped up prior to the weekend. Relax grasshopper. Patience is a virtue.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 10:46 AM) Relax grasshopper. Patience is a virtue. This is the longest wait of all-time.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 11:14 AM) This is the longest wait of all-time. Should should should should should
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 11:26 AM) Should should should should should
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 04:13 PM) I take it that is good news? Yes. Lining my people up with interviews next week. Time to make some real money.
November 7, 201411 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2014 -> 04:42 PM) Congrats man! Thanks! This is a great day. No more stress for me.
November 12, 201411 yr I am a God. Brought all of my people over. Great situation. Insane compensation. Great company.
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