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Date Posted: 21:25:41 10/15/08 Wed
Author: iteo
Subject: Re: Old Job or New Job?
In reply to: Rana 's message, "Re: Old Job or New Job?" on 14:23:20 10/15/08 Wed

Rana - I think your reply to the GM was actually excellent IMHO, it said everything that needed to be said given the situation.

I have been in similar situations (different of course, but still somewhat similar), and they are always gut wrenching!

But don't worry about making a concession with the new job. These things happen. When we feel somewhat desperate to secure a job, we're willing to concede.

Also, about your GM, it would not surprise me if he's been offered a bonus to keep as many employees on as possible because the Chinese company can't afford to lose too many in the beginning of the transfer.

This is common sense - they need you more than you need them. But as Michael pointed out, as soon as they get things figured out, then they hold the cards and might go looking for cheaper employees or simply change your contract.

>I waited to hear from any of you before the end of
>working hours yesterday, but none of you answered.
>I didn't know how to reply to his e-mail (the GM's)
>and I thought it would be rude if I didn't reply...
>I kept writing and deleting .. I wrote that I was
>already reconsidering my decision then deleted it, and
>then I wrote something like "if you�re sure you are
>staying I would feel secure enough to stay" then
>deleted it.. Then, I sent a reply that is very lame, I
>think... I just wrote "I am really thankful for your
>attention and consideration" that's all... do you
>think that was a stupid reply?
>
>I really appreciate your replies, Tom and Michael,
>your thoughts had a cooling effect on mine.. they made
>me think a little bit more clearly, although it is
>still difficult for me to decide, but it is a bit
>easier and clearer now. I am more inclined towards
>going to the new job.
>
>I especially found logic in these two statements:
>
>- "plus, your GM only decided to show appreciation
>after you've resigned"
>Yes, Tom, you're right.. I should have noticed.
>
>- " I would want strong reasons to go back on my word
>- purely because i always suspect bad things are more
>likely to happen if I do."
>
>I'm usually like that too.. but I don't know, suddenly
>I felt I was not treated fairly.. I learned that
>another employee from my current job has moved to the
>new firm and guess what.. they gave him a raise on his
>current salary.. about 5%. Maybe that's why I felt I
>have a right to reconsider.. Like I felt that I was
>making concessions right from the beginning, and
>that wouldn't make me gain any value or it will
>diminish my chances of improvement.
>
>But, you know Michael... you're right
>- "Whatever you decide will be the best, because it
>will be what you feel most comfortable with....and
>then its God's Will"
>
>You're just right

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