If I hired you (as titled above) and paid you a salary of $1,000 per week, --\n\n(a) What would you be willing to do for that?\n\n(b) What would you NOT be willing to do for that?\n\nYou know, it has to be one way or the other, right? Afterall, the title does say "personal" and "confidante.  :))
204314
As a personal secretary I would expect to work for only one person.  I would expect to type letters, make appointments, run errands, do research, and maintain the highest professional standard.  I would not be willing to compromise myself in any way, shape or form.
445917
Hmmm. you are trying to IM in the personals, aren't you?\n\nI'm a manager in a travel agency. My career is steady with an annual salary of $200,000. My family life is happy as well, life has been rather fulfilling. Sigh...my friends are not here yet. These people! Still the same old bad habit, love to get all decked up, I guess I'll just keep waiting....
667736
It's a perfectly good question. You'd like to know the range. This gives you more bargaining power, but don't be surprised if they answer a question with a question, "What are your salary requirements?" Be prepared. And good luck!
198885
The agency probably quoted less with an expectation that you might come back demanding more. If you say you are not happy with even 50, they can say they will talk to the company and make themselves look good. Also possible they looked at your resume, salary history and figured you will be happy with 50. Making their clients happy is more important than making more money on one placement. Also they may have flat fee contract with the company.
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1. 3 of you went with $ 10 each , so you have 10*3 = $ 30.\n2. There is a bill for $ 30 with $ 5 discount, so you have to pay $ 25.\n3. You can not devide 5 in 3 pars so you give away $ 2 at tip.\n4. The amount spent mounts to $ 25 +$ 2 = $ 27.\n5. You are left with $ 3, which you devided in 3 parts. So, all of you have $ 1 each.\n\nNow, if you see the question in perspective of one of the 3 people. The addtional $ 2 are spent in giving away the other 2 frineds their share of $ 3 left. \nSo, in this case the dollar left is with you.\n\nEnjoy the dollar.
130071
Yes, many are desperately in need of a sentence structure checker on here.. lol  You would definitely get rich and I'd be the first to send you my resume!  :)
632982
I agree with the previous advice of discussing a possible misunderstanding with him.  Tell him you didn't understand that he wanted you to do this, but now that you do, ask him what you can do to help resolve the situation now.  Once this particular problem is handled, then ask him what you can do to make communication clearer between the two of you; as part of that discussion you can diplomatically point out to him that, perhaps, putting expectations in writing in the future might be helpful to you both.  If these things don't work and he insists on making it an issue at review time, or holding it against you during salary administration, then (and only then) get HR involved.
628389
There's no right or wrong answer, but I can tell you what I would do:  I would take the new job!  That's a really dramatic pay increase, and you would soon gain seniority and have the opportunity to find a better schedule.  Plus, there is a real feeling of accomplishment that comes from doing challenging work.  If I were you, I would take the new job and commit to saving at least 50% of the salary increase (so $3500 per year) for "big ticket" items like a new car or a fantastic overseas vacation.  If you have something to look forward to it will make the transition a lot easier!
242714
Thank you!\n\nI am looking for a new job with a competitive lender.  I am tired of those phone calls when the Borrower says XYZ is offering me a better deal. \n\nWhat a great opportunity! (HeHeHeHe)
258510
You should not state how much you want to make on your coverletter, or how much you made at previous jobs on your resume, unless this is requested. You should not bring up money on the first interview. I have noticed that they will tell you a bit about benefits and salary at the end of the interview. Ask them when they are planning to make a decision. That way they will tell you when they want to finish interviewing and hire, or if they are planning second interviews with top candidates. It may seem like a "waste of gas", but at least your getting interviews. I know some people looking for jobs that haven't even got many of them.
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$43,000 as a second grade bilingual teacher, plus nominal side job as an interpreter for the police department.\n1) It's a good start.  When I need more $$ for home improvement or education expenses I get a side job for a few years. (Besides the interpreter thing, that's a constant, oh yeah, we eBay too, but that's not in the $43,000.)\n2) Spouse is full-time student, part time pizza delivery "boy"; income is a pittance because gas is so expensive and we live where hardly anyone tips the delivery boy.\n3) No\n4) Yes, because we live below our means and raise a large garden.\n5) I am where I want to be, but I also aspire to teach a college course part-time and I'd like to be a motivational speaker for teachers.\n\nHey "Pete" what state do you teach in?  I've been in the racket for 10 years. . .and I'm well below you.
280627
First you must put a firm starting point.  You have to feel that if the benifits aren't up to snuff then you can ask for more, and if it's a job that you really want then you would be ok if they offer less.  But they ask for salary requirements for a reason, and that is for a starting point not to waste your or their time.
279415
Gimmie bout a week and I can help you earn yours...\n\n\n\n\nWell ask him/her real nicely...
648019
Say it exactly as you just did.\nIt's not in the original scope of the job and to either do it right the way the first time or you'll be having a chat with the person who hired you to redefine both your responsibilities and your pay scale.\n\nAll they've got to do is their job.  If they can't hack it, I think the owner has a right to know it.
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The last proposal I wrote got me a contract of $10,000. Here's how I did it.\n\nI focused on the acronym PAFMOST:\n\nProblem\nApproach\nForesight\nManagement plan (project management)\nOrganization\nStaff assigned\nTechnologies and resources\n\nThe first and most important thing is to clearly define the PROBLEM faced by your client. This is why the initial interview is so important.\n\nThen, you describe your approach to that problem. How you would solve it. This is the solution you offer.\n\nWrite to me at omnidigitalbrain at yahoo dot com and I'll give you the rest of the secrets (no, of course I won't charge you!). Just vote for me. :-)
468946
how much are you willing to pay me to help you?
540462
as a kid you probably dreamed of playing for...........Now you get paid £50,000 a week, you have now financial security,\n\n1. would you play and train for free ?\n2. if not when did you change ?\n3. on the scale of things, say a nurse, are your pay differences fair ?