Author Topic: Job search 2016!!! (Read 20432 times)

Slateman · « **Reply #50:** January 12, 2015, 03:26:21 PM »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on January 12, 2015, 03:08:53 PM

Beer and guns. What could possibly go wrong...

I end up buying more guns

1995hoo · « **Reply #51:** January 12, 2015, 03:39:42 PM »

I just came back from an interview. Man, I wish I had some way of assessing how well it went. I have no idea whatsoever.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #52:** January 12, 2015, 04:04:34 PM »

ditto

Quote from: 1995hoo on January 12, 2015, 03:39:42 PM

I just came back from an interview. Man, I wish I had some way of assessing how well it went. I have no idea whatsoever.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #53:** January 12, 2015, 04:16:19 PM »

Quote from: 1995hoo on January 12, 2015, 03:39:42 PM

I just came back from an interview. Man, I wish I had some way of assessing how well it went. I have no idea whatsoever.

Doesn't everyone? That whole aspect just amplifies the brutality of interviewing.

1995hoo · « **Reply #54:** January 12, 2015, 04:26:24 PM »

Quote from: KnorrForYourMoney on January 12, 2015, 04:16:19 PM

Doesn't everyone? That whole aspect just amplifies the brutality of interviewing.

Well, sometimes you have either an overall positive or negative feeling. I just have no clue whatsoever and no basis for a feeling either way. The job is in an ideal location, I'd like the opportunity, and they have quite a few openings, but I have no clue what sort of impression I made.

Slateman · « **Reply #55:** January 12, 2015, 04:38:53 PM »

Honestly, this is the first interview I've had that I felt good about afterwards that I actually got the job.

Mattionals · « **Reply #56:** January 12, 2015, 04:47:03 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on January 12, 2015, 12:07:02 PM

WHO HOOOOOOOOO got the offer letter

Congrats man! I felt awesome when I got my new job last year. I gloated with my friends about how much I hated my last job but never did gloat to my old co-workers or bosses. Then again, now I am the one to hire my old company and I don't, so I guess I do get the last laugh after all.

Mathguy · « **Reply #57:** January 12, 2015, 05:26:50 PM »

Of course you had an advantage over most job searchers, in that you had the position

Quote from: Slateman on January 12, 2015, 04:38:53 PM

Honestly, this is the first interview I've had that I felt good about afterwards that I actually got the job.

Slateman · « **Reply #58:** January 12, 2015, 05:59:15 PM »

Quote from: Mathguy on January 12, 2015, 05:26:50 PM

Of course you had an advantage over most job searchers, in that you had the position

True. But what I'm saying is that I've interviewed and thought it was meh, and got the job. Likewise, I've thought an interview went really well and not even been given a call back

Mathguy · « **Reply #59:** January 12, 2015, 08:08:41 PM »

I meant that in terms of knowing more of what the employer was looking for and having more insight about if the interview went well.

Quote from: Slateman on January 12, 2015, 05:59:15 PM

True. But what I'm saying is that I've interviewed and thought it was meh, and got the job. Likewise, I've thought an interview went really well and not even been given a call back

Slateman · « **Reply #60:** January 12, 2015, 08:11:02 PM »

Quote from: Mathguy on January 12, 2015, 08:08:41 PM

I meant that in terms of knowing more of what the employer was looking for and having more insight about if the interview went well.

Very true. Honestly, I was pretty confident after he asked me why I wanted to come back to the contract and the answer made him laugh.

Slateman · « **Reply #61:** January 13, 2015, 02:40:12 PM »

So, update. I called HR yesterday afternoon and asked about company policy regarding employees being required to take PTO and LWOP. Both the HR rep and her supervisor stated that the company cannot do that, but that not doing so may be reflected in my evaluation.

This afternoon, I received a call from HR offering me a severance package (two weeks pay) in exchange for an agreement that basically prohibits me from suiing for lost salary and damages. I am inclined to accept this and go quietly.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #62:** January 13, 2015, 03:14:37 PM »

You sue, you pay for an attorney out of pocket. And probably they win. I'd take the pay.

Quote from: Slateman on January 13, 2015, 02:40:12 PM

So, update. I called HR yesterday afternoon and asked about company policy regarding employees being required to take PTO and LWOP. Both the HR rep and her supervisor stated that the company cannot do that, but that not doing so may be reflected in my evaluation.

This afternoon, I received a call from HR offering me a severance package (two weeks pay) in exchange for an agreement that basically prohibits me from suiing for lost salary and damages. I am inclined to accept this and go quietly.

Slateman · « **Reply #63:** January 13, 2015, 03:15:14 PM »

Also, what the hell is COBRA? Apparently I have to pick up the full cost of the premium plus 2 percent. Seeing as how I'm going to be picking up insurance with my new company, seems like a waste. How long can I go without health insurance before I get penalized?

imref · « **Reply #64:** January 13, 2015, 03:39:51 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on January 13, 2015, 03:15:14 PM

Also, what the hell is COBRA? Apparently I have to pick up the full cost of the premium plus 2 percent. Seeing as how I'm going to be picking up insurance with my new company, seems like a waste. How long can I go without health insurance before I get penalized?

it's a program that allows you to buy your existing insurance for a period of time, you pay your part, as well as any part your employer may have paid.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #65:** January 13, 2015, 03:55:14 PM »

Its expensive as crap! Not sure with the affordable Care Act offers better options or not

imref · « **Reply #66:** January 13, 2015, 04:15:35 PM »

Quote from: CALSGR8 on January 13, 2015, 03:55:14 PM

Its expensive as crap! Not sure with the affordable Care Act offers better options or not

it really depends. For what me and my employer are paying for our group policy, I could do better on the exchanges, but so long as my employer is paying half the bill I'll stick with what they provide.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #67:** January 13, 2015, 04:26:18 PM »

When I got downsized before the act was passed. I couldnt get a cheaper insurance because everything I needed a doctor for was a preexisting condition

varoadking · « **Reply #68:** January 13, 2015, 04:34:17 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on January 13, 2015, 02:40:12 PM

I am inclined to accept this and go quietly.

Slam dunk...

varoadking · « **Reply #69:** January 13, 2015, 04:36:24 PM »

Quote from: Slateman on January 13, 2015, 03:15:14 PM

Also, what the hell is COBRA? Apparently I have to pick up the full cost of the premium plus 2 percent. Seeing as how I'm going to be picking up insurance with my new company, seems like a waste. How long can I go without health insurance before I get penalized?

Unless they let you join the new health care plan immediately,, take the COBRA...you do not want a lapse in coverage.

Mathguy · « **Reply #70:** January 13, 2015, 05:25:22 PM »

The new employer should be able to sign up that 1st week

Quote from: varoadking on January 13, 2015, 04:36:24 PM

Unless they let you join the new health care plan immediately,, take the COBRA...you do not want a lapse in coverage.

varoadking · « **Reply #71:** January 13, 2015, 05:32:41 PM »

Quote from: Mathguy on January 13, 2015, 05:25:22 PM

The new employer should be able to sign up that 1st week

My last job had a 2 month wait period before you could join.

dracnal · « **Reply #72:** January 15, 2015, 11:51:20 AM »

A quick search shows these are the non-financial reasons you can be without insurance and not be penalized by the IRS:

• You are between jobs and without insurance for up to three months.
• It contradicts your religious beliefs.
• You are an undocumented immigrant.
• You are a member of an Indian tribe.
• You are in jail.

Looks like number one covers your situation very specifically. Since cost of care is based on age bracket now instead of pre-existing conditions, I wouldn't worry about a lapse for that reason. However, there's always the standard question of 'But what if something really, really bad happens?' The short answer is you rack up insanely huge medical bills that you pay 5$ a month on for the rest of your life.

dracnal · « **Reply #73:** January 15, 2015, 11:55:24 AM »

To add a quick follow up note:
There's a two week gap between signing up and being covered so really you'd have about 2.5 months to get insured to avoid any chance of penalty.

varoadking · « **Reply #74:** January 15, 2015, 12:07:43 PM »

Quote from: dracnal on January 15, 2015, 11:51:20 AM

A quick search shows these are the non-financial reasons you can be without insurance and not be penalized by the IRS:

• You are between jobs and without insurance for up to three months.
• It contradicts your religious beliefs.
• You are an undocumented immigrant.
• You are a member of an Indian tribe.
• You are in jail.

Looks like number one covers your situation very specifically. Since cost of care is based on age bracket now instead of pre-existing conditions, I wouldn't worry about a lapse for that reason. However, there's always the standard question of 'But what if something really, really bad happens?' The short answer is you rack up insanely huge medical bills that you pay 5$ a month on for the rest of your life.

So Werth will be able to opt out here shortly...

Interesting...we still pay for illegal alien health care...