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SueEllen replied

13 March 2012, 22:04
I didn't realise this was permiesuk.com

I must be on the wrong site.....
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MarillionFan replied

13 March 2012, 21:56
Originally posted by sumo View Post

I could ask for the bonus in fish.

You're talking to the right poster now.
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sumo replied

13 March 2012, 21:55
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

In all seriousness 80k without a bonus is crap. I would be looking for at least 100-120k basic with a 20% bonus. That's the norm.

Thanks this is useful.

I'll never be able to get this with my experience. Oh wait I could continue contracting...

Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

The question you have to ask is.

What would Jesus do?

I could ask for the bonus in fish.
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mudskipper replied

13 March 2012, 21:52
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

The question you have to ask is.

What would Jesus do?
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MarillionFan replied

13 March 2012, 21:50
Originally posted by sumo View Post

Huh? I was being flippant about the 1%.

The question you have to ask is.

What would Jesus do?
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sumo replied

13 March 2012, 21:48
Originally posted by eek View Post

And if you are concerned about £800 on an £80k salary you've got an equally big problem. I'd be looking at rep of company, client base and its reputation on your CV rather more than a slight difference in price.

Huh? I was being flippant about the 1%.
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MarillionFan replied

13 March 2012, 21:43
Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post

250-300k with 200% non performance related Shirley?

Close to home? Cuts down on train journeys. With next years increases in train fairs I believe an away day weekly ticket is about £2000 so that can add up.
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mudskipper replied

13 March 2012, 21:41
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

In all seriousness 80k without a bonus is crap. I would be looking for at least 100-120k basic with a 20% bonus. That's the norm.

HTH

MF

WHS. My daughter's on more than that with her Saturday job. And she gets a bag of sweets when she meets her sales targets.
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eek replied

13 March 2012, 21:40
Originally posted by Bacchus View Post

well to be honest if you can't decide whether an offer is good or not, you're not worth 80p let alone 80k

HTH

And if you are concerned about £800 on an £80k salary you've got an equally big problem. I'd be looking at rep of company, client base and its reputation on your CV rather more than a slight difference in price.
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gingerjedi replied

13 March 2012, 21:40
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

In all seriousness 80k without a bonus is crap. I would be looking for at least 100-120k basic with a 20% bonus. That's the norm.

HTH

MF

250-300k with 200% non performance related Shirley?
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MarillionFan replied

13 March 2012, 21:38
Originally posted by sumo View Post

Sigh, why did I bother asking for advice on the Fing board? Oh well lesson learned.

In all seriousness 80k without a bonus is crap. I would be looking for at least 100-120k basic with a 20% bonus. That's the norm.

HTH

MF
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MarillionFan replied

13 March 2012, 21:37
Originally posted by Spacecadet View Post

Eh? WTF does that mean?

Are you sure you're cut out for creating memes?

Normally proceeded with Tits Out or GTFO!

How old is Space Cadet? It's like taking your grandad to listen to the wireless at the 'discoteque'
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Bacchus replied

13 March 2012, 21:34
Originally posted by sumo View Post

Sigh, why did I bother asking for advice on the Fing board? Oh well lesson learned.

well to be honest if you can't decide whether an offer is good or not, you're not worth 80p let alone 80k

HTH
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northernladuk replied

13 March 2012, 21:27
Originally posted by sumo View Post

Sigh, why did I bother asking for advice on the Fing board? Oh well lesson learned.

Well you might want to read the forum headings and put it in the right place for a start.
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sumo replied

13 March 2012, 21:25
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Good for you, now GTFO.

Sigh, why did I bother asking for advice on the Fing board? Oh well lesson learned.
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