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Update on post 115. Have you ever had a potential employer verify your current income?
February 8, 2012 at
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I am in the middle of a potential job change. Today is interview #2. This is a technical interview. Yesterday, they sent me the link to fill out their application. They asked what my current "verifiable compensation" is. Why is that any of their business? I only see that as a possible negotiating tool for them. If I put my current salary, it could cost me $5k-$10k in salary for this new potential job. But, if I exaggerate it and they find out, it could cost me the job. The guy I know who is recommending me for this position (and who is also doing the technical interview today) told me to exaggerate it. So, I did. Have you lied about your current income? Anyone ever had a potential employer actually ask for verification?
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"No offense to you. But, if it were up to me, I would have let you go that day. That's just pretty standard for people in admin jobs like we have. Most people are not trustworthy in that position. But, I'm ok with keeping you around for your 2 weeks. I don't think you would intentionally screw shit up for me."
"No offense to you. But, if it were up to me, I would have let you go that day. That's just pretty standard for people in admin jobs like we have. Most people are not trustworthy in that position. But, I'm ok with keeping you around for your 2 weeks. I don't think you would intentionally screw shit up for me."
When I was laid off, my buddy in IT found out through the grape vine, but later that day saw me on the IM Client. I was filling out my last Travel Expense form... he said he had the Red Button ready to click to freeze my computer, boot me off and remove all my rights thinking that I had hacked back into the system, haha.
That whole day was one of the most awkward moments ever...the HR lady that let me go had to give me a ride home since I carpooled in...then going back at night to get your stuff after work and my bowling buddy in HR basically had to walk me through the building like I was on death row, haha.
When I was laid off, my buddy in IT found out through the grape vine, but later that day saw me on the IM Client. I was filling out my last Travel Expense form... he said he had the Red Button ready to click to freeze my computer, boot me off and remove all my rights thinking that I had hacked back into the system, haha.
That whole day was one of the most awkward moments ever...the HR lady that let me go had to give me a ride home since I carpooled in...then going back at night to get your stuff after work and my bowling buddy in HR basically had to walk me through the building like I was on death row, haha.
Wasn't embarrassing as >60% of the department was laid off and I was the new guy. It was nearly almost expected, but very awkward none the less... Still bowled with them and play on the company softball team to this day, haha
Just go on Corba for a month, it's expensive, but you won't be without insurance then.
Corba is one of the few nice things the government has done for the "little guys", take advantage of it. (Corba -- your current company is required to continue to offer you insurance for a specified period of time after you leave.. it is more expensive, but you still have coverage)
Edit: now I caught up. ok, I guess it worked out, but I would've walked out on my current employer IMMEDIATELY if they called the new company and tried to mess with me like that. Either that, or my last 2 weeks would not be very productive.
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Next week is my first client. I'll be traveling to San Antonio to consult on a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration. Kinda nervous.
Next week is my first client. I'll be traveling to San Antonio to consult on a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration. Kinda nervous.
Btw making an agreement not to poach employees is 100% illegal. Apple, Google, and a bunch of other companies are in major doo doo with the justice department over this exact type of arrangement.
I'll take your experience as a learning lesson to never ever tell a current employer where I'm headed.
Next week is my first client. I'll be traveling to San Antonio to consult on a Windows XP to Windows 7 migration. Kinda nervous.