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post #3796 of 5106
2/3/12 at 6:20pm
They should be flying you out.

And if money doesn't seem to be an object I'd be asking for a 6-figure base plus more in commission ... then look at their reactions.

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post #3797 of 5106
2/3/12 at 7:18pm
I'd vote for the 35k-40k plus commission and bonus, but it's highly dependent on what they're expecting from you in terms of numbers. If they're expecting 100k, 500k, or 5m in sales, you're looking at very different salaries.

I think you should get a clear understanding of what they're expecting from you before putting any number out there. Ask for a bit more than you think is reasonable. Be prepared for a sub six figure salary though, you're young, with little (right?) work experience, and it sounds like they have had a lot of turnover in this position. If they were offering big bucks, they would have poached some big pharma sales reps by now.
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post #3798 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:07pm
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Originally Posted by foodguy View Post

in my experience, for most companies, it's expected that they will pick up your travel and lodging.
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I'm flying out to California on the 14th for an interview and have to pay for my own ticket, but somehow am getting paid for the trial workday.
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post #3799 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:20pm
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I'm flying out to California on the 14th for an interview and have to pay for my own ticket, but somehow am getting paid for the trial workday.

That's because they think of you as 1% above a kitchen slave. Good luck!
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post #3800 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:25pm
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That's because they think of you as 1% above a kitchen slave. Good luck!

Well I'm just glad I project my worth as higher than it actually is! laugh.gif Thanks
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post #3801 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:26pm
What are you interviewing for?
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post #3802 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:28pm
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A hospitality position at a new winery. Would include working in their various dining rooms as a server/sommelier and also in their tasting room among various other things. The best part, the base salary pays double what I made in 2011 before tips and bonus! bounce2.gif
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post #3803 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:29pm
I am crossing my fingers for you, Kyle. You too, mgm.
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post #3804 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:29pm
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Originally Posted by KJT View Post

I'd vote for the 35k-40k plus commission and bonus, but it's highly dependent on what they're expecting from you in terms of numbers. If they're expecting 100k, 500k, or 5m in sales, you're looking at very different salaries.
I think you should get a clear understanding of what they're expecting from you before putting any number out there. Ask for a bit more than you think is reasonable. Be prepared for a sub six figure salary though, you're young, with little (right?) work experience, and it sounds like they have had a lot of turnover in this position. If they were offering big bucks, they would have poached some big pharma sales reps by now.

This seems sensible. And that's probably the least I'm willing to take the job for. I'm probably going to ask them their budget, like Piobaire said, and see what they come back with. They do have to realize that Chicago is not around the corner, so although it's a good opportunity, it has to be worth it for me.
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post #3805 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:30pm
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Originally Posted by kwilkinson View Post

A hospitality position at a new winery. Would include working in their various dining rooms as a server/sommelier and also in their tasting room among various other things. The best part, the base salary pays double what I made in 2011 before tips and bonus! bounce2.gif

Sounds right up your alley. Good luck.
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post #3806 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:31pm
Can we all hug now?
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post #3807 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:31pm
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Originally Posted by kwilkinson View Post

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I'm flying out to California on the 14th for an interview and have to pay for my own ticket, but somehow am getting paid for the trial workday.

RT to JFK - $325
8 hours at $15/hr = $128

See why they would choose one over the other?
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post #3808 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:32pm
Thread Starter 
Of course I understand why they'd do it. I never claimed not to.
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post #3809 of 5106
2/3/12 at 8:40pm
Probably just trying to be super cautious about dem wage and hour laws.
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post #3810 of 5106
2/4/12 at 1:18am
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I am crossing my fingers for you, Kyle. You too, mgm.
+1. Good luck to both of you. smile.gif
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