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  1. captainmo

    Negotiating an entry level salary

    Thanks for all of the advice. I just called, and said something along the lines of this sounds like a great position, I enjoyed meeting with all of the product managers, and think I would enjoy working with them. However, the salary is a little lower than what I was hoping for, is there anyway...
  2. captainmo

    Negotiating an entry level salary

    One last question - do I ask the hiring manager or the person from HR? My interview consisted of some time talking to the HR individual, the head of the engineering department, and 3 managers under him, who each have 2-3 people under them at the level I'll be. Obviously, they all had some say...
  3. captainmo

    Negotiating an entry level salary

    I've hired and fired for 100K jobs (and more and less). Do NOT ask for more vacation. Their reaction will be WTF? And they will start to doubt that they've made the right decision to hire you. Also asking for 401K stuff is also unusual. Don't do it. It is VERY easy to pull an offer from someone...
  4. captainmo

    Negotiating an entry level salary

    If i was on the other end of the negotiating table I would just give the job to one of the other hundred people who probably also applied. All things considered I would consider yourself lucky and take the job. This is the main reason I'm asking. Here. The way the economy is, I don't really see...
  5. captainmo

    Negotiating an entry level salary

    I graduated this past May with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I've had several interviews over the last several months, and got a job offer last week. The offer was for much less than the average starting salary for mechanical engineers. During the initial phone interview the person from HR...
  6. captainmo

    Bounced birthday check

    My dad sent me a $100 check for my birthday. I mailed in the check to deposit it - I have USAA so it's online banking. I just logged into my account, and my checking account shows the deposit on the 16th, "(Returned deposit item)" at $100, and a $5 fee. There's a scanned image of the check. It's...
  7. captainmo

    Casual dress...traveling to interview

    Ah! This is my field, and is similar to how I was hired -- OCI, then on-site interviews, then phone interview, then in-person interview. Don't want to post publicly too much, but will shoot you a PM. ~ H Cool. This on-site stuff will be the last round. I'll know by wednesday or thursday if I...
  8. captainmo

    Casual dress...traveling to interview

    If you're gonna tuck, wear a buttondown. Polo tucks are Polo tucks may not be top notch SF recommended, but are standard issue in engineering offices.
  9. captainmo

    Casual dress...traveling to interview

    Khakis and polo it is....tucked in I assume? I always tuck for business casual, but not if I'm actually wearing khakis and polo casually. Yes. This is business. Casual in a business sense is business casual. Don't ever go below business casual unless it is some sort of 'fun' event. And forget...
  10. captainmo

    Casual dress...traveling to interview

    I had an on-campus interview the other week and got called back for an onsite interview with ~20 other potentials. Monday and Tuesday are business (suit), and there is a dinner/cocktail even Monday which we were told is business casual. There is also a dinner tonight with just the potential...
  11. captainmo

    A.P.C. The official thread for APC denim sizing and other questions.

    I tried a pair of 30 rescues, and they were way too big in the waist, but overall the fit felt good (through thigs/calves). I now have a pair of 28 rescues. The waist is good - just snug at first, but comfortable now after some stretching (I've been wearing a belt the whole time), but the thighs...
  12. captainmo

    Finding Boat Shoes Like These?

    JCrew has a similar version in brown. http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...3509/13509.jsp
  13. captainmo

    (Old) Ask a Question, Get an Answer - please ask all quick questions here

    This used to be on sale at Martin and Osa. I happened to check their website one day a few weeks ago, and they had this hoodie (they called it an anorak) for sale, but only had larges left, but in a worn red color. It's no longer listed on the website and this is the only picture I could...
  14. captainmo

    (Old) Ask a Question, Get an Answer - please ask all quick questions here

    Henleys - to be worn with an undershirt, or without an undershirt? I just bought this: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...7980/17980.jsp and it's the only henley I own....used to have an American Eagle one, but never really wore it.
  15. captainmo

    Trying to find boots like these

    I've never owned any Aldos, but my understanding is that they're pretty low quality. I don't have any suggestions for similar boots, but that looks like a pretty basic style, so you should be able to find something.
  16. captainmo

    J Crew F/W 09 Discussion

    Stopped by my local store and picked up a thermal henley and one of the on sale secret wash button down shirts. The cashier applied the student discount to both items, even though I think the policy is that the student discount only applies to full price items. I also wanted to pick up the...
  17. captainmo

    Red Wing Boots - Your Opinion

    If you aren't sure about sizing you could order a couple pairs from zappos of other red wings (the 'classic lifestyle') is pretty similar to the jcrew x RW, and find your sizing that way - free shipping both ways. Or you could go to a RW store if there's one near you. I ordered a pair of 8.5s...
  18. captainmo

    J Crew F/W 09 Discussion

    I don't want to sound like a shill, but I bought some Rugged Classics from ebay. I got them from the seller 'paisleypetunia', who always seems to have pairs in different colors and sizes, including hickory. They're $150-160, which is cheaper than if I had waited for a 20%+shipping sale. They...
  19. captainmo

    J Crew F/W 09 Discussion

    This is something I don't understand, J Crew offers something that is identical (or pretty much the same) as the regular item and yet they charge more. The Red Wings seem to be an example, as well as the Barbour coats, the Hunter boots, and their Barracuda. The sole is different between the J...
  20. captainmo

    J Crew F/W 09 Discussion

    Has anybody seen the red wing classic's in person, or know if regular stores carry them? I can't remember if the J crew by me even has a shoe section. 225-15% student discount = $191.25 If I don't get the J crew red wings I'm probably just gonna go for the red wing classic lifestyle's on...

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