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Well Folks,
I didn't get the University job, so I've been interviewing around. My contract with them got extended through January 25, so that keeps me away from my evil bosses for two more weeks at least.
I have had a number of interviews, and two offers thus far - both of which I turned down.
The first offer was for another managed services company. It was good salary, broken down into base + 6 month + 12 month. A sticking around bonus, if you will. That should have been a warning flag. The problem? 1 weekend a month, and lousy benefits. Pretty much it'd be what I do now, for a company much the same as what I work for now, only with more money.
The second was for a company that makes high end blade server rack virtualization systems. Very cool stuff, but the company is VERY high pressure, VERY pushy. Before I even got the offer the HR people were being pushy, and then the offer expired 48 hours - not from the time I got it but from the time they WROTE it. So I got it Thursday night and it expired at 9AM Friday. I let that go, even though they offered me a high salary and the benefits were decent... for several reasons:
1. I don't want to work helpdesk. Even if it's helpdesk for a ridiculously-complex product that is amazing, it's still helpdesk! I'd still be logging tickets, punching a clock, and dealing with customers. I want to get away from that.
2. Pushy company, high pressure. Not the kind of place that's going to look kindly on "it's a snow day, foot of snow in the driveway, kids out of school, not coming in" or "school called, Logan is sick, gotta go get him". Definitely not gonna be home for dinner.
3. Travel involved. Sudden travel. Like "oops, there's a problem, we need you on a plane tomorrow!" travel. Not good with our situation right now.
So... I'm onto another round of interviews. A hospital up here has taken me to its final 3 candidates for a senior sysadmin position. A little less money (10% less, more than likely) but VERY nice benefits including pension plan and investment and great healthcare and childcare benefits. Plus a nice relaxed family-friendly environment. If they offer, I'll take it.
Anyway, thought I'd keep you all posted, things continue to be crazy!
I didn't get the University job, so I've been interviewing around. My contract with them got extended through January 25, so that keeps me away from my evil bosses for two more weeks at least.
I have had a number of interviews, and two offers thus far - both of which I turned down.
The first offer was for another managed services company. It was good salary, broken down into base + 6 month + 12 month. A sticking around bonus, if you will. That should have been a warning flag. The problem? 1 weekend a month, and lousy benefits. Pretty much it'd be what I do now, for a company much the same as what I work for now, only with more money.
The second was for a company that makes high end blade server rack virtualization systems. Very cool stuff, but the company is VERY high pressure, VERY pushy. Before I even got the offer the HR people were being pushy, and then the offer expired 48 hours - not from the time I got it but from the time they WROTE it. So I got it Thursday night and it expired at 9AM Friday. I let that go, even though they offered me a high salary and the benefits were decent... for several reasons:
1. I don't want to work helpdesk. Even if it's helpdesk for a ridiculously-complex product that is amazing, it's still helpdesk! I'd still be logging tickets, punching a clock, and dealing with customers. I want to get away from that.
2. Pushy company, high pressure. Not the kind of place that's going to look kindly on "it's a snow day, foot of snow in the driveway, kids out of school, not coming in" or "school called, Logan is sick, gotta go get him". Definitely not gonna be home for dinner.
3. Travel involved. Sudden travel. Like "oops, there's a problem, we need you on a plane tomorrow!" travel. Not good with our situation right now.
So... I'm onto another round of interviews. A hospital up here has taken me to its final 3 candidates for a senior sysadmin position. A little less money (10% less, more than likely) but VERY nice benefits including pension plan and investment and great healthcare and childcare benefits. Plus a nice relaxed family-friendly environment. If they offer, I'll take it.
Anyway, thought I'd keep you all posted, things continue to be crazy!
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