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Angling for a raise from his boss? Doesn't imagine anybody is so interested in his calendar/would think to google who he is having a call with? Don't know. I just know the first result for "this persons name Minneapolis" was recruiter for bank that I checked and has an opening for a CFO of a business line. And he's told me numerous times how much of a paycut he took to work here because at the time he just needed a job and how he doesn't care for (and vice versa) a certain member of the C-team.

 

But it could be something completely innocuous, too. I just know if he does I might use it as a reason to try and find a better job myself.

 

he's either a complete moron, or just the type of outside the box thinker this company needs to lead us into the future.

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I just think that’s a pretty stupid way to go about it. Basically maximizing the chances that people see him as disloyal.

 

I plan to just say, in my next raise discussion, that I aspire to add more value than I currently do, and I’m going to keep pushing to hit my goals. Hopefully that won’t mean having to switch jobs, but I am not going to stall out where I am and be content.

 

I am not expecting the org to just suffer through an unmet immediate need, waiting for me to develop into the role. They would make an external hire to fill the need, just like I may someday need to switch jobs to maintain my personal career progression. As long as there is good communication, I don’t see any of that as disloyal.

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there's a cast for that.

 

https://www.manager-tools.com/2014/10/my-direct-resigning-chapter-1-never-counter-offer-part-1-hall-fame-guidance

 

About halfway through they touch on the concept that very rarely does someone go through the effort of refining a resume, applying/contacting a recruiter, interviewing etc just for leverage for their current company.

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Had a beneficiary leave me a voicemail today where he called me an as shole and told me to go hell. I look forward to speaking with him in the morning. Should go well.

 

Tell him you'll say "hi" to Art Briles for him.

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there's a cast for that.

 

https://www.manager-...l-fame-guidance

 

About halfway through they touch on the concept that very rarely does someone go through the effort of refining a resume, applying/contacting a recruiter, interviewing etc just for leverage for their current company.

Will give it a listen tonight. It's such a crucial topic. I gave my manager the 1:1 podcasts, and it resulted in weekly meetings but no adherence to any of the actual advice about how to run those meetings. Oh well.

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Tell him you'll say "hi" to Art Briles for him.

 

I wish I could love this post.

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but i'm not allowed to say much.

 

**** you, Suited.

 

-Everyone

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I listened to the counter-offer podcast. I agreed with everything. The bit about dealing with the fact that your direct sometimes doesn’t know how to have the conversation was making me think about my approach.

 

I kept thinking about the quote, “If you want peace, prepare for war.” I think it’s a phenomenal approach to career management. It doesn’t mean you constantly threaten your manager, or book meetings on a public calendar with a recruiter from another company. Develop your credentials, network, and focus on adding value. Suddenly, you are very capable of leaving and integral to operations. As a manager, do you **** with this person, if it can be avoided?

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I listened to the counter-offer podcast. I agreed with everything. The bit about dealing with the fact that your direct sometimes doesn’t know how to have the conversation was making me think about my approach.

 

I kept thinking about the quote, “If you want peace, prepare for war.” I think it’s a phenomenal approach to career management. It doesn’t mean you constantly threaten your manager, or book meetings on a public calendar with a recruiter from another company. Develop your credentials, network, and focus on adding value. Suddenly, you are very capable of leaving and integral to operations. As a manager, do you **** with this person, if it can be avoided?

 

No reasonable person can blame someone for increasing his or her professional profile. So you do it respectfully, but you do it all the same and you make sure your boss knows your goals and where you want to go. If your boss misses the boat you jump ship and move to a new firm. Sadly, it seems, you are more valuable to another company than your own. I will be moving on next year unless promoted in February. My boss knows what I want, so if I’m not given it I can only surmise my boss doesn’t value me enough to reward my work. That’s life, but I’m not going to wait around forever.

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casual friday boys. gray slacks, cole haan dress sneakers, and a nike dry fit golf polo (red and white). this is how business should be done.

 

have a client lunch at Q39, which is the best BBQ in town. these are the days where it all comes together.

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My boss likes to unironcially wear Hawaiian shirts on Friday. One time our CEO asked him if Walmart was giving away free shirts or something.

 

Me? I’m wearing a royal blue gap polo, uniqlo jeans, and the old j crew Nike killshot 2 sneakers that they discontinued for some reason.

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I’m very strongly considering getting some black Nike’s for everyday work wear. I really think people won’t notice, and I’ll be more comfortable.

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I wear black Nike's as my everyday work shoes, and no one has ever mentioned it. I'm sure some people have noticed, but nobody cares.

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Do you tuck the golf shirt in? I guess you would with slacks. Would you tuck in with jeans?

 

I started the day tucked, but looking at myself in the work bathroom mirror made me pause. Something wasn’t right. So I went untucked, but it isn’t super long so it looks better, I’m fairly sure of that.

 

I n very wear jeans to work. I’m not a fan in general and only own one pair, but I certainly would not tuck into jeans.

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I'm very strongly considering getting some black Nike's for everyday work wear. I really think people won't notice, and I'll be more comfortable.

 

How about you just stop buying cheap dress shoes and shell out a few bucks from some actually well made shoes? AE's are ridiculously comfortable.

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I always watch the opening credits of New Girl because whenever Zoey does the little thing with her eyes when she’s inside the picture frame my thing moves a little. Yowserz.

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How about you just stop buying cheap dress shoes and shell out a few bucks from some actually well made shoes? AE's are ridiculously comfortable.

 

i just can't pull the trigger on a 350 dollar pair of shoes. i just can't do it.

 

I always watch the opening credits of New Girl because whenever Zoey does the little thing with her eyes when she's inside the picture frame my thing moves a little. Yowserz.

 

she really goes downhill over time, so enjoy it while you can.

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i just can't pull the trigger on a 350 dollar pair of shoes. i just can't do it.

 

 

 

You're thinking about this the wrong way. This isn't jewelry, where the markups are cosmetic and arbitrary, These aren't overpriced Nike's that are only priced where they are, because of the logo on the side of the shoe. They are priced what they are, because of the level of craftsmanship in them These are goodyear welted shoes, not only are they more comfortable than the cheap shoes you wear, you'll be able to wear them for a decade if you take care of them properly. You''ll get many more wears per dollar than what you're spending on your current shoes, you're just paying the cost upfront, instead of having to buy the same shoe 5 times over a decade.

 

 

Also, these are your god damn feet. Think about how much time you're on them. Shoes and beds are the last things you should cheap out on, they are the foundations of your life and your comfort ( or discomfort)

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