Author: Malcolm Peralty
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Starting Moving Preparations
This is the part I hate the most. As of today, I’ve given my official notice at work, and that will end up being the easiest part of my move to Brockville. I need to cancel some services and appointments, get ready to move others, pack my stuff, find a…
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Thanksgiving and More
So, I wasn’t going to drive anywhere far for Thanksgiving, and was thinking of just hanging out on my own, but recently, a co-worker of mine invited me to their family’s celebration. It is nice to know I won’t be alone for Thanksgiving. I definitely have to find time this…
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Took the Job!
So, I took the job! You are reading the blog of the new Online Marketing Manager for the Charity Marketing Group. A title that probably doesn’t reflect my responsibilities, but I’ve never worried about my title.
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Yet Another New Job Update
So, they’ve bumped their figure up to a value where it is still a little less than I make now, but it is high enough that I can make the move. I’ve been spending all yesterday and today going through the pro’s and con’s in my head. I have to…
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Offer Letdown
The compensation in the initial job offer ended up being a full five figures lower than my minimum acceptable compensation. I don’t know how or why this turned out this way. I hope it isn’t too wide a gap to close through negotiation, otherwise I’ll be sticking here for a…
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My Upcoming Birthday and More Job News
My cousin, Mark, recently posted his wishlist for his upcoming birthday, and as part of that list, he was hoping to get a Canon T1i SLR camera, the model just below mine. He couldn’t wait anymore and just ended up buying it recently, and has made a list of the…
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Yet Another Job Update
I felt like I bombed the phone call this evening due to being sick and the pain in my mouth from my recent dental work but the job is mine if I want it. I should receive an offer of employment soon. Still don’t know what kind of compensation we…
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Another New Job Update
So tonight, I am going to be talking to the CEO of the company that I am potentially going to be taking a job with, and talking about my skills, and abilities in hopes of convincing him that I am worth spending money on. If this conversation goes well, I…
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Sick and in Pain
So for those that don’t read my Twitter updates, or my Facebook status messages, I wanted to let you know what’s been going on. First off, I went to the dentist for my crown lengthening. Basically, they cut away at my gums and pushed them down so they can expose…
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Another Job Update
I have to do another over the phone interview to discuss the job roles and where I’d fit. If I ace it, the job should be mine for the taking. Still haven’t discussed compensation with them yet. More news once I’ve done the over the phone interview.
Malcolm Peralty 