Another opportunity
Mar 8th 2006, 2:32 pm
#16
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Re: Another opportunity
Originally Posted by Tangram
Following my 'so close and yet so far' experience in London, Ontario before Christmas, I have had another contact from a company in Dartmouth Nova Scotia for a position.
They have asked me my salary expectations as they liked the strong Resume. As I have done my working out previously on Ontario with a small $70k max mortgage ( $300k house ), I don't know what to tell them re the salary. I assume I can survive ( or live comfortably ) on less in NS than Ontario but in contrast to being told $50/60k in Ontario, would less be ok in NS. As the position in Ontario was offering $75k, I was thinking of going for the $55 - $60k mark for this one....
Any thoughts would be appreciated
They have asked me my salary expectations as they liked the strong Resume. As I have done my working out previously on Ontario with a small $70k max mortgage ( $300k house ), I don't know what to tell them re the salary. I assume I can survive ( or live comfortably ) on less in NS than Ontario but in contrast to being told $50/60k in Ontario, would less be ok in NS. As the position in Ontario was offering $75k, I was thinking of going for the $55 - $60k mark for this one....
Any thoughts would be appreciated
Mar 8th 2006, 2:55 pm
#17
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Re: Another opportunity
Originally Posted by Bleech
Nice one mate! Sorry I can't help you with the salary thing. The whole name a salary thing is so different to what we're used to. But good luck again and hope someone call give you some pointers of what to say.
Mar 8th 2006, 2:56 pm
#18
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Re: Another opportunity
Hi Paul
That's great news. As you know, we looked at NS and thought it was very beautiful. The only thing I would consider is buying straight away rather than renting as we found properties very expensive to rent in NS although cheaper to buy! I'm not sure why - we were surprised by this. Just something to keep in mind. Good luck - really hope it works out.
That's great news. As you know, we looked at NS and thought it was very beautiful. The only thing I would consider is buying straight away rather than renting as we found properties very expensive to rent in NS although cheaper to buy! I'm not sure why - we were surprised by this. Just something to keep in mind. Good luck - really hope it works out.
Mar 8th 2006, 3:05 pm
#19
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Re: Another opportunity
I agree with Iank about first to name number loses .... All the advice seems to be not to get drawn into laying down a figure to start with.
They know what the job is that they are wanting you to do, so they should come up with a fair salary for that job!
Whether you then decide to accept what they offer, or wish to negotiate (or walk away) is then up to you.
Good Luck
They know what the job is that they are wanting you to do, so they should come up with a fair salary for that job!
Whether you then decide to accept what they offer, or wish to negotiate (or walk away) is then up to you.
Good Luck
Mar 8th 2006, 3:52 pm
#20
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Re: Another opportunity
As I posted on your thread on the immi forum, Good Luck!!!!!
I really hope things come right this time. You never know, the experience you gained from the Ontario job contact may hold you in good stead for this one.
Take care.
PS Wise words from Iain.
I really hope things come right this time. You never know, the experience you gained from the Ontario job contact may hold you in good stead for this one.
Take care.
PS Wise words from Iain.
Mar 9th 2006, 6:57 am
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Re: Another opportunity
Unfortunately they wanted me to start in 2 weeks time - I don't think they realised that a work permit would be required, although I pointed out my immigration timeframe to them in the covering letter
dum dum dum .... another one bites the dust .......
dum dum dum .... another one bites the dust .......
Mar 9th 2006, 9:58 pm
#22
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Re: Another opportunity
Originally Posted by Tangram
Unfortunately they wanted me to start in 2 weeks time - I don't think they realised that a work permit would be required, although I pointed out my immigration timeframe to them in the covering letter
dum dum dum .... another one bites the dust .......
dum dum dum .... another one bites the dust .......
You sound as if you are switched on and know exactly what you want, so stick in there and you will find your ideal job, or it will find you
Bummer about the job in NS
Och well something will turn up
Eddie
