Comments | tyrc: Need a little help, thoughts, etc.

tyrc

Need a little help, thoughts, etc.

Apr 08, 2013 07:31

Hey, I need a little help, some outside thoughts, etc.

Decision Tree for Jaqls

Current Jorb

Part Time, 23/h Average @ 15.30 rising 55 cents/6 months repeating, expect +/- $20K dependent on overtime, etc.
Extra $115/week -> $5,980* in health coverage for Rachel, expect same amount for me, $5,980ish
Pension @ $40/week +/-, -> aprox $2,080 increase/ ( Read more... )

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drfoxytrinity April 8 2013, 22:21:37 UTC

If you're not adverse to tech support and you're willing to make a move, Symantec has a very large and very nice call center based in Springfield, OR (which might as well be Eugene, since it's smooshed right up against it).

I was making crap doing retail hustle despite my love of computers, but now I'm making over 40K and room to move higher.

They seem pretty GBLT friendly. *shrug*

Management is running around with their heads cut off due to recent restructuring, but besides that, it's a really great place to work. Coming up on my two year with 'em.

tyrc April 9 2013, 00:16:29 UTC

Mosttt of the tech support jobs I've seen haven't had good health benefits. And I've seen roomies driven crazy by helpdesk/phone support kind of stuff.. don't know, but I keep my thoughts open to it anyhow!

drfoxytrinity April 9 2013, 00:19:12 UTC

*nodnod* My health benefits are waaay better than walmart was, but I suppose that isn't saying much.

I'm on the enterprise support side of the house (big bucks!) so, I only talk to people that've plopped down a few hundred dollars for a multi-seat license. It doesn't necessary remove you from utter morons, but it's WAY better than consumer.

tyrc April 9 2013, 03:19:32 UTC

Hee. Yeah. My health benefits right now are totally platinum. I had to get surgery to remove a needle in my toe, for instance! Paid.. $10 for a doctor's visit at some point for that. But that's it. Everything else was totally covered.

Same with dental, had to pay nothing for a crown when I cracked a molar. My dentist was shocked, as they came around asking me if I was sure I would have enough to pay the costs of it, as dental coverage is usually skimpy on these things! Oh ho ho.

treerat April 9 2013, 02:35:58 UTC

I think Geico will backfire sooner or later - if you are wanting to transition, it seems like a dead end. The pay raise is nice, but... you don't get as MUCH pay raise since you're saving the household the 5xxx for health for Rachel. Also, I expect that a union like that is going to be one of the most protective of your transition time. Thirdly! Glashund makes an excellent point - if your new contract might allow you to pull in better wages, it seems like a bad time to leave. At least wait for the contract stuff to sort itself out.

Plus this way Anthrocon. :D
(Note that's not a serious consideration. Just bonus.)

tyrc April 9 2013, 03:17:55 UTC

Hey, Anthrocon is something important. Plus, youuu..! I would miss you if I went to crazy training. :>

treerat April 9 2013, 03:27:55 UTC

<3 <3 <3

It's cool. Not to derail? I think Seattle is where I shall relocate by fall. Details TBA. But that's pretty firm.

tyrc April 9 2013, 04:35:53 UTC

Post about it! Seattle is awesome, you are awesome, it is not so bad here during fall and winter even, at least in comparison to the chilly Northlands. Though we won't give you an oil revenue check. :D

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tyrc April 9 2013, 04:35:10 UTC

Well, I'm plugging down a few applications, occasionally ones even for various Amazon positions, as they need everything in abundance.

It feels like I /could/ probably go with Geico and survive it, but it would be through subterfuge and lying and fights I might not have the constitution for. Whereas UPS and many other local companies just kind of say, 'oh, that's fine!' if GBLT issues are mentioned.

steelhelix April 11 2013, 20:51:39 UTC

Based on what I'm reading here... I would say option 1, 2, or 3.

Obviously, staying where you're at is the easiest and you can keep looking for whatever you want in the meanwhile, making it the safest option in a bad market. Worst case, shoot one person (the crazy one?) and save the second bullet.

If you don't outright need the money, I'd avoid 2 for now, I know what it's like to be out in the elements every single day for months on end and it drains you.

3 is something I would consider, but you know that I'm the sort who deals with responsibility and management as it is. The lack of flexibility seems inherent in all supervisory jobs be they commercial or government, so that's normal.