MidwestUSA Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Yes, closure on a salary offer. For your sake, I truly hope so. Fingers crossed here. Or was it two fingers of something? Heck, I don't remember! Keep us posted. Link to post Share on other sites
S2B Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 He just got an email from the hiring manager: Hope you had a great weekend. Just wanted to let you know that we are getting closure. You should anticipate hearing from me within the next few days. I appreciate your patience. Good lord! Well at least he heard something! Sounds like they are waiting to see if someone else accepts the offer... That's how I interpret that. They need more time to see if they need to make an offer to your husband. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
UpwardForward Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I'm surprised your husband would want to work with a company that operates like this, unprofessional at best... They just let someone who needs a job wave in the wind for a month.. who does that... Either government .. Or a company that doesn't need to fill the position right away? Link to post Share on other sites
UpwardForward Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Yes, closure on a salary offer. When I first read the word closure - I thought the writer meant to say closer (2 different meanings, though). Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mapper71 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Either government .. Or a company that doesn't need to fill the position right away? It's a huge university with a lot of hoops to jump through and very strict protocol. He even asked her in an email yesterday if he could counter offer whatever they give him if he feels it's not high enough or would that be cause for them not to hire him. She responded that he can counter offer and if the university won't budge, then he'll have to decide if he wants to work there or not, but they won't toss him aside because of that. I thought that was damn ballsy of him seeing as how he hasn't even gotten the offer yet! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
UpwardForward Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 It's a huge university with a lot of hoops to jump through and very strict protocol. He even asked her in an email yesterday if he could counter offer whatever they give him if he feels it's not high enough or would that be cause for them not to hire him. She responded that he can counter offer and if the university won't budge, then he'll have to decide if he wants to work there or not, but they won't toss him aside because of that. I thought that was damn ballsy of him seeing as how he hasn't even gotten the offer yet! I agree 100%. You had mentioned the lowest salary was higher then he is making now. If one wants a job, and especially if they think there could be competition, then at least wait until the offer. .. Or take the job, and prove yourself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mapper71 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 I agree 100%. You had mentioned the lowest salary was higher then he is making now. If one wants a job, and especially if they think there could be competition, then at least wait until the offer. .. Or take the job, and prove yourself. At this point he needs to take whatever offer they give him and start working. If he counters it then we play the waiting game again and who knows what will come of it. Regardless, even if he does counter and they don't budge, he's going to take the job! The lowest salary is still $5 more an hour than what he's making now and I know they aren't going to give him the lowest one. Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I thought that was damn ballsy of him seeing as how he hasn't even gotten the offer yet! 100% Agree... "Ballsy" and dangerous, is he trying to sabotage this job before he even gets it. I'm getting the impression your husband doesn't want to work anywhere, period. (just my opinion) 3 Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestUSA Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 At this point he needs to take whatever offer they give him and start working. If he counters it then we play the waiting game again and who knows what will come of it. Regardless, even if he does counter and they don't budge, he's going to take the job! The lowest salary is still $5 more an hour than what he's making now and I know they aren't going to give him the lowest one. If he counters it, do they have an obligation to counter counter offer? If they have someone else willing to work for the offer, they may go to that back up person. Ballsy or reckless? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mapper71 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 He got the offer and accepted!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestUSA Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 He got the offer and accepted!! Congrats! Right before the holiday! Celebrate. Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Lemming Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) he got the offer and accepted!! Yea!! Fantastic!! Great news on the forum!! Edited July 3, 2018 by Happy Lemming spacing Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mapper71 Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 So he accepted the offer, but it is still contingent on a background check. Back in 2000 he was charged with malicious mischief (a misdemeanor) and burglary. Both charges were the same day because he went to his ex's apartment (used to be his as well) and knocked on the door and there was no answer. This was shortly after their breakup and he wanted his stuff back so he broke down the door and got his stuff. He ended up being arrested and spent the weekend in jail. Other than that, he's just had 5 or 6 speeding tickets on his record. Back in 2008 he was hired at Boeing and went through a background check there as well and was hired without issue, so if that charge didn't stop him from being hired there 8 years after it happened, it seems it would be even less of a problem now, 18 years later. And he did disclose this charge when he applied for the job and the people who interviewed him never asked him about it. Do you think this charge will be an issue for him? Link to post Share on other sites
HiCrunchy Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 So he accepted the offer, but it is still contingent on a background check. Back in 2000 he was charged with malicious mischief (a misdemeanor) and burglary. Both charges were the same day because he went to his ex's apartment (used to be his as well) and knocked on the door and there was no answer. This was shortly after their breakup and he wanted his stuff back so he broke down the door and got his stuff. He ended up being arrested and spent the weekend in jail. Other than that, he's just had 5 or 6 speeding tickets on his record. Back in 2008 he was hired at Boeing and went through a background check there as well and was hired without issue, so if that charge didn't stop him from being hired there 8 years after it happened, it seems it would be even less of a problem now, 18 years later. And he did disclose this charge when he applied for the job and the people who interviewed him never asked him about it. Do you think this charge will be an issue for him? hmmm this might come back to haunt him. But just wait it out, in the mean time he should keep looking for temp positions so that if things fall through he isn't left hanging. Link to post Share on other sites
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 So he accepted the offer, but it is still contingent on a background check. Back in 2000 he was charged with malicious mischief (a misdemeanor) and burglary. Both charges were the same day because he went to his ex's apartment (used to be his as well) and knocked on the door and there was no answer. This was shortly after their breakup and he wanted his stuff back so he broke down the door and got his stuff. He ended up being arrested and spent the weekend in jail. Other than that, he's just had 5 or 6 speeding tickets on his record. Back in 2008 he was hired at Boeing and went through a background check there as well and was hired without issue, so if that charge didn't stop him from being hired there 8 years after it happened, it seems it would be even less of a problem now, 18 years later. And he did disclose this charge when he applied for the job and the people who interviewed him never asked him about it. Do you think this charge will be an issue for him? Since he disclosed it, I wouldn't think so, especially if he explained the reason. Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestUSA Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 So he accepted the offer, but it is still contingent on a background check. Back in 2000 he was charged with malicious mischief (a misdemeanor) and burglary. Both charges were the same day because he went to his ex's apartment (used to be his as well) and knocked on the door and there was no answer. This was shortly after their breakup and he wanted his stuff back so he broke down the door and got his stuff. He ended up being arrested and spent the weekend in jail. Other than that, he's just had 5 or 6 speeding tickets on his record. Back in 2008 he was hired at Boeing and went through a background check there as well and was hired without issue, so if that charge didn't stop him from being hired there 8 years after it happened, it seems it would be even less of a problem now, 18 years later. And he did disclose this charge when he applied for the job and the people who interviewed him never asked him about it. Do you think this charge will be an issue for him? My curiosity has the best of me. What happened to the job at Boeing? It's pretty much THE place to work where I am. How many times has he changed jobs since then? I'm surprised they made the offer without doing the background check. Do I think it will hurt him? Nah. If everyone who had something on their record was denied employment, few would be working. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mapper71 Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) My curiosity has the best of me. What happened to the job at Boeing? It's pretty much THE place to work where I am. How many times has he changed jobs since then? I'm surprised they made the offer without doing the background check. Do I think it will hurt him? Nah. If everyone who had something on their record was denied employment, few would be working. Basically the thing that happened at Boeing is the same thing that happened at the place he just quit. He didn't get along with his coworkers, everyone was an idiot, nobody did their job because they were in a union, etc. He went days/weeks there without going in and never got fired. Left there and then went to the job he just quit, so just one job since Boeing. He took an incredible pay cut to work at the place he just quit (nearly $20/hr less) no benefits, no nothing all so he could work in a stress free environment. Well that didn't turn out to be the case! Now with this new job, he'll be back to almost Boeing pay again and great benefits. AND he'll pretty much be working by himself so no "idiots" to work with. Hopefully this sees him to retirement! I thought they'd do the background check beforehand too, but if they have to pay for it they probably want to wait and see if he'll accept the offer first. Edited July 5, 2018 by Mapper71 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HiCrunchy Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Basically the thing that happened at Boeing is the same thing that happened at the place he just quit. He didn't get along with his coworkers, everyone was an idiot, nobody did their job because they were in a union, etc. He went days/weeks there without going in and never got fired. Left there and then went to the job he just quit, so just one job since Boeing. He took an incredible pay cut to work at the place he just quit (nearly $20/hr less) no benefits, no nothing all so he could work in a stress free environment. Well that didn't turn out to be the case! Now with this new job, he'll be back to almost Boeing pay again and great benefits. AND he'll pretty much be working by himself so no "idiots" to work with. Hopefully this sees him to retirement!a I thought they'd do the background check beforehand too, but if they have to pay for it they probably want to wait and see if he'll accept the offer first. I've been offered a job without a background check. It happens. Ummm if this is happening as a pattern during many of his jobs, may be he is the problem. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Ummm if this is happening as a pattern during many of his jobs, may be he is the problem. lol, ya think? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
UpwardForward Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I'm thinking they don't want to do background checks in advance for all candidates and just do it for the finalist. In Googling, I discovered universities are more lenient if you disclose a previous felony. (which he did). Also the long time of 18 yrs ago is in his favor, I would think. Link to post Share on other sites
S2B Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Good for him! And hopefully he will share some of his newly earned income to help you more with the household obligations. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BaileyB Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Basically the thing that happened at Boeing is the same thing that happened at the place he just quit. He didn't get along with his coworkers, everyone was an idiot, nobody did their job because they were in a union, etc. he'll pretty much be working by himself so no "idiots" to work with. It’s like driving, if everyone else is a bad driver or an “idiot”... it’s time for some introspection. It usually more likely that the problem is with you, than EVERYONE else. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author Mapper71 Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 He finally got the email today with a link on where to go to fill out info for the criminal background check. This should take 2-3 days to process and if everything comes out okay, he can start ASAP. They asked for his addresses for the last 7 years so does that mean that’s all the further they’ll go back for the criminal history? Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestUSA Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 He finally got the email today with a link on where to go to fill out info for the criminal background check. This should take 2-3 days to process and if everything comes out okay, he can start ASAP. They asked for his addresses for the last 7 years so does that mean that’s all the further they’ll go back for the criminal history? Possibly. But any major data base will easily bring up anything major even if it occurred before that. I'm too lazy to read back to see what it was, but I recall thinking 'don't worry about it'. Don't worry about it. Link to post Share on other sites
HiCrunchy Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 (edited) He finally got the email today with a link on where to go to fill out info for the criminal background check. This should take 2-3 days to process and if everything comes out okay, he can start ASAP. They asked for his addresses for the last 7 years so does that mean that’s all the further they’ll go back for the criminal history? I work for a uni and they asked for the same thing. I dont think the two things are related Edit: i dont have a criminal background Edited July 10, 2018 by HiCrunchy Link to post Share on other sites
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