Comments for Ruby Creatives

Comment on letter to certain hiring managers by Kevin B.

Kevin B. — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:46:47 +0000

Word!

Comment on what are you tolerating? by Anne Hubben

Anne Hubben — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:00:58 +0000

Yes! That’s an excellent step! Delegation.

Comment on what are you tolerating? by Kelly Parkinson

Kelly Parkinson — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:33:48 +0000

My list of tolerations feels like it grows faster than the speed at which I can do them. The dogs are responsible for this! I have a very strong hunch. Maybe I can put my out-of-work artist to work on some of these things. Delegation–could that be step 5?

Comment on ruby’s retiring by Anne Hubben

Anne Hubben — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:31:57 +0000

But, of course. She’s been hounding me about it already.

Comment on ruby’s retiring by Kelly Parkinson

Kelly Parkinson — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:30:57 +0000

This is so exciting. And not just because I get to be a part of it! I think Ruby definitely deserves her own video. Just to make sure she feels included in the transition.

Comment on do it anyway by Anne Hubben

Anne Hubben — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:37:07 +0000

Yes! I heard that expression recently too and I love it. It’s so helpful.

Comment on do it anyway by Kevin B.

Kevin B. — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:36:55 +0000

What a prescient post this is for me, Anne. I was speaking to a (special new best) friend last night about such things and she suggested that when it comes to making major changes in life, the best advice she’d heard is that one should “lean into it” at first.

And then keep leaning.

Cheers,
-kb

Comment on Q & A on talking salary by Joselle

Joselle — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:56:55 +0000

Well, these are companies paying very close attention to OFCCP and Sarbanes-Oxley so I think they’d only do it if it was in fact legal.

The rationale I think comes from the flip side of the coin. The first side being “a company should pay what they think someone is worth.” So the flip side is: “why would we pay a 20-30% premium for an unknown quantity when the people who know him are only willing to pay X.”

You should realistically aim for a 10% increase, more if there’s a big shift happening in this new role (i.e. if your value-add is being increased, or commute, lifestyle expectations, travel, hours).

Some companies really do have strict budgets and try not to hire new people at much higher levels than current loyal employees, so if you do get offered a lateral move or less than you’re currently making, don’t be offended. This is business, not personal. The decision to accept is of course personal, but you simply weigh what non-tangibles you gain vs. what you’re leaving behind.

Comment on Q & A on talking salary by Anne Hubben

Anne Hubben — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:50:57 +0000

Thanks, Joselle. One question though…why in the world would a company want a copy of their most recent paystub? Is that legal?

Comment on Q & A on talking salary by Joselle

Joselle — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:30:35 +0000

I always tell people to know what they’re worth and not be embarrassed to say it. You need to practice in the shower, in the mirror, to other people you trust while looking in their eyes. If you can’t convince a company/hiring manager you’re worth 185K, they might start to look for reasons to believe you aren’t, and offer you less.

Also, most places I’ve worked have asked that the budget NOT be shared, that salary data not be given to the candidates, so when a candidate does ask, the recruiters have to turn it back on them, “it’s easier if you tell me what salary you’re looking for, then we can see if we’re in the same ballpark.”

I firmly believe that you should provide a range and a rationale for it: “Depending on how much management responsibility I would have, depending on how much travel & client contact there would be, I’m looking for $165-185K.”

p.s. Regarding salary history, I always say be honest – avoiding it or saying “I don’t have to tell you” or “I’m not comfortable saying” would only raise red flags. Plus, several companies are asking for a copy of people’s most recent pay stub now as a condition to the offer! It’s best to be upfront and present your skills confidently.