Little things that make you happy

[GreatBigAbyss]

I have two offers in hand. 

One from my current company which is a 25% bump in total compensation (factoring in RRSP matching, bonus structure, etc.)

The other is from a competitor which is a 40% bump in total compensation.  Significantly higher base salary, lower bonus percentage. 

Hmm, decisions, decisions. 

When I initially approached my current company and told them I was contemplating a move, I told them very clearly what kind of offer would be required for me to break off communications with the competitor.  They didn't come close to matching it.  So now I have an offer from the other place, and they exceeded what I was asking them for. 

Not really a decision at all, IMO. 

[Firm]

Congrats, that's a great position to be in.

I am happy, despite having a pile of emails and other work to dig out from, that I am back home...2 weeks in Asia on a sourcing trip, and it's never felt better to get up in my own bed.

[Gurgie]

I have two offers in hand. 

One from my current company which is a 25% bump in total compensation (factoring in RRSP matching, bonus structure, etc.)

The other is from a competitor which is a 40% bump in total compensation.  Significantly higher base salary, lower bonus percentage. 

Hmm, decisions, decisions. 

When I initially approached my current company and told them I was contemplating a move, I told them very clearly what kind of offer would be required for me to break off communications with the competitor.  They didn't come close to matching it.  So now I have an offer from the other place, and they exceeded what I was asking them for. 

Not really a decision at all, IMO. 

That's AWESOME, congrats!!

[Johnnymac]

I have two offers in hand. 

One from my current company which is a 25% bump in total compensation (factoring in RRSP matching, bonus structure, etc.)

The other is from a competitor which is a 40% bump in total compensation.  Significantly higher base salary, lower bonus percentage. 

Hmm, decisions, decisions. 

When I initially approached my current company and told them I was contemplating a move, I told them very clearly what kind of offer would be required for me to break off communications with the competitor.  They didn't come close to matching it.  So now I have an offer from the other place, and they exceeded what I was asking them for. 

Not really a decision at all, IMO. 

Financially the decision is clear, but I wonder about all the other aspects of the job and how it fits for your wants and needs.

While salary and benefits are massively important, they aren't the only things that impact a persons happiness.

So this isn't me pooping on the idea of changing companies, just being a voice for the alternative if you felt you'd be happier with your current company.

[GreatBigAbyss]

Well, I've been clamoring for a leadership position for a while.  This new company would give me the chance.  I'd be starting up a small department, and having a few staff reporting to me. 

My current company, the position is more of what I do now, which is skilled work, but very individual. 

[Johnnymac]

Well, I've been clamoring for a leadership position for a while.  This new company would give me the chance.  I'd be starting up a small department, and having a few staff reporting to me. 

My current company, the position is more of what I do now, which is skilled work, but very individual. 

Well that seals it, this is the next logical step in your career and at a great time.  Congrats!

[Firm]

As a kid, family friends of ours had a proper arcade pinball machine in their basement and I used to look forward to visiting them a couple times a year so we could play it, theirs was Jurassic Park themed. I guess it kinda stuck with me and I've always kinda wanted one, but never had the space at our old place, nor could I justify the $, but I still would poke around on marketplace once and awhile. This showed up the other day, and it was only about 10 minutes from me, and a very good price, so I decided to grab it.
It's a 1987 'Special Force' model made by Bally Midway. In great working order, the cabinet could use a little love (which I'll do), but for nearly 40 years old it's in remarkable shape. These are highly collectable, though this one (or more so units from this era) is on the lower end of the desirability scale, it's still a lot of fun to play.

Childhood goal achieved

[Oliver]

That's great!

[GreatBigAbyss]

When I was a kid, we used to visit my Dad's cousin, and they had one in their basement.  It was a ton of fun. 

On a lesser note, I just gave notice.  What a terrible feeling that is. 

[Firm]

When I was a kid, we used to visit my Dad's cousin, and they had one in their basement.  It was a ton of fun. 

On a lesser note, I just gave notice.  What a terrible feeling that is.

Yep, I feel that. Giving notice at CTC after 15 years was one of the toughest things I've done - top 3 for sure.

[GreatBigAbyss]

When I was a kid, we used to visit my Dad's cousin, and they had one in their basement.  It was a ton of fun. 

On a lesser note, I just gave notice.  What a terrible feeling that is.

Yep, I feel that. Giving notice at CTC after 15 years was one of the toughest things I've done - top 3 for sure.

Bundling in a move to a new country with your whole family in tow would probably make that doubly or triply more terrifying.  At least I get to stay snug in our house. 

[Johnnymac]

As a kid, family friends of ours had a proper arcade pinball machine in their basement and I used to look forward to visiting them a couple times a year so we could play it, theirs was Jurassic Park themed. I guess it kinda stuck with me and I've always kinda wanted one, but never had the space at our old place, nor could I justify the $, but I still would poke around on marketplace once and awhile. This showed up the other day, and it was only about 10 minutes from me, and a very good price, so I decided to grab it.
It's a 1987 'Special Force' model made by Bally Midway. In great working order, the cabinet could use a little love (which I'll do), but for nearly 40 years old it's in remarkable shape. These are highly collectable, though this one (or more so units from this era) is on the lower end of the desirability scale, it's still a lot of fun to play.

Childhood goal achieved

Very nice, and am I wrong for thinking they that pin ball machines are more reliable and less of a pain to keep functional than old school arcade video games? 

[Firm]

When I was a kid, we used to visit my Dad's cousin, and they had one in their basement.  It was a ton of fun. 

On a lesser note, I just gave notice.  What a terrible feeling that is.

Yep, I feel that. Giving notice at CTC after 15 years was one of the toughest things I've done - top 3 for sure.

Bundling in a move to a new country with your whole family in tow would probably make that doubly or triply more terrifying.  At least I get to stay snug in our house.

For sure, it was worth it though, as I am sure your move will be. Sometimes we let ourselves get too complacent with life and miss opportunities, and I don't want to do that, but it  certainly makes for some tough decisions.

[Firm]

As a kid, family friends of ours had a proper arcade pinball machine in their basement and I used to look forward to visiting them a couple times a year so we could play it, theirs was Jurassic Park themed. I guess it kinda stuck with me and I've always kinda wanted one, but never had the space at our old place, nor could I justify the $, but I still would poke around on marketplace once and awhile. This showed up the other day, and it was only about 10 minutes from me, and a very good price, so I decided to grab it.
It's a 1987 'Special Force' model made by Bally Midway. In great working order, the cabinet could use a little love (which I'll do), but for nearly 40 years old it's in remarkable shape. These are highly collectable, though this one (or more so units from this era) is on the lower end of the desirability scale, it's still a lot of fun to play.

Childhood goal achieved

Very nice, and am I wrong for thinking they that pin ball machines are more reliable and less of a pain to keep functional than old school arcade video games?

Thanks, no idea on arcade games honestly. Pinball machines are pretty complicated, this one has two big control boards, and then each 'feature' on the play deck has it's own mechanism, usually mechanical and electronic, so there's LOT to go wrong. That said, it's nearly 40 years old and works great, so pretty robust I think.

[RRocket]

As a kid, family friends of ours had a proper arcade pinball machine in their basement and I used to look forward to visiting them a couple times a year so we could play it, theirs was Jurassic Park themed. I guess it kinda stuck with me and I've always kinda wanted one, but never had the space at our old place, nor could I justify the $, but I still would poke around on marketplace once and awhile. This showed up the other day, and it was only about 10 minutes from me, and a very good price, so I decided to grab it.
It's a 1987 'Special Force' model made by Bally Midway. In great working order, the cabinet could use a little love (which I'll do), but for nearly 40 years old it's in remarkable shape. These are highly collectable, though this one (or more so units from this era) is on the lower end of the desirability scale, it's still a lot of fun to play.

Childhood goal achieved

I love pinball machines as this was what largely was "video games" when I was younger.

I still love them!