help please; need advice on job proposal
#217903 - 10/06/05 05:18 PM
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This is a long story but quite interesting I swear.
I was driving home from work one day when I saw a sign for a graphics company that said "LOGO'S". Well the apostrophe drove me nuts and so I called them as I drove by to tell them that since they printed business cards and all that they should have their sign correct and remove the apostrophe. Long story short the guy offered me a job! I went for an interview today and it is really something. He wants my job to be some proofreading and writing (he even wants me to write a children's book!) and the rest sales on commission with gas paid for. He wants me to make a proposal of what I want and how much I want to be paid and I don't know where to start! I need to know how much to ask for stuff. I don't even know how much proofing there will be. I was looking through their books and there was a lot of mistakes in their sample work and I told him I need to go through all of their stuff before the final printing! But the sales would be 15% commission once I got going. He is into Trump and his philosophies and will start my commission at 35% to make me feel good and drop it to 15% where it will stay. The sales will be going to businesses to get them to use us for their graphics needs such as logos, business cards, brochures, etc. I really need to know how much in store work I will be doing. Does anyone have advice on how to make this proposal? He says he pays well. The other thing is the store is messy and not run as business-like as I would like. I think they should improve. 
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"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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Do you need a job? Are you looking for one? Is this something you are really interested in, or are you just flattered by it all?
I would check out this company before signing on the dotted line. I took a job like this once, only to discover that the company was in the red with every creditor in town; pretty soon my paychecks started bouncing. Luckily I got another job before my rent was due. When I left, they told me they weren't sorry to see ME go, just sorry to see me taking my COFFEE POT with me! Nice, eh?
On the other hand, if this job sounds like something you really could sink your teeth into, and you feel there is a future there for you, then, if the store is messy and "not run as business-like as you would like," perhaps you can fix all that! It sounds like you would have the opportunity to show what you can do, and maybe that might include hiring someone to organize the office better? Why not find out before you accept the position?
I'd do a little research if it were me.
Good luck!
Bev
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thanks! i asked how long they were in that location and they said 6 years. i asked that because it was a mess, but a toddler was running free that day. i would organize that place; it is one of my skills. but i sure hope they aren't struggling. i didn't get that impression. well how do i find out? what should i propose? and yes i have been fervently praying for a job! sorry about my typing- cat in way. 
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"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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http://www.vagraphics.com/
looks pretty good huh?
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"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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GOFERIT
#217941 - 10/06/05 08:27 PM
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Bevvy
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Ya know what? I say go for it! That website reminded me of my very favorite job -- I had a LOT of 'em! -- back in 1963. I got a job offer at a commercial art agency in Washington, D.C. It was a just a little hole-in-the-wall, and the pay wasn't much, but damn if I didn't have a BLAST working there! We were the ones who designed "Mr. Zip" for the U.S. Post Office (it was before the days of Zip codes, and Mr. Zip introduced them to everyone). Those artists LOVED me, and I had so much fun with them (all MEN!). Yeah, it was great. Girl, you're young and beautiful, and what the hell -- just GOFERIT!
If it doesn't work out, there are other jobs. When you get to be my age, that's when you can start worrying about not being able to find one. Right now, ENJOY! Sometimes we can be so cautious that we end up with ZIP.
GOFERIT.
Bev
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Go For Hourly Pay
#217942 - 10/06/05 08:32 PM
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Bevvy
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I'm from the old school. But I'd also go for the benefits. Medical and dental are a MUST! Also, a 401K may not seem important at your age, but trust me -- that 401K that the company gave me 40 years ago is really paying me back NOW; that's my retirement!
If you go for hourly, then you only have to worry about the time you put in, not how many pieces you can spit out.
And shoot high. You can always come down if necessary. Trust in yourself; no one else will.
Good luck!
Bev
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I do freelance proofreading and copy editing. I get around £11/hour for basic proofreading, £15-£20/hour for copy editing and £20/hour for content editing.
I don't know what this is in dollars, but I hope it helps!!!
Catherine
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Hey Tam!
That sounds like all my daydreams. I get so upset at misplaced apostrophes. Have you read "Eats Shoots & Leaves" by Lynn Truss? It's hilarious.
My interest would definitely be piqued too. Bev brings up good points about making sure they are in good standing. I think you should either call the BBB or ask the company if they can provide you with their latest balance sheet, or some sort of statement of financial good standing. I know you've been getting jerked around in your present job, so this seems like pretty good timing. If they check out okay, I think you should go for it.
 Panda
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I think I would like to pick your brain some more on all this. I have to get my stuff together and then can I ask you some questions? If I think of things could I e-mail you?
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"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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