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Expecting an offer
See the background in this post: http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/59620209.aspx
I go in again tomorrow and have reason to believe they will extend an offer either then, or shortly after. The owner has already said the salary would be $35k (which I'm certain he based off of what I told him I'm making now. Kicking myself.) and he asked if they don't have health insurance to offer right away, would it be a deal breaker. I told him I'd expect a commensurate increase in pay so that I could purchase comparable private health insurance to what I'm receiving now. He asked me to price out COBRA, and I'm also getting some private insurance quotes.
I think if we've been through this much dealing, he's probably likely going to offer me the job.
It is managing one store now, and they are going to be opening two more within the next year to year and a half, and all three will be under my supervision.
I would like to ask for the following things if he makes me an offer at $35k. Does this sound reasonable to you guys?
1) A gross pay increase to cover the cost of COBRA or private health insurance until such time as comparable health insurance will be provided. COBRA would be $_____ per month, and I have received private health insurance quotes in the amounts of $______ and $_______/month.
2) Due to the increased responsibilities, a $2.50 per hour raise each time a new store opens that I will be supervising, provided you are satisfied with my performance.
3) Would you mind providing a written offer of employment outlining all of the specific details and amounts so that we both have a record of them, and to avoid any confusion in the future?
Re: Expecting an offer
They all sound reasonable, though with #2, give yourself some wiggle room, I think this is the easiest part to negotiate around.
I have never accepted an offer without #3 and no place I've ever worked at has ever failed to provide one to me.
Thank you. I thought it would be best if I came up with a number I want for a raise, rather than just saying "the possibility of a raise." If they try to negotiate me lower on that point, I may still accept (depends what they say). I just didn't want to say, for example, $1.60-$2.50, because then they'd just say "ok, $1.60 it is." I probably would go as low as $1.60 if that's the best they'll do, but I think I can get them to agree to more.
And really? I've never, ever received a written offer, though I've always worked in food service or retail, directly for small business owners (and this will be no exception). And this will also be the first job where I wasn't offered the job at my first interview.
my only suggestion is to include a % raise vs actual $ amount.
I agree with this, and also that you should require, not request # 3. Everything you agree upon should be in writing to avoid confusion. Good luck!