A promise is only as good as a piece of paper signed by both parties (i.e. a
contract) and sometimes not even then.

Are you actually signing a contract for a specified term?  Do you see any
other prospects out there?

On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar <
[email protected]> wrote:

> I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment
> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as
> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good
> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company,
> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was
> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary
> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know
> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like
> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be
> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what
> happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For
> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not
> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam.
>
> Chris
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