Contract negotiations
It's that time again. Summer theatres are making the rounds, calling up former employees to rehire. Posting job openings as they become available. And thus this theatre just got a little shove about whether or not they are considering to keep me on.
And they are.
For the entire summer.
And all next year.
Full time. No lapse in insurance. A steady income (though still well below what my previous summer theatre gigs were/are offering for the 13 week commitments). Job security.
And the driving thought...
I kind of want to come home for the summer. But what is home? I didn't realize how deep the roots are I've established here already. But with plane tickets skyrocketing...I'll be lucky to see most of those close to me on the mainland once a year. If at all. Have I really been so far away from everybody for so long that this no longer bothers me?
Time to bargain. If not for a raise, than at least for more paid vacation time than 9 days (5 of which will be eaten up by the holidays).
And I'll miss the summer theatre experience. I really miss the higher level of craftsmanship is what it boils down too. And to stay here all summer...I'd be on my own building two of the shows. Not that much of a challenge. And alone. The rest of the time properly cleaning and organizing.
The pros and cons are kind of in balance at the moment. I'm waiting for the one thing that will really tip the scale one way or the other.
And they are.
For the entire summer.
And all next year.
Full time. No lapse in insurance. A steady income (though still well below what my previous summer theatre gigs were/are offering for the 13 week commitments). Job security.
And the driving thought...
I kind of want to come home for the summer. But what is home? I didn't realize how deep the roots are I've established here already. But with plane tickets skyrocketing...I'll be lucky to see most of those close to me on the mainland once a year. If at all. Have I really been so far away from everybody for so long that this no longer bothers me?
Time to bargain. If not for a raise, than at least for more paid vacation time than 9 days (5 of which will be eaten up by the holidays).
And I'll miss the summer theatre experience. I really miss the higher level of craftsmanship is what it boils down too. And to stay here all summer...I'd be on my own building two of the shows. Not that much of a challenge. And alone. The rest of the time properly cleaning and organizing.
The pros and cons are kind of in balance at the moment. I'm waiting for the one thing that will really tip the scale one way or the other.
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posted by Unknown at
4:20 PM
4 Comments:
Follow your bliss, sis (ugh, sorry fr the cheesy rhyme). And do negotiate - you are worth it. Go for the raise and the xtra vacation from the getgo. (I found it helpful when I was in the same situation to do a little Googling for negotiation tips - there's tons out there, esp. for women, who are our own worst enemies when it comes to getting paid what we're worth.)
Other Nicole says come home and say that my land is best.
Miss you.
Stay happy where ever that may keep you or take you. We'll get together when the time is right. And when you miss some one you'll find a way.
Congratulations on the offer. I have been secretly hoping you'd still be there when I get back in 2009 so I can justify a visit. I say do what makes you happy and when we miss you we'll find a way too. 2009 in plenty of time! ( my attempt at cheesy rhyme.
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