so far so good

j/rr> update

i had to wait for a half-hour since ja was late due to traffic and surprisingly for me, the ride was smooth and i got there way too early than the appointed time. ja's questions were ok - some did require me to pause a bit and think of my answers. the situational questions i thought i managed fairly well. ja said normally that i should have had a prelim meeting before i met with her but she mentioned i came highly recommended by jvt. ja said she liked me and i will have to meet with sam. hopefully all of these weren't just conversation and that i have a good chance with j/rr>.

incidentally, j/rr>'s building isn't as corporate looking as i hoped for but i think i can swing it. at the end of the day, what is important is the $ i bring home. its also growing and they are quite aggressive so its going to be a challenge.

( + )
> totally different environment
> most likely can afford expected compensation
> 70/30 CL; 30% TS
> $1B filipino-owned corporation, still growing

( - )
> office looks more warehouse
> probably no travel opportunity

a> update

i wasn't really looking forward to this meeting this late afternoon but i decided that while there are no deals closed yet, i should continue and pursue all avenues. i have to say that i was in my element today being able to answer most of the questions very well, even at times eliciting comments like "very well said" throughout. at the end, gl did say i am definitely being considered but the $ i was asking for was in the range of his level - and i am being considered one level below. it seems though that i made a good impression on gl and next step would likely be discussion of the offer, then a final meeting.

( + )
> totally different environment
> $9B multi-national corporation
> travel opportunities including 1-2 yr expatriate possibilities

( - )
> most likely will not be able to meet expected compensation
> work hours - 3pm to 3am ---> yeah, ugh!
> joining bond, training bond

i'm happy to be presented with possible options if things work out, God-willing. Right now, i'm more inclined with the j/rr> versus a> but i am keeping my options open. hopefully i get an update soon because if i make the decision to leave, i would opt to cancel that jan 12-26 trip to az. it doesn't feel right to go and like always, i don't want people saying things behind my back.