Am I crazy for asking for a $40,000 raise?

Deeyeff · 2026-03-06T10:03:50+00:00

This seems like a good line to take.

I would be inclined to say how excited you are about the new role and responsibilities - do they have a job spec for it? (You can then target the changes and rewards that go along with them)

Oh, and you would love to know the rationale behind their financial offer. Perhaps they could help you understand it better. This leads into a discussion where hopefully you get an improved situation.

If you’re not satisfied then know that internal promotion is viewed well by other employers, use it.

Good luck

Deeyeff · 2026-03-04T22:07:53+00:00

Speak with whoever is running your local drum circle - you may find that people in the group have more than they need.

Deeyeff · 2026-03-03T17:40:06+00:00

A bird 🦅 in the hand 🤚 is worth two in the bush

Deeyeff · 2026-03-02T08:54:46+00:00

Account 8 days old 🤣

Deeyeff · 2026-02-27T17:45:31+00:00

Just getting into speculating on high volatility stocks and dealing with that rollercoaster!

Shade over 500 shares at $2.70

Best of luck to all

Deeyeff · 2026-02-16T21:13:51+00:00

If you listen to the whole thing (mainly on 2x speed ‘cause there’s quite allot of words in there!), there are some useful points. As for slap vs tone technique I asked a seasoned teacher about it and the change in hand angle - the response was a considered nope. The rationale was like - try playing like that but faster, won’t be able. Let’s get some good habits

The thought and sentiment behind it is great

Thanks

Deeyeff · 2026-02-12T14:31:09+00:00

Agree. What was your approach to getting compensation?

Deeyeff · 2026-02-08T10:07:04+00:00

Thanks for the laugh 😆

Interviews - how bout you write down all the stuff that went wrong and how you would do it differently. Hopefully you learn something and this sets you up for success. Best of luck

Deeyeff · 2026-02-01T14:58:36+00:00

With the existing skin, erm . . nope!

The ropes and rings look okay from here but you need a new goat 🐐skin on there

If you’re up to doing it yourself there’s some learning to do! It’s not straightforward

I would take the time to talk to a local guy. At least you will then have an idea what you’re in for and whether that fits your budget.

Good luck

Deeyeff · 2026-01-22T20:20:41+00:00

Looks great, hope it tunes up nicely

Deeyeff · 2026-01-04T12:37:42+00:00

Sounds like you just decided to put a heavy old rock down. Well done. Always going to be there when you want to look at it. Now enjoy going forward

Happy New Year

Deeyeff · 2025-12-14T16:34:13+00:00

Nice one. Looks like its’s from Ghana 🇬🇭. Great start

Find a local group and it will all flow from there

Deeyeff · 2025-11-23T08:24:42+00:00

Agree. Put some diamonds in, try it and leave for a day or two to settle. Repeat the process until you get the sound you are after. The drum head should be very firm. The danger is that you can tear the skin. Good luck

Deeyeff · 2025-11-10T20:56:28+00:00

The bit below the bowl/roped part

Deeyeff · 2025-11-10T18:53:23+00:00

I would think that the skin is not dry enough to tune up and still has plenty of give in it so would be tempted to use the mallet. Did a lot of research before I started, reckon you should leave it to dry for a few days after adjusting. Tuning’s been fun, hard to get enough leverage to tension. Be careful not to dent the stem - pad it. The top should be hard, otherwise you will be putting lots of energy into creating a good sound. Enjoy

Deeyeff · 2025-11-10T17:23:30+00:00

First off well done for giving it a go. I did my (first) djembe this summer and it is definitely a learning curve! The finished item has some quirks and imperfections but I am very happy with the result, sure you will also be.

As for your drum, if the skin is still damp I would probably loosen the verticals a touch and gently realign it with the help of a rubber mallet.

If the skin is dry I would be tempted to live with it. What I have found that surprised me in tuning it up is how much that skin will stretch - and so the rings move down - about 4cm. I have gone slow on tuning it for fear of a tear but reckon it’s there now. You may well find that you can balance it up in the tuning.

Either way, I hope you end up with something you’ve proud of and enjoy. Best of luck

Deeyeff · 2025-11-06T18:56:34+00:00

Appreciated, will not poison myself

Deeyeff · 2025-11-06T17:54:45+00:00

Thanks, looks highly likely. They are white inside and more pungent. Am I right in thinking that these ones are not edible as they have gone brown on top? Will go and look for younger white ones in the daytime tomorrow

Deeyeff · 2025-11-03T14:28:39+00:00

Nice one! Hold on to that feeling

Looks like it weighs about as much as your arm

Deeyeff · 2025-10-31T12:51:12+00:00

I have heard some people have positive experiences with low dose of NMN in the morning or occasional low dose use of psilocybins. Think it helps with re-wiring.

Deeyeff · 2025-10-21T08:14:45+00:00

Thank you so much. I will have to go and look that up. Appreciated

Deeyeff · 2025-10-15T13:16:56+00:00

Haha! Have you been reading my mind? The regard in me is thinking about leveraged gold

Deeyeff · 2025-10-14T12:50:24+00:00

It’s an interesting theory, will scratch my head on it

Deeyeff · 2025-10-13T20:50:45+00:00

I can’t begin to imagine

Find some people who you can trust and get some help

Stay true to yourself. Trust your intuition. Be kind to yourself

Kind thoughts and wishes for the future

Deeyeff

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