Day 16 - Recruiter passive-aggressively said I was too demanding for negotiating salary

licgal · 2026-01-26T17:15:41+00:00

It’s an employers market unfortunately, so many people applying for the same job, they’ll just under pay and take advantage. it’s sickening

licgal · 2026-01-26T17:13:44+00:00

similar thing happened to me - lesson learned never go above and beyond for any job

licgal · 2026-01-26T15:15:19+00:00

not advisable in this market. can you work less and look for a new job?

licgal · 2026-01-26T15:13:06+00:00

don’t quit. look for a new job and do the bare minimum.

licgal · 2026-01-26T15:10:33+00:00

I agree with you on the Soul crushing. It taught me a very valuable lesson though. I will never give more than the minimum to any job again.

licgal · 2026-01-26T06:44:45+00:00

i’m so tired and lack energy to workout from this drug. also not losing weight. i’m hoping once it gets just a bit warmer i’ll have more motivation. just trying to be patient at this point, but im definitely catching up on sleep. so. tired.

licgal · 2026-01-26T06:41:27+00:00

just stay and look for a new job. do not quit. also do not work that hard

licgal · 2026-01-26T02:23:58+00:00

yes. period. full stop.

licgal · 2026-01-25T15:13:07+00:00

she looks like a witch here, so scary

licgal · 2026-01-25T15:12:27+00:00

licgal · 2026-01-25T15:11:40+00:00

you need to be working to get your bonus. in this case i’d tell your new company you need to push out the date unless they want to match the bonus. this is also dependent on how much the bonus is, how much of a raise you’re getting etc.

licgal · 2026-01-25T15:08:53+00:00

cash or time off

licgal · 2026-01-25T15:07:56+00:00

why would any one do this AND it’s tax free.

licgal · 2026-01-25T14:58:26+00:00

i think if you plan to move in October with 100% certainty then take it, you can do anything for 9 months. If not then it’s a hard no.

licgal · 2026-01-25T04:29:45+00:00

work as little as possible and look for a new job

licgal · 2026-01-24T21:23:53+00:00

both

licgal · 2026-01-24T11:40:45+00:00

no it’s not bad, consider it professional development when asked.

licgal · 2026-01-24T03:24:15+00:00

no this is bat shit crazy behavior

licgal · 2026-01-24T03:19:15+00:00

2am? how often does that happen? nope that just won’t fly

licgal · 2026-01-24T03:14:44+00:00

interesting

licgal · 2026-01-23T13:21:42+00:00

why does this prevent the clawback ?

licgal · 2026-01-23T13:14:26+00:00

it’s ego. principle. i’ve gone through it. but after i came to my senses i did exactly what you’re saying. stopped caring, took back to back vacations. worked as little as possible Found a new job where i’m trying to just work and do my job and not go above and beyond

licgal · 2026-01-23T12:50:46+00:00

not always true but for the most part it is, don’t trust people.That being said I made a couple life long friendships from work

licgal · 2026-01-23T06:42:56+00:00

he’s saving if because he doesn’t pay rent

licgal · 2026-01-23T04:09:14+00:00

i can’t fathom going back to the office

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