Got an offer letter…it is good.
Except for the title. I feel so strongly that I need the title Director. They have offered Senior Manager.
It’s the only thing I don’t want to accept.
How much do I hold out? Completely??
* I should mention that the previous person in this role had a director title AND all of my potential peers are directors as well. (!!!???)
* Yes, they do have more experience than me in other areas. I’m pretty sure that’s why. But if I take the job, I’ll be expected to perform the Director role.
Still, doesn’t hurt to ask for everything I want, right? Plus, the salary, bonus, signing bonus and vacation are allllll fine and good!
Stay tuned.
*Here’s more. I guess I jumped the gun a little…sue me. I got excited about the possibilities!:
– I was not contacted to interview for this job as a Director. In fact, the job was for Manager (without the “Senior” in front of it)
– Senior would actually be a promotion, but not the one that I want.
– My peers would not all be Directors (I did not know this), there would be Managers as well, and I would be the only “Senior” if I take it.
– Recruiter told me that he spoke with PNB (Potential New Boss) who said that he simply couldn’t do it, but that he was impressed that I asked for the title. He knows I have the ambition.
– Recruiter wants me to call PNB in the morning before my trip so that we can discuss.
Now I’m all discombobulated. The Director title is off the table because it was never presented to me in that way…it was never even ON the table. I took it upon myself to add that title. Whoopsie. I’m not crazy – I’m just driven. It’s a good promotion and bump. It’s a good move. I just wish I could embrace the title.
I’m going to ask what it will take to get there. A plan with a definite timeline.
Now, I must go pack!
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