Couple of questions

[WildBill]

I am looking for some advice here. If someone wants to write me at fadethedog@hotmail.com instead of posting here I would be happy to hear from you.

I was offered a job today for a decent sized sportsbook through a contact for the people that I do consulting with in CR. Its a bit of an open-ended job, basically aimed at being a business manager and doing some what-if type analysis. I would also be asked to assist with day-to-day stuff at times. The people were quite evasive about how much they wanted to pay and since I know the first rule in salary negotiation is to not give a price first I refused to say what it would take. From what I gather from talking to others they are definitely interested but are leery of getting someone that is not currently in CR and has a perfect feel for all that is going on there. Another person I talked to about it said I should go down there and negotiate with them and if I don't get an acceptable amount I probably could find something good elsewhere, but that sounded questionable as well. So I just ask about what type of pay do you think this role gets on average and do you think this role gets much visibility in all the books or does that go to the linemakers and supervisors more? I understand the industry and big picture issues for books quite well, its just I am not experienced in the hands on day-to-day issues and wonder if its a good fit for me.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[-Slim-]

Bill, though what Im going to say isnt going to help too much, I can say this.

Theres too many books and each has very specific limitations as to how much they can pay or look to accomplish.

At the same time, its very difficult to determine an offering price without knowing exactly what is involved or required of you, what specific things are your responsabilities, etc etc.

The best thing I can say is, you know how much you'll do the job for. Come down here and negotiate with them to see if their figure approaches yours. Im sure they'll pay for the trip if they're even close to being serious about the whole thing. Worst off, you'll be here for a few days and will have a better grasp of the CR scene.

Slim

 

[StoneCold+]

I would think nothing less than a DIME a WEEK...