ouch! That hurt..... Are we done now?... LOL...
Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Manager for one of the world's largest offshore companies asked the recently unemployed Bumi Armada, Offshore Drilling Installations Manager this question....
“And what starting salary were you looking for?”
Being a significant contributor to his previous employer and also accustomed to enjoying a much better than average lifestyle, he answered, “In the neighborhood of $600,000 a year, depending on the benefit’s package.”
The HR Manager said, “Well, what would you say to a package of $ 1.5 million a year, 26 weeks vacation, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, first class travel every time you fly, and a company car leased every 2 years – say, a triple black C7 ZR1 optioned out with carbon fibre everything...... and a tire allowance.... ?”
The offshore manager sat up straight and said, “Wow!!! Are you kidding?”
The HR Manager said, “Of course I am, …but you started it.”