I pretty much work remotely for now. I go out to job sites, measure, and submit my findings for fabrication. I get paid a salary plus mileage to do this.
Today I get a phone call from the owner. He says he needs me to run the programming department. It’s something I did used to do at my old job, but I came to this job with the idea after almost a year that I don’t want to manage anymore.
It’s been nice being home to get my kids on and off the bus daily. Now he wants me to come work 7-3 and no mileage. It’s about 55 miles a day total to drive to work and back home. On a good day, I do 80-90 miles driving.
They want to take away my mileage. They say the wear and tear on my car won’t be as bad bc I’m not in the field. I told them the above and named a salary $15K more than what I’m making now.
I don’t think I’m being too unreasonable. Taxes and insurance are a lot, and putting as many miles on my car as I almost do now won’t relieve the wear and tear.
If I don’t get my asking price, I’m going to have to say I can’t do it. I’d be giving up too much for nothing in return. Idk about you guys, but that extra $200+ on my check really helps out.