I had 2 offers from Chrysler last year, both of which they would not budge on vacation time, and were even shady about it. It was unbelievable. This was not some college grad or entry level position for someone with just a few yrs experience. I explained that and said I already have over 3 weeks vaca at GM, and I wouldn't have to be in a different country every day at my current job as I would with their offer. They said 2 weeks is standard for all (so when Nardelli came in he was given 2 weeks vacation? No answer on that one. I know the answer anyway) and that I could buy an additional week, which wasn't true. Reading the HR book with the offer, it indicates you cannot do this in your first year with the company. When I asked the HR rep dealing with me about this they played dumb and said, "It says that?". YOU WROTE THE RULES! Don't act like you don't know! I told them to eat it and never call me again, shady pricks. 3 weeks vaca for a high level position is nothing. Ford and GM were much more willing to work on salary/vaca compensation than those nazis. To be fair it seemed HR was the problem, but still, be prepared. Best of luck with your new job.
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