From a6b2a00ee65c9363ac75c1e4d403ac1a4594209c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xevion Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:27:00 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Housing/Salary Negotiation updates --- .../handbook/applying/salary-negotiation.md | 4 +-- src/content/handbook/living/housing.md | 34 ++++++++++++++++++- 2 files changed, 35 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/handbook/applying/salary-negotiation.md b/src/content/handbook/applying/salary-negotiation.md index 8713ffb..4a75a23 100644 --- a/src/content/handbook/applying/salary-negotiation.md +++ b/src/content/handbook/applying/salary-negotiation.md @@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ To point out a couple basic things: - Larger companies may have more money, but they're much more rigid in their budgets and may not be open to salary negotiation. - Salary/rate is not the only thing you can negotiate. You can also negotiate for more vacation time, remote work, or other benefits. - But generally, you should negotiate for salary first, and then move on to other benefits if they're not flexible. -- You should always negotiate. The worst that can happen is that they say no. The best that can happen is that you get more money. -- Negotiations are not a one-time thing. But they're most impactful when you're first getting hired. +- You should *always* try to negotiate. The worst that can happen is that they say no. The best that can happen is that you get more money. +- Negotiations are not a one-time thing - but they're most impactful when you're first getting hired. - Negotiations are a complex, multi-step process that are completely dependent on the information available to you and them. - You should be prepared with research and reasoning for why you deserve more money. - You should try to acquire as much information as possible about the company's budget and the salary range for the position. diff --git a/src/content/handbook/living/housing.md b/src/content/handbook/living/housing.md index c233ad4..3de3b21 100644 --- a/src/content/handbook/living/housing.md +++ b/src/content/handbook/living/housing.md @@ -23,7 +23,39 @@ For example: - While technically on campus, it's not directly managed by UTSA and is also farther. - This technicality means that it has many of the same restrictions/benefits of on-campus housing. - No meal plan requirement. + - Try to prefer Phase 3, and avoid Phase 1. Phase 3 has two nearby bus stops in BR5/BR4. + - 2x2 is ideal for space/privacy/cost ratio. + - Try to re-arrange and move your bed around if the space is too small (it probably is). + - Con: If you have any security issues (e.g. car is broken into), University Oaks **will not help you**. They will **not** relesae security footage to you, and they will **not** help you with any damages. - Alvarez Hall - Chisholm Hall - Guadalupe Hall -- Laurel Village \ No newline at end of file +- Laurel Village + +## Nearby Off-Campus + +UTSA maintains a list of off-campus housing options [here][utsa-off-campus-housing]. + +You should know that many of these places in the general vicinity are owned by the same company, and thus will have similar rules, qualities, and practices. + +The options below are not exhaustive, and focus primarily on the Main Campus (Northside) area. + +- The Luxx + - Pro: Direct bus route to campus + - Con: Loud wind noise both on interior and exterior facing rooms + - Con:Loud parties + - Con: Volleyball court that is often quite loud + - Con: Elevators are often broken + - Con: Occasional loud sportscars +- Tetro +- The Outpost +- Avalon Place +- Campus Edge +- The Reserve + - Pro: Direct bus route to campus (engineering building). + - Con: Drugs & Guns: My experience here has found many smokers, and hearing gunshots within and around the property is not uncommon. + - Con: Tricky leasing agreements, impossible to get out of without a replacement. + - Con: You won't see the unit before you move in. You also won't know it's location. + + +[utsa-off-campus-housing]: https://www.utsa.edu/students/off-campus-housing/ \ No newline at end of file