u/MotorUseful7474

Received an engineering offer today for Raytheon in Mass, P3 engineering at 150k base 15k sign on with 120 hours PTO/sick. I have 17 years engineering and engineering management experience. Do they negotiate on PTO / sick or grandfather in people with outside YOE? Should I try and negotiate to a P4? For the Mass area w/o a substantial bonus I would have assumed closer to $175.

Oh, I am also in the running for a P4 pseudo engineering management role. But definitely have offer for P3. Perhaps will have offer or clarification on P4 in 1-2 weeks.

Spent ~$1500 traveling for an interview after saying I lived in other location for a decent paying job. Got sidelined and company hired a South Asian H1B instead of American. Now they want me to interview for a nearly identical role. Never travel on your own dime for a company. Broke my own golden rule. But after 15-18 months not working, living with my parents at mid 30s. Top 10 universities BS/MS engineering. Worked for top companies 15 years. I’m really struggling to stay positive now.

I’m planning on crossing the U.S. from NYC to LA. My heart is telling me XSR900, but brain is saying Tracer 9. Anyone done long distance with the XSR900? Any tips? I’m thinking minimizing interstate highways and prioritizing two lane scenic roads. 38M, 155lb 5 9”, so most bikes are comfortable for me.