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My partner has gone for 2 interviews for jobs last week. Job A has called her back for a second interview today and has since told her they will accept her. However Job B is alot better (work and money wise) and that second interview is on thurs and they can't bring it any closer because the guy is flying up from down south for it.
So here's the delima, Job A wants to know if she can start on monday, but they want to know the answer ASAP. Job B's second interview is not till thursday so i dont think you can drag out the 'yes/no' untill then. Also Job B might not get back to her for a few days after (when the other job's first day will be).
So if she takes Job A, she might miss out on Job B, if she declines Job A for the chance of Job B and fails, then she's back to square 1 in the job search. It seems to rude to take job A and then quit in a few days if she get's Job B.
There's only two ways she can go, what way do you think she should go and more importantly why? She really doesn't know what to do so any ideas or reasons might make it clearer for her.
Thanks.
So here's the delima, Job A wants to know if she can start on monday, but they want to know the answer ASAP. Job B's second interview is not till thursday so i dont think you can drag out the 'yes/no' untill then. Also Job B might not get back to her for a few days after (when the other job's first day will be).
So if she takes Job A, she might miss out on Job B, if she declines Job A for the chance of Job B and fails, then she's back to square 1 in the job search. It seems to rude to take job A and then quit in a few days if she get's Job B.
There's only two ways she can go, what way do you think she should go and more importantly why? She really doesn't know what to do so any ideas or reasons might make it clearer for her.
Thanks.
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Well, i'll go into more detail. Job A, the current person will be finishing on friday (hence the 1 week to learn the ropes). Thats why they are so eager to start. If half way though this "learnign stage" she leaves then they wont have enought time to look for a new person and train them.
It's tought to be nice and alot easier to be mean in this situation.
It's tought to be nice and alot easier to be mean in this situation.
>current person will be finishing on friday
That does make the delayed start a little harder - from the company's point of view they will want the best person for the job, but they will also have to consider whether they can afford to lose any knowledge that might be missed by not having the weeks handover - they could perhaps have one of their other employees take notes about the role and then pass these on to the new starter, so if they are prepared to wait it isn't impossible for them. There is a chance that company A will take their second choice applicant so as to get the early start and possibly someone who might appear more loyal - it is difficult. I hope all goes well.
That does make the delayed start a little harder - from the company's point of view they will want the best person for the job, but they will also have to consider whether they can afford to lose any knowledge that might be missed by not having the weeks handover - they could perhaps have one of their other employees take notes about the role and then pass these on to the new starter, so if they are prepared to wait it isn't impossible for them. There is a chance that company A will take their second choice applicant so as to get the early start and possibly someone who might appear more loyal - it is difficult. I hope all goes well.
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Well i've given this link to her and she's about to sign in so i'll leave it for her to reply.
Well, that makes my you she thing even more confusing.
What I think it comes down to it two things. What's the gamble, what's the price. There are lots and lots and lots of options, and for each you have to figure out what you're gambling and what the price is--and whether or not you're willing to pay it. It's really a poker game. Is the job market flooding with openings and do you have enough savings to turn down job A cold if push comes to shove.
Whatever decision you make, decide before hand what you and are not willing to do. If you talk to job A and say you need a week and they say, "no go" know what you're going to say ahead of time. You don't want to make a decision on the fly, or make one because the secretary who passes on the message has a bad tone.
Again, good luck.
What I think it comes down to it two things. What's the gamble, what's the price. There are lots and lots and lots of options, and for each you have to figure out what you're gambling and what the price is--and whether or not you're willing to pay it. It's really a poker game. Is the job market flooding with openings and do you have enough savings to turn down job A cold if push comes to shove.
Whatever decision you make, decide before hand what you and are not willing to do. If you talk to job A and say you need a week and they say, "no go" know what you're going to say ahead of time. You don't want to make a decision on the fly, or make one because the secretary who passes on the message has a bad tone.
Again, good luck.
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Hi everyone,
thanks for all your comments. It is a tricky sitch! After weighing up everything, I have decided to decline the offer.
this was based not even so much on possibly getting another offer, but more on whether job A was right for me. based on my experience, little details (such as team size, responsibilities, location) and larger details (where do i want to go in my career etc) i decided it just wasn't the job for me.
ive had roles that haven't worked out in the past before, and dont want to repeat my mistakes. i just had a gut feeling that job A wasn't "right".
im in the position of being able to wait for a role that I'm really looking for - so hopefully will find it soon.
thanks for all your opinions! much appreciated!
thanks for all your comments. It is a tricky sitch! After weighing up everything, I have decided to decline the offer.
this was based not even so much on possibly getting another offer, but more on whether job A was right for me. based on my experience, little details (such as team size, responsibilities, location) and larger details (where do i want to go in my career etc) i decided it just wasn't the job for me.
ive had roles that haven't worked out in the past before, and dont want to repeat my mistakes. i just had a gut feeling that job A wasn't "right".
im in the position of being able to wait for a role that I'm really looking for - so hopefully will find it soon.
thanks for all your opinions! much appreciated!
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Back to me, Thanks for the help EEE's
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Thanks angelIII for the unlock.
I just thought i'd let everyone know that Job B finally got back to her today and she has it, woohoooo.
So the gamble paid off, just incase anyone was curious on the outcome.
I just thought i'd let everyone know that Job B finally got back to her today and she has it, woohoooo.
So the gamble paid off, just incase anyone was curious on the outcome.
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AlexFM, she told Job B that she already is about to hear from Job A. Thats how she found out the interviewer was comming up on that day for it. The person she spoke to was just the messenger so they would be unable to comment. The person that will make the final decision wont be able to make a judgment call because he is still yet to meet her.