Advice please!

12 Comments

1. Looking for a changeJuly 25,2022 at 9:52PM UTC

   I think going with your gut is usually right. I would also ask yourself if you truly don’t think you would succeed perhaps it’s just fear of the unknown?

2. Anita GetzJuly 25,2022 at 11:18PM UTC

   I would say to follow your instincts and pass on the job. Good luck

3. Julie HumbirdJuly 25,2022 at 11:20PM UTC

   I highly recommend holding out for a role and team you are excited to be a part of.

4. AnonymousJuly 26,2022 at 2:47AM UTC

   I agree with the other commenters that you should not take this position, if you feel it would set you up to be miserable and to fail.

   However, I have another option for you to consider. Talk to the company about how much they've put into this one hire. Can you discuss clarifications (and put them in writing) that make the position seem reasonable? As long as you keep in mind that you are willing to walk away, you're in a reasonable negotiating position. (This assumes that other things about the position and organization make it worthwhile spending time on this effort.)

5. AnonymousJuly 26,2022 at 2:59AM UTC

   I would listen to my intuition. If it doesn't add up to a great role where you can clearly excel, then turn it down and keep looking. Not every offer is right or right for you.

   You sound very savvy and have read the writing on the wall. Why take on a role that doesn't scream success?

   If you are truly fearful that this will be your only offer then you could take it and try and make the best of it abd revisit your job search next summer.

6. AnonymousJuly 26,2022 at 10:43AM UTC

   I made the mistake of taking a job that wasn’t well defined and two months in, I truly hate it. I was hired as a Project Manager but it’s clear they want me to play mini-CEO, process improvement consultant, org change consultant, customer service manager, AND project manager all in one, without the pay. Someone lied on me my first week, they have security issues where customers SSNs and other PII is out in the open for easy access, and there’s a culture of back stabbing, gossiping and exploitation. I’ve been there 5 weeks and have worked nights and 3 weekends. Of course, the job description says M-F, 8 hour shift and my manager never told me nights and weekends were part of the job. If your gut and intuition is telling you that this isn’t the right job, PLEASE listen to it and turn it down. Deep down, you know what you need from your job to make it enjoyable or at least tolerable. I ignored about 5 red flags going in and now I’m learning from my mistake and will never make it again. The oven is hot. You don’t have to get burned too in order to learn the lesson. Bet on yourself and hold out for the right job.

7. Dena B.July 26,2022 at 3:49PM UTC

   When I was unemployed, I turned down two offers. One because the guy I would report to was a jerk during the interview. Working for him would have been a nightmare. The second one was clear that the hours would have been super long. It was scary. But, I kept looking and found a job that was a much better fit. It took me only a few more weeks. I felt really weird turning them down, but it was the best decision. Don't take a job that you know is not right. The market is not tight enough for that right now.

8. AnonymousJuly 26,2022 at 7:08PM UTC

   That wouldn't be a good look to take it and then keep trying to get in to other places. It would be questionable to potential employers. Plus, how realistic is that if she's working 50-60 hours a week?

9. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 26,2022 at 11:51PM UTC

   I would recommend not taking this position for three reasons:

   A. You seem to already realize this position is not the right fit for you.

   B. You're getting multiple additional opportunities to interview

   C. You have a financial cushion to keep looking until you find a better fit

   You don't have to be excited about every job offer. Not every position you interview for is going to be a good fit for you. There are people on this site literally every single day saying "I ignored red flags during the interview process and now I'm miserable".

   Don't ignore those red flags.

10. AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 12:00AM UTC

    She didn't say any of that.
    She actually said she's good for another 10 months. And, in my experience, employers don't like "job hoppers"-especially if they just started a role and continue to look. I disagree with your "a job is better than no job" statement. Seems like you're projecting a bit here..... And what recession are you talking about????

11. AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 2:51AM UTC

    Oh my.
    You clearly haven't worked at an executive level. You take the job and then you have to update your linkedin and your resume. Potential employers see this. That's what raises the questions.

    Please go back to watching Fox news and get off this forum. Yawn.

12. Kristina MartinJuly 28,2022 at 1:02PM UTC

    Listen to your gut. I ended up being miserable when I don’t.