I was let go in Jan and been interviewing (and rejected ) since.

14 Comments

1. Ally MorganMay 3,2023 at 1:26PM UTC

   If you need the money: take the job you don't want and continue the interview process at the job that you want, and continue your job search entirely.

   If you don't need the money: turn down the job you don't want and continue your job search entirely, to include the interview you have lined up.

   I've seen a girlfriend take 2 jobs last year that she didn't want. Neither worked out and now her resume looks awful. I wouldn't suggest it unless you absolutely need the money, and if you do go that route, full force continue your job search daily so that you can find something you like quickly. That way, you're resume will be less damaged. Because, if you find something quickly enough, you might be able to exclude the job you don't want entirely from your resume and work history.

2. Paulla Fetzek, MSEdMay 3,2023 at 1:42PM UTC

   First, I'm sorry to read you lost your job.

   Second, as Ally wisely advised: If you don't need the money, don't take the job. Yes, you risk the chance you won't get the second one and then you'll have no job.

   However, if you do take the first job and are only there a few weeks before you leave, you don't have to worry about your resume. Most everyone knows a company has about a 90-day "trial" period where they see if a new hire is a good fit. But, as an employee you also have a right to say to a company, "I don't think this is the right fit for me" -and leave without consequence.

   Best of luck!

3. AnonymousMay 3,2023 at 2:26PM UTC

   Thanks Ally and Paulla

4. AnonymousMay 3,2023 at 4:27PM UTC

   I'm of the thoughts that if you don't want the job, please don't take it. It's ok to tell them you're no longer interested in the position. It happens all of the time.

   If you must take it for financial reasons, use it as a learning experience. Try to learn new things in tech, comms, etc. daily. Try to impart your knowledge into other employees. This may give you a better sense of accomplishment.

5. AnonymousMay 3,2023 at 6:53PM UTC

   Thank you

6. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMay 4,2023 at 6:45AM UTC

   First of all, there's no way you can know if it's your dream job before you even work in the position or for that company.

   The post below yours literally starts with "I landed what I thought was my dream job about a year ago at a large co in my industry".

   A lot of this depends on your finances. Can you afford to not take the job that's making a decision this week if they offer it to you and the offer is good enough?

   It sounds like it took you from January to May to land this possible upcoming offer - can you survive until September if it takes that long to land another?

7. AnonymousMay 4,2023 at 1:30PM UTC

   go on every interview, group meeting, etc....you don't know what you don't know....keep an open mind. Congrats on getting interviews and such- so many folks getting laid off right now and can't even get a response. Good luck to you!

8. AnonymousMay 4,2023 at 1:40PM UTC

   You do have the option to accept and continue interviewing elsewhere. Happens all the time. We just interviewed someone last week who had told us that she had already accepted an offer with another employer and was starting on Monday (this week) but was interested in us because shorter commute.

9. AnonymousMay 4,2023 at 1:53PM UTC

   Accept and continue interviewing. Nothing is a sure thing.

10. Sherry L PollockMay 4,2023 at 2:02PM UTC

    Since August when I was laid off, I have had at least 25 interviews, turned in hundreds of applications, am still unemployed. Several I couldn’t accept due to internet speed. I am more than qualified, even took classes to update my skills. But I have older than 2 years experience so it is basically worthless. Take the job. You can always move up in a company or change jobs

11. Paula BrantnerMay 4,2023 at 2:22PM UTC

    Is there a way to put off accepting the offer for the job you don't want until you know more about the final stage of the one you do want? Even a week may give you more clarity about your status with the dream job.

12. BethBMay 4,2023 at 8:04PM UTC

    Your question is confusing. Are you expecting an offer for your dream job? Or are you asking if you should accept a job that’s not your dream job?

13. misskelleypMay 4,2023 at 9:09PM UTC

    Never turn down the "bird in the hand" for one that may never come through. Take the offer, and if the dream job offer comes through, then you simply let the first people know that you're very sorry, but another offer came through that you had interviewed for some time ago, and it's a much better fit for your life goals, you're happy to help them in whatever way they see fit to transition, but you have accepted the other position and your last day with them will be XX. Polite, professional, but then at least you have a job if number two never comes through!

14. AnonymousMay 5,2023 at 11:24AM UTC

    I want to thank everyone for their feedback. I got the offer on the not dream job. Actually told them about the potential offer of the other job and they increased the pay. Decided to take it and plan to make the best of it. You never know, it could be the dream job I never thought I wanted. Thanks again everyone!