Advice?

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March 4,2024 at 8:37PM UTC

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I resigned from a position back in September to assist family due to a death. I am back searching for my next employment opportunity. I have been offered a position at extremely lower rate and I am not sure it will be challenging enough for me. There is opportunity for advancement, no travel and offers a good work life balance.

The other position is pending approval from the board as it is a publicly held company. I feel the work is more in my wheelhouse and would offer my challenge to my brain. The problem is, I do not know when this position will or if it will come available. I have emailed a colleague at the company to see if she has any insight on next steps.

Both positions are in the revenue cycle arena.

What advice does anyone have to advice on whether to take the first job or what to see if the second job comes to attrition?

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AnonymousMarch 4,2024 at 9:06PM UTC
Take the position you were offered, and keep your ears open for something else. There is no rule that says you can't continue looking, especially if you feel that role will not be challenging or provide enough growth opportunity for you. (That is all you need to tell them when you resign)
Not trying to sound rude, but it may be weeks, months, or even years before the other role is even approved, let alone filled and there are no guarantees that they will offer it to you.
Can you hold out that long without employment on the chance that they *might* want to hire you for it once it's approved? Truly only you can answer that.
Tammy HagerMarch 4,2024 at 11:16PM UTC
If you are needing employment right away I would say take the first job. Once the second job pans out and you have more confirmation of the stability of the position you can always say I found another opportunity.