Got (Then Lost) The Dream Job

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In early March I was offered the job of my dreams. I gave my 2 weeks notice, excited to get the ball rolling. Due to Covid-19, the start date is postponed until further notice. I feel like I am in limbo and not sure what my next move should be.

Leigh Nightingale · Answer

I suggest you make sure you're in contact with your hiring manager and the recruiter. Things are definitely moving re Covid now that businesses are opening up across the country again. Suggest perhaps a staggered starting process where you have a start date that's a little way out (depending on the opening situation) and set milestones for remote onboarding tasks so that by the time the date rolls around for you to start, you're ahead of the game. Obviously negotiate your rate to complete your onboarding project. 
Hang in there - keep positive and look for opportunities where you can go over and beyond your role to show everyone you're the star they all thought you are.

Keila Alvarado · Answer

I am sorry to hear that and I have had a similar situation for two jobs that froze due to COVID-19 in Mid-March, one (has been more of the dream job than the other so I was excited, thinking I would get to do the replacement).  Since I practice what I preach and advise you not to 'put all your eggs in one basket,' I occupy myself to apply aggressively to other jobs while awaiting on my requests for updates on the jobs on hold. I have made a 'dream team' of listed companies I wish to join and job titles in order of preferences to use when aggressively applying for other jobs; therefore, I ask you to please do so try to do so too and don't hold your breath on one job, nothing is certain in these times.  Like Taylor mentioned, keep in contact with the hiring manager, remain networking, and don't limit yourself as if it is meant to be it will be. Now after taking my own advice and interviewing with other companies: I got good/new news for a happy ending. Best of luck to you!

Katie Henderson Ladyboss752675 · Answer

Limbo is also the name of a dance.  You may need to polish your flexible moves to get through this situation! Good luck, and please post an update here.

Taylor · Answer

Ugh - thank stinks. Bigtime.
Are you working for your previous employer now, or did you finish the two weeks and leave?  That may help dictate your next moves.
If you're still at your previous employer, and you've been able to keep working that's a good thing!  Awkward, sure, but try to focus on the positives: you're employed, you interviewed and were offered a great position!  Try to stay in contact with the hiring manager at your 'dream job' to make sure s/he knows you're very interested in joining the team whenever this current situation ends.
If you're not working, I would definitely try to find something else.  If you're able to contact the hiring manager, you could explain that while this is your 'dream job,' you need to find another option to help pay the bills until you're able to start working.  Explain that once they're able to bring you on board, you'll be ready. 
In the meantime, hang in there!

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