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October 5,2021 at 11:37PM UTC

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Hi to all!! I'm in a very awkward situation, I had been in a company for 6 years and then decided I needed to keep growing so I started to look for jobs, I only applied to 2: Company A my dream job to be honest and company B a nice job position in a field I like.

I got a call from company B right away, went through all the interviews and got a offer, company A not a sign so I though I was not even being considered, I accepted and presented my resignation to my old company.

After 2 weeks one day before joining company B, I got the call from my dream job!! there was no way back for me since all the paperwork was done to start in company B and I didn´t even knew if I was going to make it in company A …

I'm already in my new job, have been to a series of really challenging interviews with company A, I'm in the last round now...

I feel very nervous because if they make an offer if I'm selected, then how will I handle things with my new company?

I don't want to hurt them or seem untrustworthy. Have you been in this situation?

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Betsy Ganim CowetteOctober 5,2021 at 11:54PM UTC
I’ve had people accept a job and call me the day before they were supposed to start and tell me they weren’t coming due to a better offer. It happens. Just be honest with company B and do what’s right for you. There will always be jobs.
AnonymousOctober 6,2021 at 12:21AM UTC
Do what is best for you.
I'm afraid to tell a recruiter and friend (hope I can keep the friend) that I'm rescinding my acceptance. I have to take care of me.
Good luck!
AnonymousOctober 6,2021 at 12:28AM UTC
Wait to consider the offer when it's in writing and it stacks up against the offer that you've received from company B. Don't get ahead of yourself. You have no way of knowing if an offer will come and what the terms will be.
This is more common a scenario than people think. But you must not assume anything. Just hold on, see your interviews through and negotiate the best deal THEN plan your acceptance speech.
AnonymousOctober 6,2021 at 12:46AM UTC
Wait until you get a written offer. Then decide what is best for you.
AnonymousOctober 6,2021 at 7:53PM UTC
Great advice!
MelissaOctober 6,2021 at 1:54AM UTC
Congrats on both fronts! Accepting a new role and leaving a dead end job. As others have wisely advised, continue along the process. If you receive an offer from Company B - be sure to negotiate before you accept. Then plan your resignation to company A.
Life is too short to be left thinking what if - go for it!
Michele MaviOctober 6,2021 at 2:01AM UTC
You must take advantage of the opportunities when they come. Unfortunately you can’t control the timing and as you’ve seen from other comments, this is a more common scenario than you’d think. You must do what’s best fir you!! But be sure the offer is in writing before doing anything. Good luck! I hope it works out!!!
Kathy MachaconOctober 6,2021 at 2:14AM UTC
Truly, I don't think there is anything to worry about. You're already out of the old job, and Dream Job hasn't sent an offer letter yet. If they don't, nothing has been lost. If they do and you decide that is the best move for you, be honest with Company B. They should understand because it's not an unheard of situation.
I wish you well! Keep us posted!
Christina ClintonOctober 6,2021 at 2:18AM UTC
Go with your heart aka your dream!!
Kate Ross MyersOctober 6,2021 at 2:46AM UTC
That's a positive problem, and you don't have to stress yourself too much for that. Consider that your situation now is getting a new job with the nice position. If ever your dream job make an offer for you, then decide based on what you feel will benefit you in future. Take decision based on what you think will be good for you, because it's for you. Good luck!
AnonymousOctober 6,2021 at 2:52AM UTC
The fact that you feel guilt over this just shows what a good person you must be and is why you have been offered both positions because the hiring manager could probably pick up on that.
You have an offer with your dream job, congratulations! I have been on the side where I have lost employees to positions better fitted for them and I'll tell you what- the ones that came to me to explain that they were leaving for a job that they are really excited about; I was over joyed for all of them. Some chose to just never show up again. It happens. You go into company B and say just that: I was offered a position (no need to say where or what the position is) that I have been working towards and it's an amazing opportunity for me, I appreciate the opportunity here if I can assist in anyway before my final day let me know.
Or something like that, that's what I recommend anyway.
Don't focus on feeling bad, keep your focus on what you need to do to be successful at the job you REALLY want to be doing and feel proud of yourself for working so hard to get to this step in your life. Best of luck to you ☘
Stacey BackOctober 6,2021 at 9:55AM UTC
Plenty of great advice here. I've seen this happen many times. My suggestion would be to focus your energy on your new job and doing your best in the final interviews. Let go of the outcome and what might happen -- for now.
Once you've got the security of an offer from Company A, make a decision. If you do decide to move on, be honest and gracious for the current opportunity to avoid burning any bridges. From an employer's perspective, it's often better to have someone move on early -- rather than after they've invested six months or more into training and development. At the end of the day, you need to do what's right for you too!
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 12:40PM UTC
I am going to give a different perspective.
Do you know for sure it would be a dream job?
I say that because I once left a nice employer/job for what I thought was a dream job and regretted it. Does the dream company know you just accepted and started another job? Be honest with them. If they give you a written offer you don't have to immediately sign it, you can think it over. Find out from those who would be your peers what they think. If you do get the offer and decide to accept, write a nice resignation letter with your sincere apologies. Chances are that their #2 choice is still looking for a job.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 12:44PM UTC
I had this same experience happen to me. I was interviewing at two companies, company a the one I wanted more and company b. I had been interviewing with both at the same time but got an offer from company b first and still had a few more interviews with company a. 2 weeks into starting with company b, I received an offer from company a… and I took it. Sure it was awkward resigning and company b was pretty unhappy, but at the end of the day, I needed to go with what would make MY career more successful and happier. Put yourself first and do with what will make YOU happy
BeaBoss645203October 7,2021 at 12:47PM UTC
Congrats on your new job , and on finally getting some interviews with what you hope is your dream job. Please be very careful though - think about how long it took them to contact you and you say you have been through a series of really challenging i interviews. Did you stop to think that other people have been there as well ? Interviewing with the dream job that is . Also, please think why these interviews are so challenging . Is this the type of company you really wish to work for ? No interview process should be overly hard or challenging . Just try to relax and see what happens.
Karen GongawareOctober 7,2021 at 12:51PM UTC
First, how do you know it's your dream job and not a nightmare in reality? I agree with others, no interviews should be that hard or challenging. Plus, it took them forever to call/text/email you to come in. I am reading red flags everywhere. My advice? Stay with B, a much better atmosphere that also respects others.
Caroline JuszczakOctober 7,2021 at 1:01PM UTC
What are the things that make company A your dream job? Location? Friends that work there who've given you inside intel? How are things going at company B? If you are made an offer by company A and decide to go there, no matter how nice and gracious company B is when you leave, if things don't work out at company A - you're going to be looking at company C. However, as others have said here, you have to do what is best for you.
Maggie StoneOctober 7,2021 at 1:11PM UTC
I have been in this situation. It is a good problem to have. While you are waiting to see if you get an offer, I would honestly evaluate if this is your dream job and create a pros/cons list. If you get an offer that you want to accept, call the other company and say thank you for the opportunity, but I have accepted another position because of x reason. They will probably be gracious and understanding because they have other potential candidates. This happens,
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 2:03PM UTC
For me, I would wonder why it took so long after the process had been initiated. Maybe you aren't their first choice. Maybe the reason it took them so long is that they had other candidates they were more interested in initially. If that is the case, why has no one accepted the position.
Tami L CannizzaroOctober 7,2021 at 4:35PM UTC
I was thinking the same thing. When this has happened to me, or to friends, I think along the lines of, "Do I want to be 2nd choice?" (or worse, who knows) If they wanted me right away, they would have contacted me. OR if the company is that slow to process applications, what else could be wrong?
Sometimes we get so star-struck by what we believe is our "dream" company that when we actually peek behind the curtain, it's not all we thought it would be. And we will have just as great - if not better - an experience elsewhere.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 3:19PM UTC
I've been there too! I had gone through the interview process at both company A and B, I never heard back from company A, so I assumed they had moved on to other candidates. I was sitting in my office at Company B when I got the job offer at Company A 5 weeks after the last contact. At that time, I told Company A that I had accepted another position. A few months later, Company A contacted me again to let me know that they were still very interested in me and would pay me out of my current contract. I ultimately choose to stay at Company B. I didn't tell Company B that this had happened because I didn't take the role. However, if you choose to leave your new company for your dream job, you should be professional and explain the situation - but only if you have to. You'll have to make a decision, but most companies understand that you have to make the best decision for yourself and your goals. If they don't, then it might have not been a good fit for you in the first place. Hopefully, things will work out the way they are supposed to! It's a sticky situation, but one you should also be flattered to have!
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 3:34PM UTC
It may be awkward, but you’re really in a great position. Be Honest with yourself about your new job—what do you love about it? What’s disappointing? Is there longterm potential? Then, IF an offer comes for dream job—ask all of those questions you might not have asked if you were too eager to get that job. Make sure the culture is a fit. Interview them—talk to potential coworkers. Then go with your gut. You’ll know what to do.
Jolien SchwanOctober 7,2021 at 3:47PM UTC
Wait until you get a written formal offer and then worry about what to do. At that time, make a pros and cons list and see what would be a better fit for you. I was once laid off. I accepted the first job offer that came my way because I NEEDED an income. I ended up resigning two weeks in because I received an offer much more suited to me. While I felt bad, it was the best decision for me.
Emmy BemmyOctober 7,2021 at 4:13PM UTC
I personally hate it when new hires do this as it is very costly to Company B (they already have quit recruiting, onboarded you, so you have likely extended the lag time for having a productive person in the role by at least 6 months), but have seen it so many times so I will throw it out there.
You are being "untrustworthy" in this situation. It will hurt the company (as noted above). You should worry less about appearances and recognize you are doing something that is not highly professional. There are companies that would rescind an offer after you give notice, or terminate you shortly after hire. How would you feel about a company that did that? It is up to you to determine if you want to fall into this camp of people/companies, or not. The benefits of taking the job at Company A might make it worthwhile for you to do something you sound conflicted about doing.
You can tender your resignation at the new company, with 2 weeks notice. However, when Company A does a background check, they will find that you have left your old job, so I am not sure how that will appear to Company A.
You will have burned bridges with the people you worked closely with at Company B. I did have this happen and would never even consider re-hiring a new hire that did this (and would forewarn anyone that asked about this person). If you are not concerned that this will have a long-term impact on your reputation, then I it likely isn't an issue for you.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 4:38PM UTC
Oh please, it's about the employee being happy and in a job that is a great fit. How many times are new employees let go after 6 weeks of the company not thinking they are capable? It happened to me and I was scrambling around calling around previous offers to see if the jobs were still available. Nope, they were all filled.
You sound like the typical HR person who cares only about the company. Just be happy she found a great job that she loves. Who cares, the recruiting team will find someone else.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 5:11PM UTC
I was in agreement with you until the typical HR person comment. Contrary to your belief as a HR Leader, I care deeply about our people. Most of us do and the average employee has no clue about how much we advocate for them behind the scenes because it is not talked about. It is what we are suppose to do. No kudos, no fanfare, no acknowledgement. Our job is two fold, to protect BOTH the company and employee. We do so by advising the leaders of the risk, managing compliance, etc. Sometimes in our duties we are tasked to do difficult things. It is not a matter of being strictly supportive of the company. It is about doing what is necessary for the business without doing anything inappropriate to the company's people. Those employees we have to impact adversely for whatever reason only focus on what HR did not, in their mind what we did not do, why or their part in it if applicable. So you may need to look it the mirror as to why what happened to you happened or understand in some situations most, the business need is why you were impacted. Maybe you won't understand this to even consider it, maybe you will but the typical HR person cares more than you appear to understand.
Anyway.... To the original poster, follow your first thought. If it is your dream job, go for it. It may not come around again. It may but it may look a lot different with another organization. This is your chance to be fulfilled. Will you be deemed not eligible for rehire by the new company you just started with? Sure you will but sometimes as people we have to do what is best for us. The company may loss money in the time it took to fill the position, onboard you, the time and resources needed to start another search to fill it but they will be fine in the short run. It happens and you aren't the only one who has been in this situation especially right now with the labor market being in candidates favor. This opportunity is about YOU and you being fine in the long run doing what you love in your dream job with your dream company. ALWAYS choose you over a company as they will always make the necessary business adjustments when needed and that could mean you are laid off. You owe the new company nothing but a proper resignation. They will not likely keep you on since you are so new and there is no point in training you since you are leaving. Whatever, you do, wait until the job offer is in hand, the background is complete and you have been given the green light to start. Best of luck to you and congrats in advance.
From,
Your HR Professional who is both a company and employee advocate.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 9:57PM UTC
I stopped reading at "our job is protect the company AND the employees" . No, it's not . HR represents the COMPANY, period, full stop. You do not and can not ever represent an employee AGAINST the company. Check your SHRM guidelines, my dear.
AnonymousOctober 8,2021 at 12:36AM UTC
Stop reading and continue to be ignorant. If you know anything about HR you know we are advocates and advisers. And I am well versed on SHRM guidelines. Please show me where it says you can't be an employee advocate as a HR person. PLEASE. One of the core tenants of the profession is to advocate for employees as well. But again, remain ignorant and by you many failures to read (my post and SHRM guidelines about the work we as HR professionals do. Clearly you aren't one thank heavens...
AnonymousOctober 8,2021 at 10:52PM UTC
You are so right. I NEVER found anyone in HR to be genuinely interested in me as an employee. They love the "sorry.....we have a budget cut" or "sorry...it's not a good fit" line. They only care about the company and that's all.
Emmy BemmyOctober 8,2021 at 4:13PM UTC
It is not all about an employee being "happy". A job is not a birthday party. It is a contract, whether formal or informal and both parties are supposed to get something out of it.
Sometimes we make decisions and there are repercussions. That is the way life works. She needs to determine if the repercussions are worth it for the new job. That is for her to decide, but to pretend that her doing this is 100% "okay" and it won't change anyone's opinion of her is naive.
You seem to be very disgruntled about a company essentially doing the same thing to you (an employee)...and then you recommend an employee basically do the same thing to their company. That is textbook hypocrisy.
And, I am literally the furthest thing from an HR person.
AnonymousOctober 8,2021 at 10:49PM UTC
Don't label me please as disgruntled. It is about the employee being happy. A happy person loves going to work, goes out of their way to do extra work and it is a pleaseant experience. The company will always be there and they will fill her shoes. It's not a contract by any means. What happens when employees walk in and the company suddenly has a budget cut. They let people go on the spot, no warning. It goes both ways. Let her be happy and follow her heart.
Emmy BemmyOctober 9,2021 at 1:39AM UTC
I'm not stopping her from doing anything. She asked how to give notice and was worried that Company B would think poorly of her. I am confirming that she is correct. Company B's opinion of her will be lower because of this.
She should determine if the new job is worth the tarnish to her reputation. She is the only person that can answer that question.
With such strong convictions as yours, I'm surprised that you post as anonymous.
AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 3:46PM UTC
How do you know her reputation will be tarnished? Company B might just be happy for her and know that there are other candidates out there. I can post anyway I wish, anonymous is better than someone like you coming after me later.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 6:16PM UTC
Are you serious??? You think someone should be a loyal to a company they’ve worked at for what, 2 weeks, and put the company before their own career needs and happiness?
As an HR person, I would rather have someone be honest and go with a job that they feel is better for them, rather than have them be unhappy and do a mediocre job
Emmy BemmyOctober 7,2021 at 7:43PM UTC
You sure did put a lot of words into my mouth, that I did not say!
First, I didn't say that she should stay at Company B (you assume she is unhappy with that job, which she did not state...she just said she likes the new possible job more). I also didn't say she should put the needs of the company above her own. Lastly, I'm pretty sure I never suggested she be dishonest to anyone.
I said, based on her post and the conflict she feels, that she should think through if the pro's of this new opportunity outweigh doing something that she knows is questionable. It is clear from her comments she knows it is questionable, or she wouldn't be feeling any guilt. There will be a negative impact to her professional reputation, although it might be minimal given her specific circumstances, none of which I know (size of industry/city she works in, etc).
I do think people should keep their commitments. Of course extenuating circumstances might make that impossible or unrealistic. It isn't a small inconvenience when you quit, immediately after joining (and it isn't like she said they treated her awful or that the job wasn't what she expected). If someone posted that a company had laid them off 2 weeks after joining, would you say "Well, they need to do what is in their best interest! Who cares if it screwed over the employees!" I'm guessing you wouldn't. Why wouldn't you measure both parties actions with the same yardstick?
AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 6:46PM UTC
Are you aware that a background check only states where the person worked, not if a company is irked because they left. Also, the employee signs a piece of paper saying they can only say that they worked there, nothing else. Don't be so negative!
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 8:42PM UTC
Emmy, when you say you'd warn anyone away from such a candidate, who do you mean? nd how would you do it?
Emmy BemmyOctober 7,2021 at 11:33PM UTC
I just meant if someone asked me for a reference (formal or informal), I would tell them what happened. It is hard to truly evaluate someone's abilities if they only worked for you for weeks/months, so I wouldn't be able to provide much more information than they quit on short notice a month after being hired.
I wouldn't expect to ever have to give a formal reference, as I doubt they even list us as an employer. But, I have ex-colleagues all over the place, so you never know when their name might come up. If someone works in a small industry/small community, doing something like this could impact their ability to get a job in the future. If that isn't the case, there are probably not long-term risks of quitting a newly started job.
AnonymousOctober 8,2021 at 12:16AM UTC
I agree with this poster. Someone once did this to me (resigned the day she was supposed to start, citing that her dream job had come through). She still tries to reach out once in a while through LinkedIn messages, but honestly I’m too disappointed in this person to respond. She wasted my time and the company resources.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 4:39PM UTC
Go with company A. You had a good feeling about it from the start. You're not burning any bridges, it happens all the time. Just tell your boss that you were deciding between 2 jobs and your heart is with company A. They'll find someone to fill your shoes. Tell Company A your situation and they will understand. A background check does not look bad unless you have a criminal history. Follow your heart and be happy.
Valentina Huang, MBA, SHRM-CPOctober 7,2021 at 4:56PM UTC
Congrats on landing new job! I would say focus on your new role for now and wait to see if you receive an offer. There's no need to worry about a hypothetical until its a real choice. And what about Company A do you think makes it a dream job? Perhaps those same qualities can be found/already exist at your new company? Things happen for a reason. You were able to leave a stable job of 6 years and landed a new one with the goal of growing your career. It all sounds like up & up. Good luck and try not to worry about "what ifs" and focus on the now. Congrats again on getting anew job.
Annetta MosesOctober 7,2021 at 5:05PM UTC
Be honest. Wait until you have a written offer from company A. Note that if you don't receive an offer from company A, you are thinking about a non event.
Once you have a written offer, negotiated pay you like, and past the background check, evaluate company A and confirm it is still your dream job.
If so, give company B 4 weeks notice to get ready to start at company A. I recommend giving company B more than the traditional 2-week notice.
Note that companies have resend offers and terminated employees with no notice.
Focused721350October 7,2021 at 5:06PM UTC
Good Morning,
Be careful! You don't want this to backfire. Then! you might be out of both jobs. ;) Good Luck and God Bless...
Audrey KirschOctober 7,2021 at 6:56PM UTC
How is company B? Do you enjoy the work, your co-workers, etc? Is there a possibility of it turning into your dream job? They were enthusiastic about having you from the start. Company A might not be all that you are imagining it could be. Think carefully before making the leap if you get an offer. We've seen enough comments on here from people who thought they were getting their dream job only to find out that the job they got was nothing like what was presented to them in the interview process.
AnonymousOctober 7,2021 at 7:58PM UTC
Let's be clear. You're not in an awkward situation yet. You're in a hypothetical thought process.
Don't be nervous because nothing has happened yet with company A.
Breathe and try and stop your mind from creating issues where there aren't any yet. It's great to dream. It's not so great to worry about something that's not real.
cjwarner6October 7,2021 at 9:54PM UTC
Unless you are GUARANTEED that Company A is going to be your dream job (and there is NO way to guarantee that), think long and hard about leaving Company B. Company B is a known commodity and you have no idea how company A is going to work out. Everyone is on their best behavior and saying all the right things in an interview. No guarantee that its going to be anything like they promise......
AnonymousOctober 8,2021 at 12:13AM UTC
Sorry to be THAT person but I’m writing this so that your chances of success improve. Nothing to comment on about the actual situation, but please make sure you check your grammar. Good luck with everything!!
Deborah MitchellOctober 8,2021 at 7:36PM UTC
Communication here is pretty informal. It's not uncommon that in the heat of the moment, our anonymous posters just let it all out there. I get what you are saying, but responses to the situation would be more helpful.
Rebecca MillikenOctober 8,2021 at 11:27AM UTC
Something similar just happened to me. I was fed up with my job of 12 years and applied for a couple of jobs and put out feelers. One job was one I really liked and felt like they liked me, but I didn't hear back from them. They had just hired someone but were still interviewing just in case.
Out of the blue, someone I knew from my industry, who didn't even know I was looking for a job, called and offered me a job--slightly different than mine, but one I was qualified for. And ANOTHER place offered me a job out of the blue, too that week! Again, slightly different than my job at the time but I could do it.
I reached out to the job I really wanted and told them I had two offers on the table but they were the ones I wanted. I had a formal offer from the first one and had a deadline to accept. I hadn't heard back from my dream job by the deadline, and I really wanted out of my job, so I accepted.
A month later, I got an email from the dream job asking how I was doing. Also, someone I knew who worked there sent me a text asking me if I liked my job. I told them I was trying to give it some time. I really was, but it was NOT as it was presented to me.
A month after that, I decided I couldn't take it anymore and contacted the dream job and asked if they were still interested. They were and now I'm happy.
I think you should not worry about it right now. Wait until you have an offer (if you do) before being anxious. If/when you get the offer, just be honest with your new employer. This has happened before and it will happen again. It's a pain for them, but that's life.
Put yourself first, because the company will always put itself first. Always. You can do it in a professional, honest, sincere way. They still won't like it, but if your behavior is professional and you are sincere, there is nothing more you can do.
Good luck.
Rebecca MillikenOctober 8,2021 at 11:29AM UTC
Not sure how to edit, but I forgot to mention that a day or two after I accepted the first job, my dream job called and asked if they could have a few days more to decide. I said sorry, I had already accepted an offer. I regretted it but I felt like I had to try it out.
AnonymousOctober 8,2021 at 1:52PM UTC
This is a tough situation. On one hand, you have to put yourself first. Many companies today do not care about employees and no matter how good of a worker you are, they will let you go in a heartbeat if they choose to do so . If company A is everything you want and you weighed all the pros/cons, wait until you have the offer from your dream job and all questions/paperwork have been settled; you can then give your present company a notice. One thing to remember is if something goes wrong or you are unhappy with Company A, Company B most likely will not give you another chance down the road. Also HR represents the company, not the employee, no matter what they say. I found this out the hard way.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 9,2021 at 1:27AM UTC
Someone post about this exact scenario literally at LEAST once a week on here.
You have to do what is best for you. If you get an offer for your dream job from your dream company, once you have a written offer, accept and turn in your resignation. Company A might not be happy about it but they'll get over it.
AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 6:54PM UTC
I agree with you. All these comments about how her reputation is ruined are so crazy. As if she's the only person who could do the job? Not saying she's incapable but someone will fill her shoes and you're right, Company A will get over it.
AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 4:08PM UTC
You are beyond ignorant to what our profession does and THANK Goodness you aren't in HR because you'd only do part of your job. But for the record... I know you don't like to read but that's the key way of learning what HR does. Perhaps you have had some bad HR representatives or were the problem so you blamed others as a result. Either way, HR's responsible for advocating for the employee. It is one of the key things we do. But I am done here. Argue with your disgruntled self...
https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/responsibilities-of-human-resources?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-4SLBhCVARIsACrhWLXQkQaZSj1av-hSuEHNpUAXewcVmHH8GbluuUZP1r44GTA5k6LhGv4aAnwfEALw_wcB&aceid=#2
AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 4:15PM UTC
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-trend-hr-role-practitioner-employee-advocate-nilufar-sharmin/
AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 4:15PM UTC
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/the-new-roles-of-the-human-resources-professional-1918352
AnonymousOctober 9,2021 at 4:24PM UTC
I will help you since she thinks HR aren't concerned for the people. Here is another article in addition to what you have shared. The articles she shared support her from a point of employees feeling slighted for being impacted for whatever reason be it business or their own doings. Either way, we know the value we bring and as you said, employees typically don't know what we do behind the scenes.
https://hrexecutive.com/3-questions-to-help-hr-support-employee-advocacy/
AnonymousOctober 10,2021 at 7:06PM UTC
I can't speak for everyone else, but I don't want creepy people and stalkers seeing my real name
AnonymousOctober 10,2021 at 7:47PM UTC
Me too that's why I post anonymously. If people can't handle it, too bad!
AnonymousOctober 11,2021 at 12:25AM UTC
Yeah, you two would probably need to fight the stalkers off with sticks. I bet all of them could "handle it"
Amal YusufOctober 11,2021 at 2:24PM UTC
Sometimes we fall in love with a company from afar but your dream job/company might not turn into a dream reality. My question to you is: what if company B is your dream company because of how they treat their employees? Their interview and hiring practices (which tell you a lot about a company) were organized and proficient - I wouldn’t discount that. How did you feel about the interview experience in both positions? - if you still want the job with company A - I would say make sure you take the time to ask them the tough questions about culture, growth path for role, diversity of their C-suite and board, etc. - also, wait for the offer and make sure it’s a lot more than what you make now. If after all that you still want to work for them - then let your current employer know that you appreciate the opportunity but you have had a dream job in your mind and that opportunity to challenge your self in new ways has finally presented itself and you would like to take the leap with their support. Don’t burn a bridge when leaving when you can leave with their support and encouragement. You got this!
Gerald WoodsOctober 12,2021 at 6:11PM UTC
If another opportunity presents itself, and especially if it's with a company that you would like to work with, it's best to be upfront. Say everything that has happened. Managers understand, mainly because that's how they found their job.
Sarah MayfieldNovember 15,2021 at 6:29PM UTC
Yes I have seen this. Just be open and honest with Job B when you get the offer from company A. A is your dream job, you applied for both but didn't hear from A until after you took the job with B- A is better fit, better money, more in keeping with your life for whatever reason. Apologize but you honestly didn't know. The company where I worked had that issue and no one got mad.