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Managing multiple interview processes and potential offers

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Managing multiple interview processes and potential offers

I took a career break due to burnout and have started looking for work again. I would like to get a job as soon as possible because I've used up most of the savings I had budgeted for this break (I have maybe 1 or 2 months of funds left). I would like to pivot to a different industry/function but I have a final interview tomorrow for a job that is similar to my previous roles, with the same salary as my last role, but the commute would be terrible and not much of a career pivot. On the other hand, I had a 1st interview last week with another company for a role with more potential for professional growth and that seems to be closer to what I'm looking for.

I know I'm getting ahead of myself since I don't have a job offer yet, but I am debating whether to accept the first job if I do get an offer and at least secure a decent income, or if I should take the risk of trying to find a better fit in the next 1-2 months? How do I manage this?

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  1. Anonymous

    My suggestion would be to take the first job if you land it. (1) your $ supply is currently at risk (2) No guarantee that you will get the 2nd job. You can still job hunt while working the first job. You can give notice to the first job if needed - the interview process on the 2nd job can be long.

  2. Anonymous

    Depends on how much you need a job. If your finances would sustain you for 4 or 5 more months, be choosy and only accept an offer for a great fit.

  3. Anonymous

    Unless you have dispensable income and can use it to live off of versus saving it for another rainy day, take the job. Then pocket as much as you can, and make a 2 year plan. Perhaps re-saving funds for future tough days and following your dream later. What you don't want to do is place your bets you will find the right job, get the right offer and have funds coming in soon. Most people are really struggling in this market. I'd place my bet on a sure thing.

  4. Anonymous

    Agree with others...unless you can potentially wait another 6 +months to find a job that is more ideal to your liking, then I would take this other one that is a guarantee.

    My husband had been so picky about his next job after being laid off, we're now more than a year into him being unemployed. Luckily, I make a decent amount and we had savings so we're ok. He's just recently in the past 6 months decided that he should probably consider similar roles outside of his field or different roles within his current field. Now we're in the holiday season where no one is hiring...sorry for my rant. I know he's been actively looking and it's definitely taken a toll on his self worth being told no everyday. It's just a really tough market and I really really feel for everyone out there.

    Anyways, good luck!

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