I got offered a job and I am now indecisive.

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October 4,2021 at 4:10PM UTC

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I got offered a job and I am now indecisive.

I applied to an Internal Job Position, I was just extended the offer.

Its a almost 10k Salary Increase and a promotion.

My concern came from some mixed messages I received during the interview. When I got the chance to interview back the Department Director and the Sales Director had very different responses. Technically I would not report into Sales however they would be my key contact to the market.

I am in the position to ask questions and follow up before deciding. What should I follow up on?

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AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 4:40PM UTC
Absolutely ask questions! Ask all the questions! It would be absolutely insane of them to pull your offer because you asked questions. It would also seem very odd for you to just accept the role without asking any questions. Go for it!
AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 6:57PM UTC
Yes, you want to fully understand the scope of work and reporting structure for this new position before accepting.
Nic Frick | Career Coach for New MomsOctober 6,2021 at 11:12PM UTC
Congratulations on your offer!
If the Department Director and Sales Director have different responses it is well worth your time to follow up especially because you'll be working with both teams cross-functionally.
I would recommend talking to the department director and asking questions like this:
- I got a couple of different answers about X, can you clarify with me why they might have different responses?
- I just want to make sure we're all on the same page when I start. Why do you think the answers were different?
- I understand that the Dept. Director and Sales Director have different priorities. Who sets them?
Does that help?
Good luck!
April ChuOctober 11,2021 at 6:56PM UTC
Congratulations on the offer! I agree with above follow up questions. Definitely ask and go with your gut.