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I'm turning down a perfect job
Has anyone noticed that amazing jobs only seem to appear when you can't take them? I was job hunting every day for a year while I was miserable at a job, and eventually found a short term job I really like that I started a few months ago.
I had a recruiter contact me on Friday about a perfect job, its about 30% more money, better hours, and I could work from home, rather than out of town which I do now. However, I'm currently working on a job that will end in a few months and I felt like it wouldn't be professional to leave early. Both jobs are temporary, are scheduled to end at the same time, and both have a 50/50 chance or renewing for longer.
The recruiter has been trying to convince me that its no big deal to break a contract (it isn't the end of the world in my field, but it would get talked about).
I'm thinking that the bump in pay won't be that much money if the new job only ends up lasting a few months anyway. The recruiter was saying that once I make X amount I'll be seen as always being worth X amount, which seems silly to me.
I just want to vent because I know in a few months I'll be unemployed for awhile, desperate for work again, and all these great jobs will be filled. I probably won't get offered this kind of pay again for a few years. The company I work for now won't be worried at all about me then, yet I'm turning down more money and time with my family because I feel loyal to them.
Re: I'm turning down a perfect job
I would take the job. If you give two weeks notice, I would still consider that professional. I would jump at the chance to make more money and also get to spend more time with my family.
In the end, though, you have to do what's right for you. good luck =]
I don't think the economy is going to rebound as much as everyone thinks and wants. I'd take the job and get the boost in pay. Give two weeks and bust your butt to pass your work load on very professionally and detailed.
It stinks, but you really have to watch out for #1 these days.
A couple of questions to help you decide:
If you plan to make a career as a contractor, will leaving one contact for another be difficult to overcome?
Which role would you gain more useful skills, experience, or networking contacts in?
Coincidentally i'm in a similar situation. I know this sounds nuts but totally unexpectedly after weeks of applying, phone interviews, face to face and a rejection, I was offered three jobs on Friday from three different employers. I don't even know how that happened but I have been sick to my stomach trying to make the right decision as they are all in the same industry where your name and reputation are important. Sadly, the job I thought I really wanted the most because it pays the most and the people and interview process was awesome, is the first one I just turned down. The commute would make my day a 12 hour day 5 days a week. So no matter how much money or how great the people are, my work life balance is most important as I have children.
Weigh your pro's and cons and go with your gut. I agree with the others in that if you give two weeks notice and are professional, no one can hold that against you. Good luck, I still have one more company to decline
The second question is a good one for me because where I'm at now if probobly the best situation career wise. I'm learning something new every day and meeting people that are good to know. Not to mention I really like the people I work with, which I haven't had in awhile. I know nothing about the new job's culture or who I would be working with and its common in my field to have a 5 minute interview over the phone and have both sides expected to make a decision that day.
mamamimi - I totally thought of my situation when I read your post. We are lucky to have the problems we have : ) I would have made the same decision if I was you.
Thanks everyone.
It's not personal it's business. I've told this to DH when better job opportunities have come along.