Hmm...decisions, decisions

[Whisper]

Ok, so I've got some time to think about this before I call back, and figured I might as well post about it to help organize my thoughts.

I recently interviewed for a job with the Department of Family and Child Services (think social worker), and they called back today wanting to talk with me about the position. The only problem is, I'd rather work at a nearby University doing research. I applied for five positions there as well, but all of those applications are in "HR Review" at the moment, and so I have no idea if I'll even get an interview.

I plan on going to graduate school in a little over a year, and the training for DFCS is four months. I'm trying to decide if I should just accept that job offer, or decline and wait to see what happens with the research openings. Like I said, I'd much rather do the research, as the case worker (DFCS) job isn't as well-suited to my personality. But I do like that I'd actually be accomplishing something signficant, and would be noticeably helping people.

I'm just not sure if I want to go through four months of training (or less) only to find out that the job isn't for me. Either that, or to accept the job only to rebuke it later if the research positions come through...which, in my opinion, would be pretty unethical. Decisions, decisions...

 

[Modeps]

I'd honestly never work for DCF.

 

[Ranger X]

Take the job and resign once something better comes along. Think about yourself and only about yourself, instead of the welfare of the company. There is nothing they can do if you leave after a month. My friend took a lead position at a company and left after a month because something better came along. They were probably pissed but it should be no concern of yours.

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: Ranger X
Take the job and resign once something better comes along. Think about yourself and only about yourself, instead of the welfare of the company. There is nothing they can do if you leave after a month. My friend took a lead position at a company and left after a month because something better came along. They were probably pissed but it should be no concern of yours.

The only problem with this is that I'll probably end up asking for some type of reference from my employer for grad school. If the school(s) asked what happened with DFCS, I'd hate to have to tell them that I started there and then quit because something better showed up. Since I'm fortunate enough to be in the position where I don't need a job right this second, I do have some time to wait around and see what comes up.

Gah, I really was hoping the university would get back to me about at least one position before the state called back.

 

[Ranger X]

Originally posted by: Whisper

Originally posted by: Ranger X
Take the job and resign once something better comes along. Think about yourself and only about yourself, instead of the welfare of the company. There is nothing they can do if you leave after a month. My friend took a lead position at a company and left after a month because something better came along. They were probably pissed but it should be no concern of yours.

The only problem with this is that I'll probably end up asking for some type of reference from my employer for grad school. If the school(s) asked what happened with DFCS, I'd hate to have to tell them that I started there and then quit because something better showed up. Since I'm fortunate enough to be in the position where I don't need a job right this second, I do have some time to wait around and see what comes up.

Gah, I really was hoping the university would get back to me about at least one position before the state called back.

If your employment is short, you don't have to mention that you worked for them.

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: Ranger X

Originally posted by: Whisper

Originally posted by: Ranger X
Take the job and resign once something better comes along. Think about yourself and only about yourself, instead of the welfare of the company. There is nothing they can do if you leave after a month. My friend took a lead position at a company and left after a month because something better came along. They were probably pissed but it should be no concern of yours.

The only problem with this is that I'll probably end up asking for some type of reference from my employer for grad school. If the school(s) asked what happened with DFCS, I'd hate to have to tell them that I started there and then quit because something better showed up. Since I'm fortunate enough to be in the position where I don't need a job right this second, I do have some time to wait around and see what comes up.

Gah, I really was hoping the university would get back to me about at least one position before the state called back.

If your employment is short, you don't have to mention that you worked for them.

very true...good point

 

[TheAudit]

You may not need a job right now but what if nothing comes up at the university? Then you will be stuck between a rock and a hard place and you?ll probably end up starting a career as a crack salesperson or perhaps as an armed robbery technician. Eventually something BAD will happen and you will end up serving 5 to 10 years at a state penitentiary. All because you didn?t take that job offer.
Way to go.

Seriously, if I were you, I?d probably take the position.
Good luck, dude.

 

[Whisper]

Thanks for the replies so far; I'm about to call them back and see what's up. Another stipuation is that I don't have a car at the moment, only a motorcycle. The position is probably going to require that I have a car (which I originally was going to within a few weeks, but that plan has fallen through for the time being), so we'll see what happens.