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Job dilemma

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AznAnarchy99

AznAnarchy99

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I've been on the job search for a few months now and a spot called me back and made an offer. I feel as though I messed up on the negotiations. Basically for the first 3 months I'll be on a "probationary" period where I'll be making less than at my current job. After that I'll be making pretty much the same as I am now. The only thing that it has to offer me is a longer term security. I feel as though I am worth more than that rate. Not thinking and slightly pressured I signed today without telling them that id think about it.

Would it be wrong for me to keep on looking while starting my work there? They told me the last guy left because he ended up getting an offer from another company that he didn't expect and that they wanted me for the long run. In my mind if they really did they would of made a better deal.
 
Sounds like they might have a retention problem. I wonder why.

Your first reaction to any offer should be be a request for at least 24 hours to consider it. I know that doesn't help you know, but now you know 🙂

You have three options at this point:

1. Take the job and continue looking. This seems to be what you're leaning toward.
2. Take the job and settle in.
3. Rescind your acceptance of the job and keep your current job.

#1 is the worst choice in my opinion, unless your current job is just flat-out unsustainable. While it's happening more and more, if you were to leave your job in under 6 - 12 months, it's not going to look good in terms of work history.

Rescinding your acceptance won't be smiled at either, but at least that's just between you and that company.
 
I agree #2 or #3 is better. Job hopping never looks good. If you do choose #2, you really need to stay with this job for at least a couple of years.

How much underpaid do you feel you are? The "probationary" period suggests to me that they feel unsure about how you will perform. Maybe there will be room for negotiations later when you've proven yourself. Also, don't forget to take other benefits and concerns into consideration (paid time off, overtime, commute etc.).
 
JimmiG said:
I agree #2 or #3 is better. Job hopping never looks good. If you do choose #2, you really need to stay with this job for at least a couple of years.

How much underpaid do you feel you are? The "probationary" period suggests to me that they feel unsure about how you will perform. Maybe there will be room for negotiations later when you've proven yourself. Also, don't forget to take other benefits and concerns into consideration (paid time off, overtime, commute etc.).
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From looking around at different entry levels with my experience it's about 10k higher but I'd be perfectly fine working at 5k higher. The new job's commute is slightly better with overtime.
 
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