New job dilemma

[chalmers]

I am currently interviewing with 2 employers. Here's the rundown.

Job A: Salary job, better pay than Job B by ~ $3,000/year. Much better future as far as promotions and travel are concerned. Corporate setting...suit and tie. It's a stable business who won't be going anywhere anytime soon. I finished my 3rd interview there today with the Regional Controller and will be hearing from them by the end of the week as to their decision.

Job B: Hourly job, a bit less pay. Much more laid back company...polo and khakis etc. Schedule can be a bit flexible at times. Benefits aren't as good, but still medical dental etc. Not sure of what future this job holds as far as my chances of moving up are concerned.

The problem is now I was laid off exactly a month ago, so I'm mildly desperate. Job B sent me an offer today. I would start this Monday. I would much prefer Job A, but I can't risk the potential of them not hiring me and then having nothing. If Job A calls on say, Friday, and I've already taken Job B, is it ethical to just say 'Nevermind' like that?

What say you?

 

[ThatsABigOne]

Job A seems like a more stable choice. Get a businessman-like car while you are at it.

 

[robphelan]

it's not 100% completely ethical, but it happens all the time and that's just business.

we have a fairly large IT staff ~ 300 or so...just this past year we've had new hires leave after just 2 weeks and 4 weeks.

EEs who leave after 1 yr and 1 day to because they are obligated to 1yr b/c they've received hiring bonuses/moving expenses..

it may put them in a small, bad spot but they'll get over it quickly

EDIT: don't forget that if something came up on their end, they wouldn't hesitate to call you and say the position has been canceled

 

[lokiju]

A bird in a hand is better than 2 in the bush.

That said, if A does come through, jump over for it. Better to jump over early on than once they actually depend on you.


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[SandEagle]

take Job B for now. jump over to Job A once offer is made. what's the dilemma?




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[SandEagle]

dp

 

[Rumpltzer]

Tell Job B that you need a week to think about it?

It'll be obvious that you're looking at other opportunities, but that's also their chance to "enhance" the offer they've made.

Do you own suits and stuff already? Buying clothes and a year of dry cleaning will likely burn through that $3K.

I always pay more attention to what I'll be doing at a job versus how much they're offering... but it does sound like you're more interested in Job A.