tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966747504559676498.post8201162600475739533..comments2023-06-11T04:38:01.334-04:00Comments on Wynn Anne's Meanderings: A bird in the hand?Wordfiendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06655930772371361091noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966747504559676498.post-1495811123990613532010-11-01T12:31:02.840-04:002010-11-01T12:31:02.840-04:00Good advice all around. I had already told Job 2 t...Good advice all around. I had already told Job 2 that I had received a job offer but that I was still interested in interviewing. And they were still interested in me. I have not yet asked them about the timeframe for their decision - a good variable to check out. But I think I can leave that for the interview. <br /><br />Also - Job 1 told me, in writing, that my first day "could be a while until the paperwork is final." This is government, after all.Wordfiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953425796249652505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966747504559676498.post-10957041498385696122010-11-01T12:18:01.197-04:002010-11-01T12:18:01.197-04:00A bird in hand (job 1) is always better than two i...A bird in hand (job 1) is always better than two in the bush (job 2). Thus, plan for job 1 because you've got it, adn don't do anything to sabotage it. That said, permanency (job 2) is better than temp (job 1). So, I agree with the other post-er... tell Job 2 that you've received an offer, but you'd prefer permanent and are very interested in their position. That spells integrity-- and if they want you, makes sure they'll act quickly. And if they can't act quickly, then you know that job 1 is the one. <br /><br />Don't worry, I'd say that's ethical. As long as you're up front about it, and you don't yet have a signed contract, you're being reasonable. In this day and age, companies don't expect undying loyalty from employees-- because they don't show that loyalty to us.Alizanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966747504559676498.post-3920007891754051972010-11-01T10:30:36.370-04:002010-11-01T10:30:36.370-04:00I would be honest with the Job 2 folks and tell th...I would be honest with the Job 2 folks and tell them that you have a temporary position offered and want them to be aware that a) it is temporary and a permanent role is still one of your priorities, b) your time line is very tight (you do not have time for a lengthy hiring process), and c) you feel that Job 2 has some interesting aspects to it. Then let them decide whether to proceed.<br />I had a similar situation and withdrew from an opportunity because the head of HR said it would not be a "fast" decision - the CFO was ticked when I pulled out. It also helped with my negotiating position with the company I eventually went with (I was also honest with them that another company was interviewing me).<br />This also increases their first impression of your integrity - an important hiring point nowadays.<br />Good Luck either way!Royalstardadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310820764796492934noreply@blogger.com