Changing job right after starting
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Hey guys
Found myself in a bit of a situation I am wondering how I should work it. Basically I've been working in my previous job for a year and a half and for the last 8 months or so I've been pretty desperate to get out (low paid, have a very bad relationship with my immediate superior and was really struggling to drag myself in every day). So last month I had chucked my CV out to a few dozen local places. Got some notice and attended 3 interviews. I was immediately offered a job from 1 of the interviews to start when my notice period was over (14 days), I accepted this position. So I just started and finished my first working week with them however I was just offered a position from the 2nd interview I attended and if I am honest it is a much better position than that I have already accepted (better pay, hours and a company I would actually like to work for). But I really dont know how I can work this without coming over as a complete tosser.
The notice period for my new job is 14 days aswell so in theory I could hand in my notice and tell the 2nd employer when I can finish without telling them I had already started another job. But I think Im going to really come off as a total dick doing this which Id rather not do since the team im now working with seem alright. Both jobs are low level retail so some level of employee throughput are too be expected I suppose (2nd job is retail with technical work & better pay to reflect it, company rhymes with hall frauds).
I know there are a lot of managerial types about here Id love some advice from, would I be coming off as a dick for immediately quiting to accept a slightly higher paying/more fufilling role? Provided Im not using this company for references due to my short time there is there any way it could come back to bite me in the ass in any way other than my morals?
Thanks
CAE
Found myself in a bit of a situation I am wondering how I should work it. Basically I've been working in my previous job for a year and a half and for the last 8 months or so I've been pretty desperate to get out (low paid, have a very bad relationship with my immediate superior and was really struggling to drag myself in every day). So last month I had chucked my CV out to a few dozen local places. Got some notice and attended 3 interviews. I was immediately offered a job from 1 of the interviews to start when my notice period was over (14 days), I accepted this position. So I just started and finished my first working week with them however I was just offered a position from the 2nd interview I attended and if I am honest it is a much better position than that I have already accepted (better pay, hours and a company I would actually like to work for). But I really dont know how I can work this without coming over as a complete tosser.
The notice period for my new job is 14 days aswell so in theory I could hand in my notice and tell the 2nd employer when I can finish without telling them I had already started another job. But I think Im going to really come off as a total dick doing this which Id rather not do since the team im now working with seem alright. Both jobs are low level retail so some level of employee throughput are too be expected I suppose (2nd job is retail with technical work & better pay to reflect it, company rhymes with hall frauds).
I know there are a lot of managerial types about here Id love some advice from, would I be coming off as a dick for immediately quiting to accept a slightly higher paying/more fufilling role? Provided Im not using this company for references due to my short time there is there any way it could come back to bite me in the ass in any way other than my morals?
Thanks
CAE
I wouldn't worry too much.
Think of it this way, your new employer can decide they don't want you for pretty much no reason at this stage too so you're hardly manacled to one another.
Be honest with them and even if you do walk away feeling like a bit of a dick think of it as a little short term egg on face for what is hopefully a long term good decision.
Think of it this way, your new employer can decide they don't want you for pretty much no reason at this stage too so you're hardly manacled to one another.
Be honest with them and even if you do walk away feeling like a bit of a dick think of it as a little short term egg on face for what is hopefully a long term good decision.
I had the same happen to me a few years ago.
I'm also potentially about to be in the same situation again end of the month, with an Interview tomorrow(job 1), one the following week (job 2), and then another 1st Oct (job 3). Job 1 is 3 grand a year more than im on now and within the same team I currently work in. Job 2 is with the same employer but an IT Tech role, 6 grand a year more than now, and is the field I actually want to work in long term. Job 3 is external, IT related and also starts on 6grand a year more but with management training, but it has great long term prospects as a career and pay so it is my first choice.
Unfortunately they've all come up at the same time, and the start dates are all two weeks apart from each other. I'll accept each job if I'm offered it as each is a step above the other.
What I'll have to do and would recommend you do is just be truthful and honest and not burn your bridges. When the time comes I'll say that I'm sorry to have to leave so quickly after being appointed, my dream role came up at the same time that met with my career and financial aspirations, but I didn't think I would be offered an interview, let alone the post. I've enjoyed my short time in this role and was looking forward to getting my teeth into it long term, and I would be happy to go over with you what my long term ideas were.
Employers aren't naive and know that people apply for multiple positions and will likely take the more attractive prospect if offered it. You have to do what is best FOR YOU, and as long as you're polite and apologetic that you're leaving already they will be fine about it. They probably have other candidates whom they can offer the role to anyway.
I'm also potentially about to be in the same situation again end of the month, with an Interview tomorrow(job 1), one the following week (job 2), and then another 1st Oct (job 3). Job 1 is 3 grand a year more than im on now and within the same team I currently work in. Job 2 is with the same employer but an IT Tech role, 6 grand a year more than now, and is the field I actually want to work in long term. Job 3 is external, IT related and also starts on 6grand a year more but with management training, but it has great long term prospects as a career and pay so it is my first choice.
Unfortunately they've all come up at the same time, and the start dates are all two weeks apart from each other. I'll accept each job if I'm offered it as each is a step above the other.
What I'll have to do and would recommend you do is just be truthful and honest and not burn your bridges. When the time comes I'll say that I'm sorry to have to leave so quickly after being appointed, my dream role came up at the same time that met with my career and financial aspirations, but I didn't think I would be offered an interview, let alone the post. I've enjoyed my short time in this role and was looking forward to getting my teeth into it long term, and I would be happy to go over with you what my long term ideas were.
Employers aren't naive and know that people apply for multiple positions and will likely take the more attractive prospect if offered it. You have to do what is best FOR YOU, and as long as you're polite and apologetic that you're leaving already they will be fine about it. They probably have other candidates whom they can offer the role to anyway.
I had the same happen a few years ago.
Hunting around for jobs and was getting desperate. Went to many many interviews and never got the job. Then had 2 interviews in a week, 1 was at a crappy local place, the other was at Kiss (radio station). - Role was Creative / Advertising based.
I got offered the crappy local job 10 days after interview and accepted it as nothing else. Didn't hear back from Kiss. Then about 3 weeks after starting at the crappy local place they called me and offered me the job.
I refused thinking I was being loyal to the company that hired me. Regretted it ever since and it taught me to do what I want for me and not worry about other people. The crappy local job eventually turned out to be really bad and I left on very bad terms with the business owner - started taking steroids, all his staff left except me as I needed the job and then he got violent and I walked.
Go for the job you want.
Hunting around for jobs and was getting desperate. Went to many many interviews and never got the job. Then had 2 interviews in a week, 1 was at a crappy local place, the other was at Kiss (radio station). - Role was Creative / Advertising based.
I got offered the crappy local job 10 days after interview and accepted it as nothing else. Didn't hear back from Kiss. Then about 3 weeks after starting at the crappy local place they called me and offered me the job.
I refused thinking I was being loyal to the company that hired me. Regretted it ever since and it taught me to do what I want for me and not worry about other people. The crappy local job eventually turned out to be really bad and I left on very bad terms with the business owner - started taking steroids, all his staff left except me as I needed the job and then he got violent and I walked.
Go for the job you want.
Take the job you want, OP.
It's too important a decision to be based upon how you think you'll be perceived by your 'current' employer.
It's not unheard of for people to get a better offer and leave very quickly after starting a job, or indeed to not actually turn up on the first day having found something better since accepting an offer.
It's too important a decision to be based upon how you think you'll be perceived by your 'current' employer.
It's not unheard of for people to get a better offer and leave very quickly after starting a job, or indeed to not actually turn up on the first day having found something better since accepting an offer.
These situations are a nightmare and always make you feel bad but you have to put yourself first.
I was out of work last Christmas and I went for an interview and work trial at a restaurant in Broadway about 10 miles away, got offered the job and said yes. In the meantime I'd applied for something local, much better pay, interesting etc had an interview but didn't think it went that well.
On the day of my first shift at the restaurant I got a call from the other place offering me the job to which of course I accepted, the telephone call to the restaurants HR lady was awkward to say the very least!
I was out of work last Christmas and I went for an interview and work trial at a restaurant in Broadway about 10 miles away, got offered the job and said yes. In the meantime I'd applied for something local, much better pay, interesting etc had an interview but didn't think it went that well.
On the day of my first shift at the restaurant I got a call from the other place offering me the job to which of course I accepted, the telephone call to the restaurants HR lady was awkward to say the very least!
Be a tosser. 
I know you'll feel guilty, but like a poster above I didn't do it and I regretted it for years. I had just finished uni and had 10 days left on my tenancy before facing having to move back to where I grew up and live with my parents. I was getting nowhere job wise and then out of the blue I got offered 2 interviews - one a job with a small firm, the other a grad scheme with one of the worlds largest energy companies. I got offered the small company job 3 days before my tenancy expired - I took it and got to stay in the city I wanted to live in. My boss at the new place always talked about loyalty. 2 weeks in I was offered the other job... I rejected it on loyalty grounds (at my interview they talked about pay scaling up every 6 months, directorship achievable in 5-7 years). It turned out the loyalty was a one way street - 2 years later my salary was the same and I'd gone nowhere despite above target performance - I quit and had so many regrets.
Never regret the things you don't do - do it, and if it doesn't work out, learn lessons from the mistakes you make. Go for it - life's too short.
I know you'll feel guilty, but like a poster above I didn't do it and I regretted it for years. I had just finished uni and had 10 days left on my tenancy before facing having to move back to where I grew up and live with my parents. I was getting nowhere job wise and then out of the blue I got offered 2 interviews - one a job with a small firm, the other a grad scheme with one of the worlds largest energy companies. I got offered the small company job 3 days before my tenancy expired - I took it and got to stay in the city I wanted to live in. My boss at the new place always talked about loyalty. 2 weeks in I was offered the other job... I rejected it on loyalty grounds (at my interview they talked about pay scaling up every 6 months, directorship achievable in 5-7 years). It turned out the loyalty was a one way street - 2 years later my salary was the same and I'd gone nowhere despite above target performance - I quit and had so many regrets.
Never regret the things you don't do - do it, and if it doesn't work out, learn lessons from the mistakes you make. Go for it - life's too short.
Cheers for the advice folks
Yeah I reckon I was being stupid and worrying a lot over nothing. Didnt get a chance to grab my manager today as work was rather hectic (normal for Mondays for building supplies supposedly) but Ive accepted the new job and told them I can start in 14 days starting tomorrow. Sent my manager an email at lunch time explaining my situation and asking if we could have a chat tomorrow at some point regarding it. She's no got back to us but it should be sorted tomorrow regardless as I have given her my 'notice' via email.
Thanks again for putting my mind at rest somewhat
Yeah I reckon I was being stupid and worrying a lot over nothing. Didnt get a chance to grab my manager today as work was rather hectic (normal for Mondays for building supplies supposedly) but Ive accepted the new job and told them I can start in 14 days starting tomorrow. Sent my manager an email at lunch time explaining my situation and asking if we could have a chat tomorrow at some point regarding it. She's no got back to us but it should be sorted tomorrow regardless as I have given her my 'notice' via email.
Thanks again for putting my mind at rest somewhat
I'm in a similar situation.
Started a new job and it's apparent in the first 3 weeks that the OTE was exaggerated by the Manager that interviewed me. Mainly because there is a (worrying) lack of work to go around a massively overstaffed site. (Seems the idea here is to have lots of people because that must mean higher output. Only it deosnt work unless there is increased work for those people) Talking to the people who I work alongside, many of whom have been here years. None of them are anywhere near their OTE's either. I have spent a good 7-8 hrs per week doing nothing! They also hired 2 more people in the time I've been there. And I've had similar chats with one of them.
Essentially I've taken a pay cut from my last employer (circa £4Kpa) and have quadrupled my commute to boot. Genius.
Worst thing is that whilst the management have made no real attempt to go through any form of induction process (there's many things to learn here of course) The rest of the staff have been really helpful and accommodating. They are by and large friendly and approachable. Not saying it's a terrible employer. If they were busier and had about half the staff and a bit of a restructure about their operating procedures. It could be an amazing place. But at this time it simply isn't.
Which unfortunately doesn't pay my bills. So I've made the decision to find an alternative job.
Started a new job and it's apparent in the first 3 weeks that the OTE was exaggerated by the Manager that interviewed me. Mainly because there is a (worrying) lack of work to go around a massively overstaffed site. (Seems the idea here is to have lots of people because that must mean higher output. Only it deosnt work unless there is increased work for those people) Talking to the people who I work alongside, many of whom have been here years. None of them are anywhere near their OTE's either. I have spent a good 7-8 hrs per week doing nothing! They also hired 2 more people in the time I've been there. And I've had similar chats with one of them.
Essentially I've taken a pay cut from my last employer (circa £4Kpa) and have quadrupled my commute to boot. Genius.
Worst thing is that whilst the management have made no real attempt to go through any form of induction process (there's many things to learn here of course) The rest of the staff have been really helpful and accommodating. They are by and large friendly and approachable. Not saying it's a terrible employer. If they were busier and had about half the staff and a bit of a restructure about their operating procedures. It could be an amazing place. But at this time it simply isn't.
Which unfortunately doesn't pay my bills. So I've made the decision to find an alternative job.
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