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dallastiger55 
LSU Fan
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
1884 posts
| update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 9:12 pm)
so i had my third interview with my direct competitor today and they offered me what i wanted and i accepted.
so my start date isnt for three weeks because thats when their new hire orientation starts so i basically have between now and late Feb to be at my current job.
new boss said he doesnt care what i do between now and then as long as i show up on day 1.
so my options are:
1. give notice this week and have them either accept two weeks notice(which they've never done) or they let me walk that day(probably Friday)
2. I work one more week and then give notice next friday and take one week off with no pay
3. work up until the friday before my new companys start date and milk every last dollar out of current job and give them notice that friday
im leaning towards option 3 because everyone ive known who has left was given until the end of that current week. what i dont know is if they paid them for the full two weeks or vacation pay. i really cant afford to just take a one or two week vacation and not have a paycheck until the new job starts.
What do you think MT board?
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rmc
LSU Fan
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2004
21153 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 9:20 pm to dallastiger55)
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im leaning towards option 3 because everyone ive known who has left was given until the end of that current week. what i dont know is if they paid them for the full two weeks or vacation pay. i really cant afford to just take a one or two week vacation and not have a paycheck until the new job starts.
Well, certain professions or jobs with access to sensitive information lend themselves to immediate resignations instead of the customary two weeks. If you are certain yours is one then #3 seems fine. However, it would be really shitty if you gave them two weeks notice only to tell them you gotta go immediately if they accept that. I'd lean to #2. Also, is your job at all commission based?
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LSUtoOmaha
LSU Fan
Nashville
Member since Apr 2004
20474 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 9:21 pm to dallastiger55)
Will you need their reference in the future?
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dallastiger55
LSU Fan
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
1884 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:09 pm to LSUtoOmaha)
Job is good base plus commission
Once I leave I can't come back but you never know about reference.
I just can't afford a week without pay
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C
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The Woodlands, TX
Member since Dec 2007
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| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:13 pm to dallastiger55)
I thought most gave 2 weeks pay so you sign a confidentiality statement or something like that if they let you go early?
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wegotdatwood 
Arkansas Fan
Member since Aug 2009
13834 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:26 pm to dallastiger55)
Whatever you pick, save up a little $ so next time you switch jobs it doesn't mess you up.
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LSUTigers00884 
LA-Lafayette Fan
Lafayette
Member since Oct 2011
619 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:59 pm to dallastiger55)
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Can't afford a week without pay
Ouch. Save some money! ??
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CalcuttaTigah
Member since Jul 2009
376 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/29/13 at 11:24 pm to dallastiger55)
Does a lapse in health insurance come into play here?
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CE Tiger 
New Orleans Saints Fan
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
25819 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/30/13 at 12:49 am to dallastiger55)
do you have any vacation saved up that they will pay out to supplement a week's pay?
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NC_Tigah
LSU Fan
Member since Sep 2003
40223 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/30/13 at 12:54 am to dallastiger55)
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What do you think MT board?
The world is small and careers are long. You may well come across your old colleagues again in the future, and under different circumstances.
Do the right thing!
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ugasickem 
Georgia Fan
I'm on a Boat!
Member since Nov 2010
3358 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/30/13 at 8:50 am to dallastiger55)
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I just can't afford a week without pay
get a credit card.
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Meauxjeaux 
Memphis Fan
I have 91k posts with all my alters
Member since Jun 2005
13061 posts
| re: update on job interview (Posted on 1/30/13 at 9:43 am to dallastiger55)
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I just can't afford a week without pay
A recommendation from experience.
Stop spending any and all money on anything that is not critical to your existence until you can afford a week without pay.
ETA: If there is nothing you can cut that is not critical to your existence, downsize your lifestyle.
This post was edited on 1/30 at 9:45 am
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