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Would you go on a job interview knowing that you are unlikely to accept if offered?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:54 pm
I was contacted by a recruiter about a job out in Tucson, AZ. I didn't solicit for this job. The recruiter contacted me at work of all places. So, I set up a time to listen and did the phone screening process with the hiring manager and now they want to fly me out.
The problem I have with this opportunity is the location. Even though it would likely be a great opportunity for me, it wouldn't be that good of a move for my wife. Tucson isn't that big of a city and it's mostly government contractors out there. It would be hard for her to find work given that the city itself is barely larger than New Orleans. Because of that, one of my requirements to move is any offers that I entertain must be in a fairly large metroplex area so she'll have an easier time trying to find a new job.
The only way I would consider this opportunity is if they are willing to pay a lot more than what I make now (which at a minimum is about 40%) so the move would be beneficial for the family as a whole.
So, should I continue on with this and fly out there knowing that I would likely decline if I'm offered something.
The problem I have with this opportunity is the location. Even though it would likely be a great opportunity for me, it wouldn't be that good of a move for my wife. Tucson isn't that big of a city and it's mostly government contractors out there. It would be hard for her to find work given that the city itself is barely larger than New Orleans. Because of that, one of my requirements to move is any offers that I entertain must be in a fairly large metroplex area so she'll have an easier time trying to find a new job.
The only way I would consider this opportunity is if they are willing to pay a lot more than what I make now (which at a minimum is about 40%) so the move would be beneficial for the family as a whole.
So, should I continue on with this and fly out there knowing that I would likely decline if I'm offered something.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:55 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
I have... just to see what they offer. you just never know.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:55 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
What could it hurt? And who knows what kind of crazy awesome offer could come from it.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Look at Mr. "Has a job and has other jobs available to him"
dick
dick
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Sure, Tucson is nice this time of year.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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So, should I continue on with this and fly out there knowing that I would likely decline if I'm offered something.
Why not hear them out, make a ridiculous counter offer and if they accept, profit. If they dont, then you got away for the weekend. win/win
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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The recruiter contacted me at work of all places.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
What does your wife do that's so specialized?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Go and see what they offer. Could be nice.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
If they're buying, I'm flying.
Ask for a 30% bump in what you make now.
What's to lose?
Ask for a 30% bump in what you make now.
What's to lose?
This post was edited on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm to lnomm34
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What does your wife do that's so specialized?
More importantly, obligatory "pics."
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:58 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
a free enchilada dinner is a free enchilada dinner
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:58 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
quote:yes. first it give you practice. It expands your network. And you never know you might like it.
Would you go on a job interview knowing that you are unlikely to accept if offered?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:58 pm to TH03
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Go and see what they offer. Could be nice
did this with IBM back in the late 90's. Threw out a number i knew they would balk at. They agreed right away. made me wish i had thrown out a higher number.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:59 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Sure. As another said, you never know. And it makes great practice.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:00 pm to TaderSalad
quote:No pics. No advice.
More importantly, obligatory "pics."
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:03 pm to Mahootney
Free trip. Possible leverage at your current job. Just tossing out numbers here, say they offer you 25-30% bump over your current salary plus relocation. You can take that to your boss and see if they will bump you 15-20% to keep you. If they won’t then you’re not as valuable as you think and you can start looking local.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:04 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Pack your clubs up and go.
Now, give us the pics.
Now, give us the pics.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:05 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
No harm in hearing a offer
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:06 pm to Boudreaux35
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Now, give us the pics.
And if you're having a hard time dealing with giving the pics.... just treat it more like evidence that you do in fact have a wife.
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