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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 2:58 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 2:59 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
Sure. As another said, you never know. And it makes great practice.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:04 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 3:07 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
I did it last month knowing full and well that I wasn't going to accept their offer. It's good practice and like other posters have said it expands your network as well. You never know unless you go.
Also what's your wife do that makes you so certain she'd have a tough time finding a job?
Also what's your wife do that makes you so certain she'd have a tough time finding a job?
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:10 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
I'm at my current job after going to an interview here with no intention of leaving my previous company. You never know.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:14 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
I've done it for experience fresh out of college.
Probably wouldn't now if I knew there was zero chance I'd take it.
1% chance though, maybe...
Probably wouldn't now if I knew there was zero chance I'd take it.
1% chance though, maybe...
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:17 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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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
It's not small either though. You're talking about roughly 1MM people in the metro area.
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:29 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
While I understand your frustration, keep in mind that recruiters end up getting f'ed pretty often - using an "open" job as leverage to get higher pay at their current job etc.
My brother is a recruiter at the largest firm here in Houston and this happens constantly. One of his new hires didn't show up to work......
because he was in jail for felony domestic violence and meth
My brother is a recruiter at the largest firm here in Houston and this happens constantly. One of his new hires didn't show up to work......
because he was in jail for felony domestic violence and meth
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