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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 by Hammond Tiger Fan
Hammond
Member since Oct 2007
16225 posts
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.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
66593 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:55 pm to
I have... just to see what they offer. you just never know.
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
84464 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:55 pm to
What could it hurt? And who knows what kind of crazy awesome offer could come from it.
Posted by rondo
Worst. Poster. Evar.
Member since Jan 2004
77416 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to
Look at Mr. "Has a job and has other jobs available to him"

dick
Posted by LaBR4
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
51270 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to
Sure, Tucson is nice this time of year.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
24754 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to
quote:

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 by Tiger Prawn
Member since Dec 2016
22032 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:56 pm to
quote:

The recruiter contacted me at work of all places.


Posted by lnomm34
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
12636 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm to
What does your wife do that's so specialized?
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171114 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm to
Go and see what they offer. Could be nice.
Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
14841 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:57 pm to
If they're buying, I'm flying.

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 by Winston Cup
Dallas Cowboys Fan
Member since May 2016
65525 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:58 pm to
a free enchilada dinner is a free enchilada dinner
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57514 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:58 pm to
quote:

Would you go on a job interview knowing that you are unlikely to accept if offered?
yes. first it give you practice. It expands your network. And you never know you might like it.
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
17612 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 2:59 pm to
Sure. As another said, you never know. And it makes great practice.
Posted by Boudreaux35
BR
Member since Sep 2007
21676 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:04 pm to
Pack your clubs up and go.

Now, give us the pics.
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
19906 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:05 pm to
No harm in hearing a offer
Posted by BenDover
Member since Jul 2010
5433 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:07 pm to
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?
Posted by Pitch To Johnny
Houston
Member since Jun 2015
4196 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:10 pm to
I'm at my current job after going to an interview here with no intention of leaving my previous company. You never know.
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:14 pm to
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...
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
85472 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:17 pm to
quote:

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 by idlewatcher
County Jail
Member since Jan 2012
79606 posts
Posted on 10/18/17 at 3:29 pm to
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
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