Signed job offer letter but now want to stay at my current employer? Can I lie to new company to stay on good terms? :(?
I have been with Company A for 4 years. I was looking for a different job because I drive nearly 60 miles a day to work ONE WAY - 31,200 miles in just 1 year. I love my current employer. They are amazing but I refuse to move out of my town and my current town is small. Company B offered me a job (really rare that they even had a job with my skill available - I've been checking daily for the last year), there are literally NO other places I could work for in my town. My real worry and reason for looking for a new job was the cost of a new car every 4 years after all the mileage I would be putting on it. I went to put my 2 weeks and my boss told me I was getting promoted in the next month. He showed me, a nearly 15K raise by the end of the year as well as eligible for bonuses. He also told me of plans he had for me in the next 2 months. I had actually heard of these plans from someone else but didn't believe it till it came from his mouth. So now I want to stay but I don't want to be in bad terms with the B in case I do finally get tired of driving later. I signed a job offer with B but want to stay now with A.My plan was to tell them that I did not realize I was still under contract with A because of all the training I had and I don't want to have to pay those fees, that I am incredibly sorry for wasting their time but I hope that at a later date I can join them but I can't now. Can they find out this is a lie? I just want to work for them but maybe at a later time.
How do I answer the question "Why do you want to leave your current company," when I think my current employer is struggling in a small industry and want to ensure that my answer does not come off as an outright criticism of it?
Personally , the interviewer obviously knows. However, some things I have found are useful1. My current company was a great place to start my career, got to learn a lot, now I think I have what it takes to move to a smaller company , take more responsibility, drive bigger things. My current company is a little too big, and probably won't give me that much of opportunity2. I feel that I have mastered what I have doing and with the tech market moving fast, I think it is better to be active, work with younger people and check out what's going on. A new job gives me an opportunity to deep dive into something new, something challenging3. It obviously makes sense to take advantage of this question to praise the company (esp if you are speaking to a startup co-founder). eg. xxx is a great product that even I use, and I have some ideas for it, and I would love to see them go live.I think money is an implicit answer, but i would not say no, if asked if it was about the money . Or you can say "Well, money's not the driver for this decision, but obviously, I would like to work hard and earn some more money if given an opportunity". Speaking about the culture of the old company , is a careful thing. You have to make sure that you don't screw your own image . For example I interviewed a guy who said " I have worked really hard so far, I want to join a big company so that I can get into a 9-5 routine and take care of my kids "
Can my current, soon to be old, employer contact my new company regarding the offer?
Not sure where you are at, but here in the US, most companies ask if you would prefer that they NOT contact your existing employer.That’s a moot point though if you work in an industry, like IT, where people frequently move around.I know in my company, it wouldn’t be hard to find people from other firms who have moved over. We can easily determine if the candidate is hire able by asking them if they would be willing to work with the candidate again. If NOT, why..Referrals are huge in the industry. You just have to be cautious because some give great referrals to get rid of toxic employees…Sure, hire “Bob”, he’s a great addition to any team. You need to press and ask why. Also, if he’s so great, why aren’t they trying to keep him?Good Luck!
What should I do? I like my current employer, but they are unstable, and may not stay open. They know I am looking for another job. I just landed an interview with another company. Do I tell my current employer I need the day off for an interview?
You should arrange the your job interview, and you job search, for that matter, in a way that is as inconspicuous as possible. One of the other posters asked if you really need to take a full day off for an interview. I would avoid doing that, if possible, and even see if you can arrange arrange to meet before or after work, or even at lunch.If your employer and coworkers know you are looking for a job, they’ll wonder what you’re doing and where you’ve been, and you’ll do a “walk of shame” when you missed a day, are a bit late, or even when you’re dressed nicely. Better that they see and know as little as possible, until you officially give notice.If “what should I do?” also means “should I stay or should I go?”, that is, of course, a decision you have to weigh yourself. You have to consider where your best advancement opportunities are and what serves your long term objectives best. If you haven’t done the “Where do I want to be in five years?” thing, now is the time.That said, it’s good to work for and with people you like, and stability and a good work environment are often more important than advancement, especially if you’re doing what you want already.If you want more money, a better job title, new responsibilities and experiences, or a more prestigious employer (like moving from the “ Anytown Gazette” to “The New York Times”) changing jobs is a natural step. We all have say goodbye to the folks we know and love to make our mark in the world at some point.It’s a bit trickier if you are making a sideways move because you have doubts about the financial stability of your current employer. For one thing, you tend to think more what you’re leaving than where you’re going. You may do the same work, but in a less desirable situation.The one thing I can say is, if you know that the your organization is unstable and at risk or closing, chances are the situation is pretty bad. Management keeps that kind of information quiet as long as they can. It’s a lot easier to find work when you’re working than after you’ve been layed off.
Should I stay in my current job or take a job offer with a better pay?
I can’t tell you exactly if it is a good or bad idea. However I can give you some questions to consider that may illuminate your path.Which employer is more likely to help me meet my future career goals?Are you willing to start over again at building rapport and alliances again at a new company?Will you be leaving things on a favorable note with your current boss?Why can’t you ask for more responsibilities in your current role?How will this appear on your resume with future employers?Have you calculated other things like cost of relocating, or commute time?Do you have a spouse or child that could be impacted by this decision?Do you want to use your new offer as a bargaining chip to increase your salary at your current job?Are the working hours different than what you are used to?Just because the base pay is higher does that also mean that total compensation is better? Vacation days, 401(K) match, company stock etc.Is risking having a new bad boss better than giving up a guaranteed good relationship with your superior?Are the Glassdoor reviews of the company even relevant to the type of work you will be doing?
Do I tell my new potential employer I am engaged?
I am being recruited for a job halfway across the country from an affiliate whom I recently saw in person. I'm not sure I will do it since it is a big move and I am on the fence about staying at my current job. After talking to some key people, I have decided to fly out and formally interview with the new company. Thing is, I also got engaged this weekend (yay!). This was not a surprise, but will change how employers view me. Do I mention this to the folks I interview with? I think honesty is important when building a new professional relationship, and moving my fiance/his career is a big consideration too. My fiance is willing to transfer his job if it's the right thing for me to do so I am lucky in that sense. However, I am a woman under 30 and don't want to be seen as (1) distracted and take lots of time off to get married, or (2) a person not worth professional development because I'll probably have babies soon and leave the workforce anyway. This may sound antiquated and sexist to some (because it is), but I have directly seen this happen in my current (and previous) company to several women. So is it worth sharing this with a future employer? I wonder if moving a man across the country with me shows I'm serious enough to think long-term (and worthy of a higher starting salary) or will the social stigma against young engaged women hinder me? Thanks in advance for your useful advice.
Should I tell my future employer about my current employer's counter-offer?
I've recently interviewed and obtained another job with a higher title than I am in my current job. I read the details of my offer letter for my new job and signed and accepted the job. I went in to put my 2 weeks notice into my current job, and of course they don't want me to leave. They then counter-offered me a promotion to get me to stay with them, which would actually in turn pay more than the new job. My question is, should I bring this up to the new employer? I'm afraid to ask them to re-negotiate the pay due to me already signing the offer letter, but I had no idea that my current job would offer me more. I want to just email them to ask for advice, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. Any advice?
Should I stay at my currently growing company or take a better job offer?
According to your own question details, the new offer is already the better job.That said, both companies seem to be wooing you.Perhaps, if you really feel like staying where you are, you could tell them of the other offer, and see if they will sweeten the pot where you are.If they won't offer you a raise to keep you, that would help prove they neither have the confidence in their own future, nor in you. So, you could go more confidently to the other place.I hope the other company is as good as you believe. Right now you are looking at two unknowns... But at least you know which one pays better.As long as changing companies now will look like a clear move up, on your résumé, and your present employer will not offer more money than the new company, I'd say change.You can always move again in a couple years, if you decide you don't like the company, and you can find another step up.
How do you know when it's time to leave your current company and move on?
Six years ago I moved to San Francisco and started working for a small startup. I had accepted an offer of $50k and some stock.San Francisco is expensive. After four months, I found that I was barely making enough to save anything after taxes, rent, groceries, transportation, etc. I decided to have a talk with the CEO.We got a coffee and sat outside our building and instead of being too blunt I told him that I was glad to help the company out early on, but some time had passed, we had raised nearly $1m more in VC money, and I needed a raise because I was having to make changes to my lifestyle (I wasn’t living extravagantly, I just wanted to have something leftover at the end of the month to save…) To which he said to me:“I don’t give a shit if you have to change your lifestyle.”That is a good example of his leadership style and top down culture he impressed on the organization. This was not inline with my expectations for a leader.For the next few months, I watched employees encounter this crude leadership style and come and go from our small startup with an average tenure of 3–4 months.Professionally, I wanted to stay at least one year, and on the one year mark I quit. In hindsight I should have quit right away and moved on.
Should I move because I'm unhappy at my job or should I stay?
I agree with the previous answers. Everyone had provided useful insight into what you can do. Read these articles too to help you find out if it's now time to quit your job, site:www.payscale.com/career-news how to know if its time to quit your job . These are posts from the career and salary research site called PayScale. You may also use the site's resources for job hunting tips including resume writing, interviews, and more.