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So, I've currently got a good job, though I'm pretty sick of it after 2.5 years, and I'm ready for more opportunity (see - bigger title, more $, and more happiness). My current company doesn't offer me any of these in the near future. In early January, a buddy hit me up (former coworker at current company) to tell me that his new company has an open spot. New company is a bad-****ing ass, young company, and they don't **** around with their interview process. It would more than double my salary, and essentially be the new income floor for any job beyond this. Fantastic resume builder, but also a place I could see myself working in for years. If it knocks, an absolutely cannot pass it up. That being said, in order to do these interviews, they've got me jumping through hoops. Just part of the process with a busy, growing company in a market where they have candidates lined up out the door. I've taken 2 and half sick days already this month, with one day or less notice each time. They told me to come in tomorrow and meet with one of their Exec. higher ups, and I've got to fake sick AGAIN. And then next week, I have one final meeting (hopefully!) with another higher up, and that should be a wrap. I've been told I'm the leading candidate, and the finish line is in sight. My issue is that my current boss, who I'm cool with, has to think I'm dying of AIDS or something. I feel like a dick lying, and if for some reason I don't get this new job, I'll have a black mark by my name for being a sketchy POS. If I do get it, it will be pretty obvious I've been lying. Anyone been through this? Advice for how to not burn a bridge or how to navigate carefully in this situation? |
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01-23-2014, 07:52 PM | #2 |
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01-23-2014, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, I should have said I have awesome hygiene and my scrotum resembles a plucked quail breast.
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01-23-2014, 07:58 PM | #4 |
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For your question I think many of us had to play the game of job manipulation.
I've made a mistake once and told my boss I was going to look for a new job because I thought he was cool enough and I was just being honest. They found my replacement before I got hired other job. |
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The #1 rule is watch out for #1 and don't step in #2.
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Oh yeah man. Smooth as a pair of eggs.
*jumbo eggs
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ball powder.
the go with confidence.
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Gold Bond well stocked and awaiting the chance to cling to my netherlands.
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lol. "* jumbo".
as in Ostrich?
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Hey man, your word, not mine.
But yes, Ostrich.
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What kind of work do you do?
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