Life Interview Advice - Page 4

Dante84 · 01-23-2014, 07:49 PM

Hey, my dogs.

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?

Sorter · 01-24-2014, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

Because that never works. Once you decide to walk you go. Even if a company matched I would walk. Someone who wants to pay you considerably more than people that see you everyday you don't walk you run to them because you have already sold your potential to them which is not an easy thing to do.

Depends on your job.

RippedmyFlesh · 01-24-2014, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

Depends on your job.

That is true. The problem if you stay is they feel like you have a wondering eye.
My wife when were single used to yell at me for wearing mirrored sunglasses because she couldn't see if I was checking out others. For her I stopped wearing them so I knew she had me at that point.

Sorter · 01-24-2014, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

That is true. The problem if you stay they feel like you have a wondering eye. My wife when were single used to yell at me for wearing mirrored sunglasses because she couldn't see if I was checking out others. For her I stopped wearing them so I knew she had me at that point.

Should have messed with her and wore them constantly.

RippedmyFlesh · 01-24-2014, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

Should have messed with her and wore them constantly.

She didn't rant about she would just give subtle digs like looking at them and fix her hair like she was looking in a mirror.

**Predarat** · 01-24-2014, 08:16 AM

Wow sounds exactly what I have been going through and still am. My current company has a 'temporary possibly more permanent' fix, but if that goes away I will be looking again, this time more aggressively. Some companies understand and will schedule interviews in your favor, but with the job market on their side most will not so its a tough situation. If you have children, they get sick too, and the flu is going around pretty bad nowdays. If not thats out the window as a reason. Also sometimes you need a docs appointment but they also need lab work and tests done. At times a follow up to adjust your medicine levels. Then the dentist, a check up, but they find a cavity and you have to go in again. But suddenly a toothache happens and you may need to go in suddenly. In the end it seems if you give the two week notice and do your best to wrap things up and transition to your replacement, the former employer will appreciate that. Even offer assistance after you leave to help with soothing the bridge burning. Hope they do not take you up on it though haha.

Dante84 · 01-28-2014, 10:55 AM

Welp, I got the job.

Sitting here crying at my desk right now (man tears). This is one of the best days of my life.

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Hi Dante84,

Feedback was positive!

We'd like to make you an offer to start on 2/10/14 if that is at all possible. I should have an offer letter to you in the next day or so, I will do my best.

Can you confirm if that start date works for you?

Congratulations! I know the team is excited to have you join. I am waiting on our CFO to return from his travel, but should have you an offer letter to review in the next day.

ThaVirus · 01-28-2014, 10:56 AM

Congratulations!

**J Diddy** · 01-28-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Welp, I got the job.

Sitting here crying at my desk right now (man tears). This is one of the best days of my life.

So what you're saying is that it wasn't you but rather MTG all along?

Congrats!

**ptlyon** · 01-28-2014, 11:02 AM

Congrats. Remember they always like the new guy who brings donuts or treats of some kind his first week.

**Rain Man** · 01-28-2014, 11:08 AM

Congrats, dude. Remember us as you climb the corporate ladder and perhaps need market research or demographics.

Dante84 · 01-28-2014, 11:09 AM

Thanks bros. I might vomit.

**Rain Man** · 01-28-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Thanks bros. I might vomit.

You want to make a strong first impression, but also a good one. I would suggest not vomiting, at least not on your first day.

**J Diddy** · 01-28-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

You want to make a strong first impression, but also a good one. I would suggest not vomiting, at least not on your first day.

On the other hand, since he's still working at the job he called in sick for to get this one it might solidify his alibi.

Dante84 · 01-28-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

You want to make a strong first impression, but also a good one. I would suggest not vomiting, at least not on your first day.

Oh i just meant now, on my current employer's floor.

nice little "**** you, **** you, you're cool, I'm out" moment

Dante84 · 01-28-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

On the other hand, since he's still working at the job he called in sick for to get this one it might solidify his alibi.

I'm in sales, so i've got to sell it.

01-23-2014, 07:49 PM
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