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Is it wrong to accept a job offer b'cos need an income, and then continue to look for ideal job?

Given the current market and being unemployed and needing an income, is this the wrong thing to do? Especially if it takes you further away from where want to be? Or can anything really be justified for the next year or so?

Asked by suitor

Posted in Layoffs and Investment Banking / M & A

07 May 2008

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  • Ultimately any job must be mutually rewarding to work out. If you can give a fair day's work for a day's pay, then you are being fair to your employer. In a position where there is a long training /learning curve, you should daily/weekly honestly evaluate if the job will be right for you. Give your employer feedback devoted to making the job become more in line with your expectations. Consider and discuss the possibility of advancement or lateral moves. Treat your employer as you would have an employee treat you.

    Jim Gallo 08 May 2008

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  • I have a lot of friends that are dealing with this question. And bsically for them it seems to boil down to two schools of thought. The first group feels that employee/employer relationships are two-way. And thus, if the employer lets a new hire go after two months due to economic reasons this is fair...so, it should also be fair in the reverse. However, very few employers will go through the trouble of briging someone on as staff for 60/90/120 days just to get something done & then kick 'em to the curb. If you believe in Karma, tread lightly with this philosophy. Also, remember that you are required to disclose this employer relationship when you move to the next job (and a short stint at a firm can be worse that being unemployed. As for myself, I tend to take the higher road of being an independent consultant. Not only does it allow for some flex in looking, the rates can be healthy (depending on subject area), it illustrates an entrepenurial spirit (i.e executive/leadership)...plus it could even lead to a solid offer. If you can find work as an independent consulant, I would advise that path (IMHO).

    videll 08 May 2008

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  • I think its absolutely fair. Nobody is going to look out for your interests but you. If you need to make a living you need to do what you have to do.

    Its fair 27 May 2008

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  • I agree with Its fair. If you can take care of urself now, what makes u think u still can afford to wait for the right job?? Furthermore, what makes u think the right job will come so soon?? What if it only comes next 2 yrs? If ur good, the right job will take u in, regardless of how short u are with ur current employer. If ur not good, the ur interested job, may not be interested in u...

    finster 06 Jun 2008

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