by "Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
Published 10/27/2017 at 17:33
by "Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
Published 10/27/2017 at 17:33
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So, a couple months ago I interviewed for a new job. I didn’t get it, and I know I didn’t get it because it is a government job and I saw the announcement when the person they hired was introduced at the council meeting.
About an hour ago I got a phone call from the person that conducted the interview wanting to know if I’m still interested??
I am, but I now have two other interviews lined up as well. One of them pays more than the one I interviewed for. The first job does have a better schedule and is closer to home though. I guess we’ll see what they have to say when I call back Monday.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
10/27/2017 at 17:50, STARS: 1
You could also ask them to match the higher offer, if it comes to that.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/27/2017 at 17:50, STARS: 3
Nice problem to have, relatively speaking.
"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
10/27/2017 at 18:04, STARS: 1
I may ask for a bump from the base rate simply because I already have some credentials that they want the candidate to get within 2 years of being hired.
The difference though is about $3.50/hr so I doubt they’d go that far. If they come up at all I’ll take it though because the tax rate is lower and it’s a Mon-Fri first shift position with some on call time compared to third shift working every other Saturday.
"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
10/27/2017 at 18:06, STARS: 1
To think 14 months ago I was unemployed and going to open interview sessions for dead end jobs.
"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
10/27/2017 at 18:10, STARS: 2
It is usually a warning sign if there is quick turnover in a local government position. Tread cautiously.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
10/27/2017 at 19:23, STARS: 0
Sort of, you know how stressed I’ve been this past week?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/27/2017 at 19:38, STARS: 2
And now you’re a hot commodity!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/27/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 0
A bit. Have been mildly worried about you.
Still, it’s better than no job choices.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
10/27/2017 at 20:38, STARS: 1
I’ll be alright, even if I don’t know what the fuck I’m going to do.
Still better than being unemployed.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
10/27/2017 at 20:47, STARS: 0
Good luck on government jobs.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
10/27/2017 at 21:32, STARS: 1
A Schedule that’s better for your life, and shorter drive is almost always better than more pay.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
10/27/2017 at 21:33, STARS: 0
That’s a good point. If they’re having a hard time holding on to employees there’s probably a reason
"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
10/27/2017 at 21:41, STARS: 1
Both would be a massive improvement as far as my commute. I currently commute an hour each way.
The closer of these two is 15 min each way and the further would be 25-30 depending on which of their two facilities they’re hiring for.
Anything would beat my current schedule. I switch between second and third shift every 4 shifts and work two of three weekends.