roadrunner
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:02 AM |
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O/T Job advice needed
Hi fellas.
Where i work at the minute has been very hard , its not the job its the business account or lack of it (there is only two of us) so when it comes to
pay day it's a bit of a lottery.
So over the last six weeks i have applied for quite a few jobs within my field, and on Tuesday of this week i was offered the first one which i have
accepted just to make sure i have money over xmas.
Now the wage on this new job is not great and i start next Tuesday but on wednesday i have two interviews for potentially better jobs with better
pay.
What do i do, i am going to look a dick asking for a day off work when i have just started.
Should i tell them the truth or come up with an excuse, but what sort of excuse. I'm at a loss what to do for best.
HELP PLEASE.
Brad.
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carpmart
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:18 AM |
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This is the classic 'grass is greener' and 'bird in the hand' problem!
If you are bullish and think you will secure one of the two new jobs on Wed, don't start the one you have been offered, and go full bore for one
of the better paid jobs. If you aren't so confident, then you have to either stick with the job you have and interview for the other two on
Wed, or take the new offer and thank your lucky stars you have a wage coming in!
You only live once - make the most of it!
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tegwin
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:19 AM |
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Not atall..... just explain to them that you agreed to this "other commitment" months ago, and therefore can not cancel it. They will
have to lump it!
I did something very similar in the first week of my job..... I simply was not willing to cancel my SVA!
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roadrunner
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:21 AM |
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I think i have to take the risk, the other commitment sounds the best way to go.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:38 AM |
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What would be the best way to go about it if they ask what commitment.
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:47 AM |
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Whatever you do keep it as truthful as possible.
E.g. taking the dog to the vet when you don`t own a dog will eventually get found out.
Darren
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paul the 6th
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:47 AM |
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it's an appointment which you've had planned for months and it's none of their business
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carpmart
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 09:51 AM |
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I think my original post stands else its a recipe for disaster! 
You only live once - make the most of it!
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MikeR
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 10:13 AM |
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Its a personal appointment that you don't want to discuss with them. If it becomes an issue that will potentially affect your employment
you'll discuss it privately with your manager.
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tegwin
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 10:14 AM |
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Yeah... tell them its an "appointment"... they will automatically assume its a medical thing and wont want to ask too many questions 
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Dusty
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 10:27 AM |
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I always quote longstanding appointment for a medical review. Then if you are forced to give details to your boss you can say its for results, you
passed some blood a while back, have had the tests, were told at the time everything looked OK so you didn't mention it at your interview but
this appointment is to get the official OK.
Depends how good a liar you are.
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boggle
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 10:49 AM |
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or just have swine flu on your first day...
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stevec
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 11:07 AM |
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Vasectomy, no one would lie about that.
Steve
[Edited on 11/12/09 by stevec]
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mr henderson
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 11:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevec
Vasectomy, no one would lie about that.
Steve
[Edited on 11/12/09 by stevec]
I can think of occasions when somebody might lie about that!
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tegwin
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 12:43 PM |
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Haha... dont use that one..... if you ever want to go on paternity leave you might have a few problems!
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blakep82
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 12:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by boggle
or just have swine flu on your first day...
that would work, say T75-486BT734-B and you can't go wrong lol
or just say you have a doctor appointment
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Steve G
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 01:23 PM |
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Can you not simply delay your start date?? I'd try and delay it to the following Monday myself and let the prospective employers know the
situation - that you have a job offer to start the following Monday. Might get a quick decission that way so you can take the best offer.
Just a thought anyway
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tomprescott
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 01:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by turbodisplay
Whatever you do keep it as truthful as possible.
E.g. taking the dog to the vet when you don`t own a dog will eventually get found out.
Darren
You take the dog to the vets, had to have him put down. Very sad and don't want to talk about it! Simples
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roadrunner
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 04:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve G
Can you not simply delay your start date?? I'd try and delay it to the following Monday myself and let the prospective employers know the
situation - that you have a job offer to start the following Monday. Might get a quick decission that way so you can take the best offer.
Just a thought anyway
Tried that they just said i cant have the job.
Anyway, lots of things to mull over and i will keep you all informed the result.
Thanks Fellas
Brad.
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morcus
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 04:43 PM |
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It's normally very easy to get time of from a job when your starting.
Most people won't ask specifics if you say you don't want to talk about it, I personally wouldn't tell the truth as from their
perspective you've accepted their offer and are now using them as security, and they'll probably be able to sack you simply for not liking
you in the first month or so in their employ.
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James
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 05:28 PM |
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I'd go with the appointment thing too.
People won't like to ask personal details.
On further thought:
"my girlfriend's (or wife's!) got a medical appointment and needs me there with her"
might work as it's sounds like it's some icky 'female problem' so they won't ask too much and at the same time
won't think you're some medical liability!
Cheers,
James
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gazza285
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 08:19 PM |
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How long before you would regret not going? Tell them its a prior engagement and go.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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jacko
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| posted on 11/12/09 at 08:53 PM |
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I hope you new job boss is NOT reading this 
Good luck what ever you do Brad
Graham
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 12/12/09 at 04:46 PM |
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They can't refuse you time off for a doctor's appointment...
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