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Archie Moses

Archie Moses

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Ive been interviewing for a bunch of companies lately. Last week I received a job offer for a company and I accepted. I wanted another position with another company but I never heard back from them when they said they would get back to me. I accepted the first job offer and I started today. While at work, I received a phone call from the other company and they extended me a job as well. I feel the second job is more attractive and fits me better. I accepted it after talking with family members. Tomorrow I have to tell the company I have worked one day for I am going a different direction. Is this ethical? I'm having major anxiety and stressing about it. I really do like the first company, great people and all, but the second job is better. Thoughts? I haven't filled out tax papers or anything yet for the first company.

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I would just be upfront and explain exactly what you said in your post. If they spent a bunch of money on you for training for weeks that's one thing but one day isn't nothing to sweat over. I would think most people would understand. Don't sweat it, do what's best for you and your family.
 
Pullin a Carlos Boozer eh?

Yeah Cleveland, I'll resign with you... Yoink seeya suckers, I'm headed to Utah to get my raise.... Regardless!!!

If you haven't gone through training, I'd just be honest with them. They should understand since it's so recent. They haven't invested much (if anything) in you. Be grateful for their job offer and go with the place that suits you better.

Pray and go forth with confidence.
 
Archie Moses said:
Tomorrow I have to tell the company I have worked one day for I am going a different direction. Is this ethical? I'm having major anxiety and stressing about it.
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Don't even think twice about it. Life is too short, and your job is such a major factor in quality of life. Do what's best for you.
 
Don't be a bitch, stay with the first company that wanted you. If the second company wanted you so bad, why did they wait so long? They were likely hoping several other people would take the job, but didn't -- you were the alternative. That means they'll be more likely to let you go first when times get tough.



Or I could be talking out of my *** because you're such a tool.
 
those guys said it all. Happened to me once before too. I told them and moved on. From the company's standpoint it will be irritating but better in the long run because realistically you were a flight risk anyway, and it is better for them to find out now than 6 months or a year from now when they really have money and time invested in you. And congratulations. Finding work in this economy is tough. You are seriously blessed to have a job lined up you like, let alone more than one to choose from.
 
Employers don't give employees 2 weeks notice before laying them off. Do what's best for you.
 
TroutBum said:
Don't be a bitch, stay with the first company that wanted you. If the second company wanted you so bad, why did they wait so long? They were likely hoping several other people would take the job, but didn't -- you were the alternative. That means they'll be more likely to let you go first when times get tough.



Or I could be talking out of my *** because you're such a tool.
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That is how I would see it. I was not the first option and got it because the others didnt want it. Difference is that I would take the job and use it as motivation to be the best damn guy they had and rise right thru the ranks.
 
These companies likely view you as a replaceable pawn, so don't lose too much sleep on it. Be honest and sympathetic and do what you can to keep the bridge intact.

If they're professionals, they'll understand and move on. If not, you didn't want to work with them anyway.
 
GVC said:
Employers don't give employees 2 weeks notice before laying them off. Do what's best for you.
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This.

I don't understand the small guy thinking it's his duty to carry some moral load by submitting to employers like a well trained dog. I also can't stand employers who aren't happy for you when you better yourself. You're not their property.

I had your story happen to me many years ago and I was very appreciative this lady had the character to show up to break the news. Several others just stopped coming and left me hanging. Handle it professionally and if they get upset then it's them with the moral dilemma, not you.
 
I do a lot of staff level hiring for my company and this happens to me on occasion. From my perspective, sometimes it sucks because you think you got someone in the door and hired that is going to really make a difference with your company. You feel they are a good fit, you have closed the hiring req, etc. With all that said, I pretty much always support their decision for a few reasons:

1- They were a flight risk anyway.
2- I'm a human 1st, and an employer 2nd. For the most part, I would rather them be where they want to be.
3- Current employees that are looking for another job for whatever reason seem to have lower performance.
 
It went a lot better than I expected it to go. They were extremely professional and supportive.

There is a lot of details I left out about the situation, but Trout, I wasn't a fall guy or backup plan. Decision makers were gone on holiday and the process took longer than they expected, but they did tell me it may happen that way. The second company fits me way better, pays more and will pay for grad school for me after only 6 months of employment. I got lucky.
 
Congratulations! Sounds like a great situation, happy for you Archie.

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(I probably spelled that wrong, sorry)
 
I'm glad it worked out for you.
I'm with pretty much all of the others on this, but mostly with GVC and Franklin.
It's a two way street, and if companies can drop their employees in one day, it's perfectly understandable that you would do what's best for you in that situation. Most people have seen a similar situation in their own lives, and are very understanding of whatever happens.
 
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