Completely OT. Jobs

[Inferno]

I would take #2, but evaluate the other options if an offer comes through.

One thing to consider, the economy is slowing, which of those jobs would be the most stable during a recession? The answer could be all are unstable, but the one that is least likely to layoff is the one I would want for the next year or two.

There's that as well.
The job I'm passing on is subject to recession. It even has an annual cycle. And it's hourly.
The one I'm taking (at this point) is related to the banking industry though it's not banking. It's a salary and I'm told it's been stable, slightly growing, for 27 years.

The other two jobs,
One is subject to seasonal fluctuations.
The other one (the one I want) is very stable for fluctuations and might even be stronger in a recession.

 

[Ischgl99]

That's good, hopefully the last one comes through for you!

 

[Jim F]

Take the job you WANT.......

 

[pontiac428]

Hold for job #4! If you want options and a fallback plan, tell the other suitors what your best offer is so far and let them compete for you.

The jobs that are the best are the ones where you can carve out your own niche and become indispensable. I want to be a valued asset where I work, or else there's no point in showing up. Some places only employ people because they can't replace them with machines. Believe me, they would if they could.

 

[Inferno]

As luck would have it #4 contact let me know it's still in discussion. Not a dead deal yet.
As much as I said I really want the job, I'm also uniquely qualified for it. I'm also uniquely qualified for job #2 (accepted, so far) as well.
I'm not Liam Neeson. But I do have a particular set of skills.

 

[pontiac428]

As luck would have it #4 contact let me know it's still in discussion. Not a dead deal yet.
As much as I said I really want the job, I'm also uniquely qualified for it. I'm also uniquely qualified for job #2 (accepted, so far) as well.
I'm not Liam Neeson. But I do have a particular set of skills.

The best part about such skills is you can sometimes define your own job. Employers are fun to talk to when they figure out you're the one who is interviewing them.

 

[mattthemuppet2]

Me? If I had already accepted a job offer, than that is that.

Can't speak for anyone else.

I used to be like that, then I ended up getting stuck in a job I hated for six years, having to disrupt my family and add another 4 years onto the clock before I get job security.

As others have said, loyalty should go both ways, but rarely ever does in the world of work.

 

[higgite]

The corporate loyalty ship sailed in the '80s. IMHO, take the job that you most want that is most dependent on your skill set and least dependent on loyalty. ymmv

Tom

 

[PNW_Guy]

I learned a good lesson about work many years ago. It's served me well.

I heard through the grapevine that I was going to be let go that day. I had nothing to do, and I called HR. They confirmed that I was going to be laid off, no notice, no severance, nothing. I asked if they could do it ASAP so I could at least beat traffic.

I asked about the no notice, no severance. "That's how we do it here." I asked if they expect two weeks notice if I resign, and she said absolutely.

What did I learn? I have *zero* loyalty to a company until they earn it. That said, I''ve been working with the same company for 10 years now because they are good people, with no drama, no BS and no fake "we need everybody to work late tonight (because of our poor planning)". I moved 5 years ago, and made an arrangement to stick with them even though being remote would cut my hours way back.

In short, do what's best for you until the company shows you otherwise. Take job #4.

 

[Inferno]

Yeah, I am kind of on the same page with the two week notice thing. I've had good and bad with it, though.
I asked for a raise, once, and the owner said he'd mull it over on the weekend. On Monday he told me to hit the bricks.

This last job, I think they knew they were letting me go before I went on vacation but I came back to a meeting where I got told I'm out of a job. No malice or anything. Just didn't need anyone in that position any longer. I'm not sure if I'd rather have known before the vacation.

Some companies offer a severance if you promise certain things. Like if you don't make any disparaging comments about the company for instance. Of course they also might add in that part of the agreement is to not disclose that a severance was offered at all.