Need opinions!!!

Katefab26
Katefab26 Posts: 865 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
What do you all think? I just got told a couple weeks ago that I only have until the end of November at my current job. I happened to post on FB that I was looking for a new job and my old boss messaged me and told me I could come back to work for her. Sounds great! Except: 1) I hated that job, and 2) it's a significant pay cut. At the same time, it's a job, right? What do you all think?

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  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,786 Member
    Looking for a job is easier when you have a job.

    Take it, then if things haven't changed you can look for another.
  • horror_hamster
    horror_hamster Posts: 278 Member
    Looking for a job is easier when you have a job.

    ^^this 150%

    be sure to let them know when you take the job, however, that it is temporary and you will be looking for something more permanent and "in your field".

    EDIT: for added thought :)
  • KMSForLife
    KMSForLife Posts: 577 Member
    Looking for a job is easier when you have a job.

    Take it, then if things haven't changed you can look for another.


    ^ Agree 100%
  • KiyaK
    KiyaK Posts: 519 Member
    Just because you take the job doesn't mean you can't keep looking. Maybe not the nicest thing to do, but at least you'll be able to pay your bills...
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
    Looking for a job is easier when you have a job.

    Take it, then if things haven't changed you can look for another.
    Not only do I agree with RoadDog, but if you don't take the job, may I have it. :wink:
  • Timothytim2
    Timothytim2 Posts: 46 Member
    I second the sentiment that having a job is better than having to look for one without having one! Start now sending your resume to all the recruiters you know! If you want a list, send me a note and I will give you some leads... The future is always better for those who look positively at things!
  • KMSForLife
    KMSForLife Posts: 577 Member
    I am an HR Manager - I would not advise telling the employer that it will be temporary. They will likely not hire you. It is very difficult to find a job right now, so unless you have something else come up in the meantime, I would take the opportunity!
  • wrevhn
    wrevhn Posts: 864 Member
    Looking for a job is easier when you have a job.

    Take it, then if things haven't changed you can look for another.

    I AGREE. esp in these hard times!
  • mikajoanow
    mikajoanow Posts: 582 Member
    I agree with all of those who say take the job and keep looking. Companies are actually discriminating against the unemployed. Lame but true. :(
  • Katefab26
    Katefab26 Posts: 865 Member
    I am an HR Manager - I would not advise telling the employer that it will be temporary. They will likely not hire you. It is very difficult to find a job right now, so unless you have something else come up in the meantime, I would take the opportunity!

    I'm actually looking for an HR position. My first "real" job was with a recruiting group, and I would love to get back into it. That being said, I kind of knew that it would be a good idea to take the job, but it's always nice to get some affirmation :smile:
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