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How (and should) you leave a permanent job after 2 months for a preferred role?

I was unemployed and interviewing for 2 jobs. I ended up taking the one which moved quickly and was offered to me. My first preference however was the other role but the recruitment process was dragging and I could not risk (nor afford) to be out of a job. I have now been in my current role for 2 months but recently received an offer for the preferred role. Should I have stopped interviewing once I had accepted the current job? Can I leave the role I am in? If so, what is the best way to do it?

Asked by Gracies

Posted in Redundancy and Asset Management

09 May 2008

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  • good advice by Sr above

    ME 14 May 2008

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  • you should have held out..but just leave, what are they going to do about it?!..although you should feel bad!

    anon 12 May 2008

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  • Your current employer wont think twice about making you redundant so you shouldnt think twice about staying in a lesser role.

    blip 11 May 2008

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  • I was in the same position, I was in a role for two months and then recieved the second offer. To be safe, i asked to visit and "get a fell" for the new role being offered by coming in for a couple of hours and speaking to the existing staff and basically getting a feel for the role before jumping ship. The manager was very cross with me for wasting thier time as they had paid the recruiter a fee for me to join them. I was polite and unfussed as the new role was in a different industry (we will never cross paths again - fingers crossed) I have never looked back. just make sure you weigh the option objectively as not all that glitter is gold!!!

    jayroc2K 11 May 2008

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  • "Should I have stopped interviewing?" - Not really. It's good to have options in case a role doesnt work out "Can I leave?" - Yes - just make sure you are very clear about the reasons and weigh up pros & cons of both roles objectively - Weigh up also risk of other role not working out or being made redundant if their business declines "What is the best way to leave?" 1. Make sure you have a written offer letter 2. Speak with other firm & agree some flexibility on start date 3. Resign - apologise & explain your rationale 4. Suggest you do not tell them you continued interviewing. Say you had interviewed 3 months ago, but role went on hold and they've now come back for you. Yes it's a 'white lie' - but it softens the blow 5. Offer to "do what it takes" to ensure they have smooth transition to a replacement. E.g. Work longer notice period, train your replacement 6. Be professional whilst working notice. Don't clock watch, do job well, leave good handover Objective is to get into the right job without burning your bridges. Whilst also trying to do "the decent thing." If your employers choose to be give you a hard time - thats their problem, not yours Good luck

    Sr 11 May 2008

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