What should I do?

noname

I was a jobless bum for the past 4 months since quitting my job in December to study for the CFA exam (I actually got to do a bit of traveling so it wasn't too bad). Since I was desperate for employment (running low on funds) I applied for as many career related jobs as possible. But since yesterday things began to change for the better. Yesterday, I was offered a position at the interview and I accepted it. I accepted it on the spot simply because I needed money now. Being unemployed for 4 months with a gf who enjoys going out all the time isn't exactly cheap.

When I got home, another company phoned me back stating that they would like to continue with my application after doing a background check on me. Mind you, this company took a total of 12 days to finally get back to me after interviewing me. At the same time, another company phoned me yesterday to offer me an interview. Lastly, today another company phoned me and offered me an interview.

Being offered that many interviews in 2 days time may be nice but the thing is I just accepted a job offer and will be starting work this Friday. I can't really request that many days off my new job to attend these interviews. The other thing is that I know that the last 3 companies that I applied for will pay substantially more than the job that I just accepted but these jobs are not a sure thing yet until I go through the interview process with them. Should I just continue working at my new job and just quit on them once one of the last 3 company offers me employment? I don't want to screw the company that I am working for over. This is my dilemma.

toast

go to the company that gives the most gold of course... since you are desperate for it

Broken Lizard

if theres anything i've learned thus far in criminology... it's that crime pays, so go rob a bank or something

Insatiable

Triple;25849 said:

if theres anything i've learned thus far in criminology... it's that crime pays, so go rob a bank or something

Well, I guess you haven't yet studied the concept of limited rationality as part of rational choice theory, have you?

Broken Lizard

i probably have and forgotten already, lol

I just remember my one prof saying theres been 60 bank robberies in vancouver or something this year and only 9 have been solved or something, so go rob a bank!

DaNoobie

a relatively low risk crime that is potentially very rewarding is grave robbing imo

flo-ra

Hahaa, looks like you're not getting much help from everyone... unless you think that robbing a bank is a serious solution to your dilemma. Then again, I've never been in a situation like yours, so I'm not sure if my advice would be any more helpful. Anyway, personally I think you should go through with all the interviews and settle with whichever one you feel will give you the most rewarding experience (whether it is because they pay more, or because the environment is better, etc.). I'm assuming that this is a job you'll be working at for a long time (not just a short-term thing), so it's important to make the best choice that suits your needs. I know it's hard to just disregard the interests of your new employer, but think about it this way: if he/she found a better candidate, they probably wouldn't hesitate to let you go. It will be hard to confront your employer if you do decide to go for another job, and you're probably going to feel terrible about it, but it's understandable for you to want to take the better opportunity.

ooeygooey

I think you should work at your job now and see how the upcoming interviews go.

You seem to have a problem getting to those intervews because u need to request days off? So was your thought to...immediately quit the job you JUST got to attend those interviews? I dont think thaaats such a good idea. I think you should somehow make it to those interviews still. Like flo-ra said, you gotta give yourself the best opportunity at success (especially if it's a long term kind of thing). In addition to flo-ra's comments, if you feel bad "quitting" your job now...when u havent really worked yet...you're just gonna feel as bad (or worse) when the time comes for you to really leave. You're still gonna leave, so the situation is the same here.

Shi2

If I was in this situation, I would work on the job that just accepted me and hope to arrange other interview days. If that's not possible, then just wait for another opportunity in the future.

imelting

so are u done the cfa or still preparing for it?

if this is the during the time while u are waiting to do the 3 tests, then just take the first job, earn the $$ to pay off some bills or whatever

if this is after u have completed the cfa and are lookin for real work, then seek out all the opportunities and make a sound decision then (rather than settling on somethin u might regret)

callonmeee

I agree with ooeygooey.