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Old 11-29-2005, 03:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Here is MY Situation
Locked down costume

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Locked down very great plane fare.


but.......


I just got a job offer from a company i've been interviewing for, for the past 2 months.....


what to do? should i just suck salt and don't go?

should I tell them upfront and see if they can accomodate my trip. and make them all kinds of promises to make up the time?

what to do what to do what to do
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Old 11-29-2005, 04:00 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chun Li
Locked down costume

Locked down accomodations

Locked down very great plane fare.


but.......


I just got a job offer from a company i've been interviewing for, for the past 2 months.....


what to do? should i just suck salt and don't go?

should I tell them upfront and see if they can accomodate my trip. and make them all kinds of promises to make up the time?

what to do what to do what to do
i woudl tell them at the time of hiring and if they don want to accommodate you then you may have to give up your trip or get sick...*cough* *cough*
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Old 11-29-2005, 04:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chun Li
Locked down costume

Locked down accomodations

Locked down very great plane fare.


but.......


I just got a job offer from a company i've been interviewing for, for the past 2 months.....


what to do? should i just suck salt and don't go?

should I tell them upfront and see if they can accomodate my trip. and make them all kinds of promises to make up the time?

what to do what to do what to do
Well, I say take the job offer first, then explain the situation (already purchased a vacation package, etc). See what they say about giving you the time off (with pay)... if not, and you can afford it, offer to take the time without pay.

I know several people (including myself) who faced similar situations, and they worked out well this way. I find many companies (especially larger ones) to be accommodating if you're honest from the get go.
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Old 11-29-2005, 04:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Well, I say take the job offer first, then explain the situation (already purchased a vacation package, etc). See what they say about giving you the time off (with pay)... if not, and you can afford it, offer to take the time without pay.

I know several people (including myself) who faced similar situations, and they worked out well this way. I find many companies (especially larger ones) to be accommodating if you're honest from the get go.
Agreed. there's no more I need to say here.

Take LSK's advice.
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Old 11-29-2005, 04:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Well, I say take the job offer first, then explain the situation (already purchased a vacation package, etc). See what they say about giving you the time off (with pay)... if not, and you can afford it, offer to take the time without pay.

I know several people (including myself) who faced similar situations, and they worked out well this way. I find many companies (especially larger ones) to be accommodating if you're honest from the get go.

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Old 11-29-2005, 05:02 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 11-29-2005, 05:13 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Listen
you let them people know for the jump that this is a yearly trip.
I have had to do the same
say its a family reunion or something
but make it known up front


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Old 11-29-2005, 05:24 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by LSK
Well, I say take the job offer first, then explain the situation (already purchased a vacation package, etc). See what they say about giving you the time off (with pay)... if not, and you can afford it, offer to take the time without pay.

I know several people (including myself) who faced similar situations, and they worked out well this way. I find many companies (especially larger ones) to be accommodating if you're honest from the get go.
This is what i am banking on. They are a large company so hopefully i can work it out. But jeez you want to talk about timing. This is what happens when a company keeps you on pins and needles before they hire you. I tried my best to wait them out. BUT I AM SO HAPPY TO GET THE OFFER.

next topic will be how to resign from my present employer.
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Old 11-29-2005, 05:30 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chun Li
This is what i am banking on. They are a large company so hopefully i can work it out. But jeez you want to talk about timing. This is what happens when a company keeps you on pins and needles before they hire you. I tried my best to wait them out. BUT I AM SO HAPPY TO GET THE OFFER.

next topic will be how to resign from my present employer.
Well Good Luck... Keep us posted.







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CONGRATS!
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Old 11-29-2005, 05:32 PM   #10 (permalink)
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never suck salt
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Old 11-29-2005, 06:23 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Tell them about the trip upfront.

Most times as long as you tell them upfront and show them your ticket, they'll let you go.

Originally Posted by Chun Li
Locked down costume

Locked down accomodations

Locked down very great plane fare.


but.......


I just got a job offer from a company i've been interviewing for, for the past 2 months.....


what to do? should i just suck salt and don't go?

should I tell them upfront and see if they can accomodate my trip. and make them all kinds of promises to make up the time?

what to do what to do what to do
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Old 11-29-2005, 06:40 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chun Li
This is what i am banking on. They are a large company so hopefully i can work it out. But jeez you want to talk about timing. This is what happens when a company keeps you on pins and needles before they hire you. I tried my best to wait them out. BUT I AM SO HAPPY TO GET THE OFFER.

next topic will be how to resign from my present employer.

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Old 11-29-2005, 06:46 PM   #14 (permalink)
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OK HERE IS THE VERDICT


I WAS UPFRONT WITH THEM

AND SHE TOLD ME


NOT A PROBLEM GIVE ME YOUR DATES I AM SURE WE CAN WORK IT OUT.

THEN SHE SAID

DOES THIS MEAN YOU ARE ACCEPTING THE POSITION?

[HELL YA

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP AND I WILL BE SEEING ON THE ROAD BY THE BAR IN THE FETE DRUNK AND WET
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Old 11-29-2005, 06:52 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SANDO

YOU KNOW HOW MY OFFICE IS I AM GOING STRAIGHT TO THE YELLER WHEN HE GETS IN.
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