Comments on: Job Seeker’s Dilemma

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:03:42 +0000

I was in a similar situation and did the same thing. However, I did not get the second job. I would not change how I handled it because I did what I felt was the right thing to do.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:08:27 +0000

Most certainly, imho, he did the right thing and I agree with the commenter above. The fact that the one manager got upset ought to have been a huge warning that he wasn’t the right person to work for or with!

Thanks for stopping by my place! :)

By: Darlene McDaniel

Darlene McDaniel — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:14:02 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Interview Chatter EMS. I appreciate your input on this situation! Feel free to stop by any time.

By: EMS

EMS — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:19:03 +0000

Having been a recruiter for nearly 10 years, I can wholeheartedly tell you that you did the right thing! A self respecting manager would have recognized and appreciated your honesty. The fact that you upset him, instead, should have been a HUGE warning sign to you that this was not someone you were likely to have a good experience working under.

Congratulations on getting the job you wanted and kudos to you for being direct and respectful in the way you handled negotiations.