Life Interview Advice - Page 5

Dante84 · 01-23-2014, 07:49 PM

Hey, my dogs.

So, I've currently got a good job, though I'm pretty sick of it after 2.5 years, and I'm ready for more opportunity (see - bigger title, more $, and more happiness). My current company doesn't offer me any of these in the near future.

In early January, a buddy hit me up (former coworker at current company) to tell me that his new company has an open spot. New company is a bad-****ing ass, young company, and they don't **** around with their interview process.

It would more than double my salary, and essentially be the new income floor for any job beyond this. Fantastic resume builder, but also a place I could see myself working in for years. If it knocks, an absolutely cannot pass it up.

That being said, in order to do these interviews, they've got me jumping through hoops. Just part of the process with a busy, growing company in a market where they have candidates lined up out the door.

I've taken 2 and half sick days already this month, with one day or less notice each time. They told me to come in tomorrow and meet with one of their Exec. higher ups, and I've got to fake sick AGAIN.

And then next week, I have one final meeting (hopefully!) with another higher up, and that should be a wrap. I've been told I'm the leading candidate, and the finish line is in sight.

My issue is that my current boss, who I'm cool with, has to think I'm dying of AIDS or something. I feel like a dick lying, and if for some reason I don't get this new job, I'll have a black mark by my name for being a sketchy POS. If I do get it, it will be pretty obvious I've been lying.

Anyone been through this? Advice for how to not burn a bridge or how to navigate carefully in this situation?

**Rausch** · 01-28-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Oh i just meant now, on my current employer's floor.

nice little "**** you, **** you, you're cool, I'm out" moment

Be sure to rat out all your coworkers that pilfered from the company during your exit interview...

Steron · 01-28-2014, 11:57 AM

Spend the rest of your day texting 38D.

**Predarat** · 01-28-2014, 12:25 PM

Awesome news, congrats on you new job!

Rasputin · 01-28-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Predarat

Awesome news, congrats on you new job!

That is awesome news, he must have took my advice and brushed his teeth. I expect rep in return. Your welcome.

Dante84 · 08-17-2014, 05:18 PM

It's been a crazy 6 months.

In week 7, our company merged with another company, and our sales department went through an entire re-org. New products, new people, new leadership. It's been a crazy experience, but all moves have been positive and logical. Naturally, there have been growing pains.

My entire team, save myself and one other, were promoted. They had all been there for more than a year, and us the two of us had only been there for 3 months at the time of re-org. They placed us on a team of similar focus that was on the other half of the company. The girl who was with me that made the move couldn't handle, and quit.

I've been the lone soldier from my half of the company on this team of 8, and I've been fortunate enough to be kicking ass. I put in time to learn the other products, and have put in many extra hours. The proof is in the pudding, and my numbers more than double the next closest person.

The group of folks that I was working with when I first started, who all were promoted to the new team, all seem to love their position. One of the guys is leaving in 2 weeks though, and so there is an opening.

Tomorrow, I'm going to sit down with the recruiting lady, who I am friends with, to let her know I'm interested. Assuming she thinks its a good idea, I'm going to then schedule time with the manager of that team to chat about why I'm interested.

It's going to require me to work harder than I have ever worked before, but it would be a 50% raise.

So, in January, I was making X. I earned this job in February, and I started making X+X. Now, in August, if all things pan out, I could be making X+X+X.

Higher risk, but higher reward. Part of me wants to stay where I'm safe and doing well, but its not every day when you can try to make that kind of jump.

Otter · 08-17-2014, 05:44 PM

Put your feet up on his desk when you sit down. It's a sign of dominace.

JoeyChuckles · 08-17-2014, 05:51 PM

The second you feel comfortable and safe in your job is the right time to start looking to move up.

01-23-2014, 07:49 PM
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $1421996 VARSITY	Interview Advice Hey, my dogs. So, I've currently got a good job, though I'm pretty sick of it after 2.5 years, and I'm ready for more opportunity (see - bigger title, more $, and more happiness). My current company doesn't offer me any of these in the near future. In early January, a buddy hit me up (former coworker at current company) to tell me that his new company has an open spot. New company is a bad-**ing ass, young company, and they don't ** around with their interview process. It would more than double my salary, and essentially be the new income floor for any job beyond this. Fantastic resume builder, but also a place I could see myself working in for years. If it knocks, an absolutely cannot pass it up. That being said, in order to do these interviews, they've got me jumping through hoops. Just part of the process with a busy, growing company in a market where they have candidates lined up out the door. I've taken 2 and half sick days already this month, with one day or less notice each time. They told me to come in tomorrow and meet with one of their Exec. higher ups, and I've got to fake sick AGAIN. And then next week, I have one final meeting (hopefully!) with another higher up, and that should be a wrap. I've been told I'm the leading candidate, and the finish line is in sight. My issue is that my current boss, who I'm cool with, has to think I'm dying of AIDS or something. I feel like a dick lying, and if for some reason I don't get this new job, I'll have a black mark by my name for being a sketchy POS. If I do get it, it will be pretty obvious I've been lying. Anyone been through this? Advice for how to not burn a bridge or how to navigate carefully in this situation?
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08-17-2014, 05:18 PM	#65
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $1421996 VARSITY	It's been a crazy 6 months. In week 7, our company merged with another company, and our sales department went through an entire re-org. New products, new people, new leadership. It's been a crazy experience, but all moves have been positive and logical. Naturally, there have been growing pains. My entire team, save myself and one other, were promoted. They had all been there for more than a year, and us the two of us had only been there for 3 months at the time of re-org. They placed us on a team of similar focus that was on the other half of the company. The girl who was with me that made the move couldn't handle, and quit. I've been the lone soldier from my half of the company on this team of 8, and I've been fortunate enough to be kicking ass. I put in time to learn the other products, and have put in many extra hours. The proof is in the pudding, and my numbers more than double the next closest person. The group of folks that I was working with when I first started, who all were promoted to the new team, all seem to love their position. One of the guys is leaving in 2 weeks though, and so there is an opening. Tomorrow, I'm going to sit down with the recruiting lady, who I am friends with, to let her know I'm interested. Assuming she thinks its a good idea, I'm going to then schedule time with the manager of that team to chat about why I'm interested. It's going to require me to work harder than I have ever worked before, but it would be a 50% raise. So, in January, I was making X. I earned this job in February, and I started making X+X. Now, in August, if all things pan out, I could be making X+X+X. Higher risk, but higher reward. Part of me wants to stay where I'm safe and doing well, but its not every day when you can try to make that kind of jump. __________________ ..
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