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BlueJays2591

Federal Business Dev Director

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Got an offer

So after getting laid off, I received an offer. Good pay, God awful benefits. The healthcare benefits are the worst ive seen. Not the best company but it's my only option right now. I want to accept so I have a job and income, but still continue to look for the right fit. How would you go about this?

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CuriousFox
WR Officer
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You graciously accept then move on when you get a better offer.
aenima
Celebrated Contributor
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Principal Account Manager
Take the job and get income security. If you find another job, leave. Any company will cut you without thought and fire you without remorse, you owe them nothing. Work is an exchange of time and money. If you quit they don’t need to pay — so there is nothing here that should be seen as “unfair” that gives you hesitation.

Now I’m not advocating for being unprofessional, and I’m well aware hiring is a costly exercise. That said — it’s on a company to hire and RETAIN, if your talent is better rewarded elsewhere, there is nothing morally wrong with you pursuing an employee that rewards your talent higher.

Don’t over complicate this. Take the job. You owe them hard work while your paid, but you’re not obligated to stay id something better exists.
BlueJays2591
Politicker
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Federal Business Dev Director
Great advice, I really appreciate it
KingofGIF
Politicker
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AE
Damn, love your thoughtful response
jefe
Arsonist
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Well put
nomdeguerre
Executive
5
Account executive
Take it. Keep looking.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
5
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I’m going to agree with everyone else, that you can accept it and keep looking. Based on your other post about interviewing, you are actively engaging with companies and getting interviews, so it may just be a matter of time.
Fenderbaum
Politicker
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Retired Choirboy🪕
Take the offer, continue looking for better offers.
Diablo
Politicker
2
Sr. AE
Same - take what you get so you have something on you that can pay your basics. If you don’t like it switch in a few months.
BlueJays2591
Politicker
0
Federal Business Dev Director
I definitely think you're right. Not the best situation, but its the situation I'm in. Need to do what's best for me and not the company
Coastal_crusher
Politicker
2
Sales Director
congrats on the offer! Make sure you enjoy the little wins
BlueJays2591
Politicker
0
Federal Business Dev Director
I appreciate it! I definitely celebrated a bit as it took much longer to get an offer than I anticipated
jefe
Arsonist
2
🍁
Take care of yourself and take it, but keep your eyes open.
detectivegibbles
Politicker
2
Sales Director
Take the job. Time block outside of the work hours to continue job searching.

You got this!
IndianaShep
Politicker
2
Director of Sales and Marketing
Take it, make some contacts, stay on the hunt. Some is better than none.
Maximas
Tycoon
1
Senior Sales Executive
Go for it for now till finding a better opportunity you deserve.
eyris
Fire Starter
1
Business Development Intern
See if when you get hired negotiate and budget but looking for a back up as well
BlueJays2591
Politicker
0
Federal Business Dev Director
Yeah I think that's what I have to do. I've never seen a healthcare plan with a 12k deductible for the family
WhoDey
Opinionated
0
VP of Sales
Accept the job. Keep looking.
BlueJays2591
Politicker
0
Federal Business Dev Director
I accepted and should have another offer coming in next week, then I will be leaving this shitty company

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