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A New Opportunity
Right now I have a decent paying job that I don't hate. I like most the people I work with and my boss. I'm in a position of power so I have a lot of control which is always good. However, I live an hour away from work. That's a lot of driving and a lot of money going to the car. I want a job closer to home and I have a job interview this week at a place in the town I live in. My problem is, the phone receptionist here is going to have to have her tonsils removed and won't be able to speak for awhile. We are the only people in the office that work full time and the only other phone person is in on Mondays and Tuesdays. I'll be needed here but I don't know when she's actually going to get them removed, need off work, etc. If I do find another job, should I take it? Should I mention my predicament and try to start at the new place after she gets better? I don't want to drive back and forth any longer than I have to but I don't want to leave this office in the lurch.
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I think if all goes well with the interview, and they call you and say you have the job, you put in a 2 weeks notice and begin your new job.
The tonsil removal will probably have the other gal down about a week. However, if she doesn't do it soon...like before you leave, they will manage. So long as you put in the customary 2 weeks notice, you aren't leaving them high and dry. The new employer will probably realize that you will need to give your current employer notice before leaving. :)
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hey, this seems like a tough choice. well i personally think you should wait for the receptionist at the job you have now and then take the job. think about it the job that you have now has been paying you and supporting you so you can have a good life. so now your just going to leave your job in such deep trouble like that? plus if you get rejected from your job interview theres no going back to your old job. i think you should wait till she gets better and take the other job after. if they dont let you dont worry. thier will be plenty of other chances to get a good job near where you live. cait ♥
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If it's possible to start your new job after the phone receptionist returns, do so. If not, just take the job, I'm sure they'll somehow manage to do all the work and answer the phone when you're gone.
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There will always be "some reason" you feel like you should stay. But I am sure the office you work for would still get by without you there. Don't let opportunites pass you by becuase you feel obligated to stay. Take the new job, and give your 2 week notice.
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