I just started my first job after graduation. It's a part time position at a small firm. I was perfectly happy with this job until...on my very first day, I got two interview invitations from more prestigious offices. Both of them I contacted almost a month ago.
To add to the complication, I was an international student and will need work visa sponsorship next year. Which my current employer won't be able to provide.
All factors considered, working for either one of the two prestigious offices would greatly further my career. Yet I have agreed to stay in current position for at least 3 months.
I have not signed any contract or paper with my current employer. but I find it agonizing to even consider breaking my promise and leave so soon. Having that said, I wonder if I really have a choice to give up those opportunities to remain moral.
Thanks for reading, I would like to hear your thoughts.
Miles Jaffe
Sep 28, 19 10:57 am
Interviews are not job offers.
thatsthat
Sep 28, 19 11:28 am
Take the interviews; see what happens. Otherwise you'll always wonder what if. If they offer you a job, then deal with that when it comes.
midlander
Sep 28, 19 12:39 pm
this shouldn't be a matter of burning bridges. any decent boss will recognize that a full time job which sponsors your visa is more important than a part time job that doesn't.
if this isn't a decent boss, to hell with them. work that supports your life is far more important than a fake loyalty to someone who can't help you with important things.
Kagura
Sep 28, 19 7:17 pm
can't argue with that. Thanks midlander!
b3tadine[sutures]
Sep 28, 19 1:03 pm
Visa sponsorship, enough said. If either of those two firms make an offer, with a visa sponsorship, take it.
archanonymous
Sep 28, 19 5:20 pm
Do the interviews, if you get offers then you can agonize
Michael Noll
Sep 28, 19 5:30 pm
You have to look out for your best interests. Remember that your firm is going to look out for its best interest. Everyone knows the game.
Like the others have said, an interview is not a job offer so you don't have a decision to make yet. Luckily, your current position is part-time so you can easily find time to go on the interview. Now your goal is to get the job offer. You never know, the offer might take a couple months to come.
When the time comes, you can have a conversation with your current employer. But you still have some hurdles before that happens so set it aside for now.
Good luck. Keep us posted!
Kagura
Sep 28, 19 7:13 pm
Hi Michael! Thanks for the reminder. I am just mentally preparing myself so that I won't be flustered if I do get an offer right away.
Michael Noll
Sep 29, 19 8:12 am
I’d be mentally preparing myself for the INTERVIEW.
How are you going to answer if they ask why you are interviewing so soon after taking a job?
midlander
Sep 29, 19 10:19 am
i think it's pretty easy to explain leaving a part time no-contract job for a full time job with support for a visa. there isn't anything askance here. these are jobs, not romantic relationships: it's ok to leave for a better one any time.
Kagura
Sep 28, 19 7:15 pm
Thanks everyone for your replies. This has been very helpful.
GridBubbles
Sep 30, 19 3:03 pm
You have a moral obligation to yourself to work towards your own best interest, NOT your employers. I would suggest taking the job interviews and see where it leads.
I just started my first job after graduation. It's a part time position at a small firm. I was perfectly happy with this job until...on my very first day, I got two interview invitations from more prestigious offices. Both of them I contacted almost a month ago.
To add to the complication, I was an international student and will need work visa sponsorship next year. Which my current employer won't be able to provide.
All factors considered, working for either one of the two prestigious offices would greatly further my career. Yet I have agreed to stay in current position for at least 3 months.
I have not signed any contract or paper with my current employer. but I find it agonizing to even consider breaking my promise and leave so soon. Having that said, I wonder if I really have a choice to give up those opportunities to remain moral.
Thanks for reading, I would like to hear your thoughts.
Interviews are not job offers.
Take the interviews; see what happens. Otherwise you'll always wonder what if. If they offer you a job, then deal with that when it comes.
this shouldn't be a matter of burning bridges. any decent boss will recognize that a full time job which sponsors your visa is more important than a part time job that doesn't.
if this isn't a decent boss, to hell with them. work that supports your life is far more important than a fake loyalty to someone who can't help you with important things.
can't argue with that. Thanks midlander!
Visa sponsorship, enough said. If either of those two firms make an offer, with a visa sponsorship, take it.
Do the interviews, if you get offers then you can agonize
You have to look out for your best interests. Remember that your firm is going to look out for its best interest. Everyone knows the game.
Like the others have said, an interview is not a job offer so you don't have a decision to make yet. Luckily, your current position is part-time so you can easily find time to go on the interview. Now your goal is to get the job offer. You never know, the offer might take a couple months to come.
When the time comes, you can have a conversation with your current employer. But you still have some hurdles before that happens so set it aside for now.
Good luck. Keep us posted!
Hi Michael! Thanks for the reminder. I am just mentally preparing myself so that I won't be flustered if I do get an offer right away.
I’d be mentally preparing myself for the INTERVIEW.
How are you going to answer if they ask why you are interviewing so soon after taking a job?
i think it's pretty easy to explain leaving a part time no-contract job for a full time job with support for a visa. there isn't anything askance here. these are jobs, not romantic relationships: it's ok to leave for a better one any time.
Thanks everyone for your replies. This has been very helpful.
You have a moral obligation to yourself to work towards your own best interest, NOT your employers. I would suggest taking the job interviews and see where it leads.