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  • robotron3k0

    I got laid off in early August, which was perfect as I was already planning a 3 month trip to South East Asia starting in October.

    Then I get a call from a recruiter for a managing director position at a very successful agency in NYC.

    A week ago I had an initial interview and told them my plans, and overall I was pretty flip during the conversation.

    I'm flying out of SF in about a week and yesterday they called me back and asked me to do another interview.

    It's a great position and they want to fill the role immediately, BUT, I haven't gotten an offer and now I wonder... if I'm offered the job, should I accept or go on my vacation????

    Any advice appreciated.

    • was your initial interview with the recruiter or the agency? It seems that the choice to go or stay is based on how likely an offer will be.Gnash
    • sounds like you want it -- "great positions" don't come up that often and you may be able to negotiate an extended trip laterGnash
    • The initial interview was with the recruiter, The next will be with upper mgmt. I do want it but I also want to take a sabbatical... def first world problem...robotron3k
    • take the sabbatical. if you're the man for the job, they'll wait.hans_glib
    • If you skip the word "off" in the first sentence, this post becomes ever more positivedrgs
    • YOLO_niko
    • They can't do anything if you had those plans already. Either take your days off or have them compensate for the expenses you've made.Maaku
    • ya good advice! thanks! YOLO!robotron3k
    • ADVIICE- come visit florida, its always atleast 90F everyday.. live 3 blocks from beach.. also
      Yolo is a bar down the block
      edd-e
    • point for drgs.
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    • I stopped reading after laid...
      Congrats man!
      pango
    • Hahahaha!robotron3k
    • LOL @ pango
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    • Take the job. You'l probably hate it. So get some $ for a year. Then go on your break away.HAYZ1LLLA

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