i’m a pro at turning down jobs
i’ve started writing guest blogs over at collegefinance101.com, and my first post is on the “art” of turning down a job. i’m practically a pro at doing this, as i’ve refused a disproportionate amount of jobs considering the length of my career - so when should you turn something down, and should you ever rufuse employment in a recession? here’s an excerpt from the post:
I’ve turned down about as many jobs as I’ve taken, and yes - some of them have even been offered during this recession. Yet, I haven’t once regretted the decision to pass on a certain offer. These decisions haven’t always been easy (some have!), but I feel confident I’ve made the right one largely because I know I have a game plan that I’m sticking to. While each decision to accept or turn down a job is very personal, there are a few guidelines that can help when you’re on the fence about a position. A few things to consider…
continue reading the rest of the post here.
April 08 2009 08:58 am | career and consulting and the city