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Start date for a new job

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Serendipity
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Start date for a new job

Is it possible or OK to negotiate a start date with a new job when you accept a job offer?

They requested that I start in about 6 weeks. I needed a tiny bit more than that,

Its a new position for them.

ETA: Negotiated my start date and it was no problem for the date i requested! I am all set to go!


They were totally fine with it.

Message edited 6/4/2012 8:30:29 AM.

Posted 5/29/12 2:39 PM
 
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HoneyBadger
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Member since 10/06

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BahBahBlackJeep

Re: Start date for a new job

Unless you have a really, really, REALLY good excuse I probably wouldn't ask.

But if it's something like you've bought airline tickets somewhere and you're going to be away - basically something beyond your control really, then I'd say ask.

Posted 5/29/12 3:03 PM
 

MegZee
My bunny

Member since 5/06

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Name:
Meaghan

Re: Start date for a new job

I did. I was waiting for a bonus at my old job. it was about 5 weeks. They understood, it is norm in my industry.

Posted 5/29/12 3:23 PM
 

Serendipity
Summer!

Member since 4/07

7631 total posts

Name:
PrayingWishingHopingALOT

Re: Start date for a new job

Posted by MegZee

I did. I was waiting for a bonus at my old job. it was about 5 weeks. They understood, it is norm in my industry.



Ok, yeah see for my profession the start date is uslly about 4-6 weeks. I needed a little more.

Posted 5/29/12 3:34 PM
 

Babymakin
LIF Adult

Member since 12/10

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Name:
Sarah

Re: Start date for a new job

I dont think its unprofessional to ask.

Posted 5/29/12 10:34 PM
 

marieB
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Re: Start date for a new job

Good luck to your first day! It's the time that you'll make a first impression to them.

Posted 6/1/12 2:01 AM
 

rkl1130
LIF Adult

Member since 10/07

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Name:
Rose Ann

Re: Start date for a new job

I did! It's perfectly acceptable to negotiate your start date.

Posted 6/1/12 1:32 PM
 

Serendipity
Summer!

Member since 4/07

7631 total posts

Name:
PrayingWishingHopingALOT

Re: Start date for a new job

Bump for update. All is good!

Posted 6/4/12 8:31 AM
 
 

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