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I recently applied for a job and am close to getting an offer. The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

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asked Dec 1 '14 at 15:33

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closed as off-topic by gnat, Jan Doggen, Chris E, Garrison Neely, Jim G. Dec 1 '14 at 22:54

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  It sounds like you lied to HR about when you would be available. Why did you do that?
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  Do you have a notice period with your current job?
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  @user308827 Why? Better keep your new employer happy than your current employer. At least without more information.
  – Bernhard
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  Contact the new employer and give them an accurate availability date. If that means you lose the offer, well, that's why you don't want to give bad info during the interview.
  – keshlam
  Dec 1 '14 at 17:06
  

  
  
  
  


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  What sort of a contract? If it's the sort of contract where they can fire you at any time, then you are equally free to leave at any time.
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  Dec 1 '14 at 18:16
  

  
  
  
  

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I recently applied for a job and am close to getting an offer. The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

interviewing

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asked Dec 1 '14 at 15:33

user308827

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closed as off-topic by gnat, Jan Doggen, Chris E, Garrison Neely, Jim G. Dec 1 '14 at 22:54

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:

• "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – gnat, Jim G.


• "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jan Doggen, Chris E, Garrison Neely

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

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  7
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  It sounds like you lied to HR about when you would be available. Why did you do that?
  – Justin Cave
  Dec 1 '14 at 15:41
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Do you have a notice period with your current job?
  – Bernhard
  Dec 1 '14 at 15:49
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @user308827 Why? Better keep your new employer happy than your current employer. At least without more information.
  – Bernhard
  Dec 1 '14 at 16:05
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  3
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Contact the new employer and give them an accurate availability date. If that means you lose the offer, well, that's why you don't want to give bad info during the interview.
  – keshlam
  Dec 1 '14 at 17:06
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  What sort of a contract? If it's the sort of contract where they can fire you at any time, then you are equally free to leave at any time.
  – kevin cline
  Dec 1 '14 at 18:16
  

  
  
  
  

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I recently applied for a job and am close to getting an offer. The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

interviewing

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asked Dec 1 '14 at 15:33

user308827

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I recently applied for a job and am close to getting an offer. The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

interviewing

share|improve this question

asked Dec 1 '14 at 15:33

user308827

972

share|improve this question

share|improve this question

asked Dec 1 '14 at 15:33

user308827

972

asked Dec 1 '14 at 15:33

user308827

972

asked Dec 1 '14 at 15:33

user308827

972

972

closed as off-topic by gnat, Jan Doggen, Chris E, Garrison Neely, Jim G. Dec 1 '14 at 22:54

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:

• "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – gnat, Jim G.


• "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jan Doggen, Chris E, Garrison Neely

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

closed as off-topic by gnat, Jan Doggen, Chris E, Garrison Neely, Jim G. Dec 1 '14 at 22:54

This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:

• "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – gnat, Jim G.


• "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jan Doggen, Chris E, Garrison Neely

If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.

• 
  
  
  

  
  7
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  It sounds like you lied to HR about when you would be available. Why did you do that?
  – Justin Cave
  Dec 1 '14 at 15:41
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Do you have a notice period with your current job?
  – Bernhard
  Dec 1 '14 at 15:49
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @user308827 Why? Better keep your new employer happy than your current employer. At least without more information.
  – Bernhard
  Dec 1 '14 at 16:05
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  3
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Contact the new employer and give them an accurate availability date. If that means you lose the offer, well, that's why you don't want to give bad info during the interview.
  – keshlam
  Dec 1 '14 at 17:06
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  What sort of a contract? If it's the sort of contract where they can fire you at any time, then you are equally free to leave at any time.
  – kevin cline
  Dec 1 '14 at 18:16
  

  
  
  
  

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show 4 more comments

• 
  
  
  

  
  7
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  It sounds like you lied to HR about when you would be available. Why did you do that?
  – Justin Cave
  Dec 1 '14 at 15:41
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Do you have a notice period with your current job?
  – Bernhard
  Dec 1 '14 at 15:49
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  @user308827 Why? Better keep your new employer happy than your current employer. At least without more information.
  – Bernhard
  Dec 1 '14 at 16:05
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  3
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Contact the new employer and give them an accurate availability date. If that means you lose the offer, well, that's why you don't want to give bad info during the interview.
  – keshlam
  Dec 1 '14 at 17:06
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  What sort of a contract? If it's the sort of contract where they can fire you at any time, then you are equally free to leave at any time.
  – kevin cline
  Dec 1 '14 at 18:16
  

  
  
  
  

7

7

It sounds like you lied to HR about when you would be available. Why did you do that?
– Justin Cave
Dec 1 '14 at 15:41

It sounds like you lied to HR about when you would be available. Why did you do that?
– Justin Cave
Dec 1 '14 at 15:41

1

1

Do you have a notice period with your current job?
– Bernhard
Dec 1 '14 at 15:49

Do you have a notice period with your current job?
– Bernhard
Dec 1 '14 at 15:49

1

1

@user308827 Why? Better keep your new employer happy than your current employer. At least without more information.
– Bernhard
Dec 1 '14 at 16:05

@user308827 Why? Better keep your new employer happy than your current employer. At least without more information.
– Bernhard
Dec 1 '14 at 16:05

3

3

Contact the new employer and give them an accurate availability date. If that means you lose the offer, well, that's why you don't want to give bad info during the interview.
– keshlam
Dec 1 '14 at 17:06

Contact the new employer and give them an accurate availability date. If that means you lose the offer, well, that's why you don't want to give bad info during the interview.
– keshlam
Dec 1 '14 at 17:06

2

2

What sort of a contract? If it's the sort of contract where they can fire you at any time, then you are equally free to leave at any time.
– kevin cline
Dec 1 '14 at 18:16

What sort of a contract? If it's the sort of contract where they can fire you at any time, then you are equally free to leave at any time.
– kevin cline
Dec 1 '14 at 18:16

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The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during
the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If
I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June
rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

I was thinking that I might be able to get someone to fill my current
role. however, that does not seem likely now. While it does sound like
a lie, I am truly interested in the job.

If you actually do get an offer, you will need to immediately explain that you were hoping to have your current role filled so that you could join in January, but that it hasn't worked out.

You will need to apologize, and ask if it is possible to delay your arrival until June.

Expect the answer to be "No". Most companies hire for positions of immediate need, not 6 months out. But you'll only know for sure if you ask.

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answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

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  thanks @Joe, as you said, their answer will probably be no; in which case, I just want to make sure that I am not blacklisted and able to reapply if the opportunity arises again.
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  Dec 1 '14 at 19:29
  

  
  
  
  

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1 Answer
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active

oldest

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active

oldest

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accepted

The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during
the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If
I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June
rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

I was thinking that I might be able to get someone to fill my current
role. however, that does not seem likely now. While it does sound like
a lie, I am truly interested in the job.

If you actually do get an offer, you will need to immediately explain that you were hoping to have your current role filled so that you could join in January, but that it hasn't worked out.

You will need to apologize, and ask if it is possible to delay your arrival until June.

Expect the answer to be "No". Most companies hire for positions of immediate need, not 6 months out. But you'll only know for sure if you ask.

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answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

223k106657923

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  thanks @Joe, as you said, their answer will probably be no; in which case, I just want to make sure that I am not blacklisted and able to reapply if the opportunity arises again.
  – user308827
  Dec 1 '14 at 19:29
  

  
  
  
  

suggest improvements | 

up vote
3
down vote



accepted

The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during
the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If
I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June
rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

I was thinking that I might be able to get someone to fill my current
role. however, that does not seem likely now. While it does sound like
a lie, I am truly interested in the job.

If you actually do get an offer, you will need to immediately explain that you were hoping to have your current role filled so that you could join in January, but that it hasn't worked out.

You will need to apologize, and ask if it is possible to delay your arrival until June.

Expect the answer to be "No". Most companies hire for positions of immediate need, not 6 months out. But you'll only know for sure if you ask.

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answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

223k106657923

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  thanks @Joe, as you said, their answer will probably be no; in which case, I just want to make sure that I am not blacklisted and able to reapply if the opportunity arises again.
  – user308827
  Dec 1 '14 at 19:29
  

  
  
  
  

suggest improvements | 

up vote
3
down vote



accepted

up vote
3
down vote



accepted

The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during
the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If
I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June
rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

I was thinking that I might be able to get someone to fill my current
role. however, that does not seem likely now. While it does sound like
a lie, I am truly interested in the job.

If you actually do get an offer, you will need to immediately explain that you were hoping to have your current role filled so that you could join in January, but that it hasn't worked out.

You will need to apologize, and ask if it is possible to delay your arrival until June.

Expect the answer to be "No". Most companies hire for positions of immediate need, not 6 months out. But you'll only know for sure if you ask.

share|improve this answer

answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

223k106657923

The issue is that my current contract runs till june 2015 and during
the HR interview phase I said that I could be available early 2015. If
I do get the job offer, how do I get them to let me join in June
rather than Jan//Feb 2015?

I was thinking that I might be able to get someone to fill my current
role. however, that does not seem likely now. While it does sound like
a lie, I am truly interested in the job.

If you actually do get an offer, you will need to immediately explain that you were hoping to have your current role filled so that you could join in January, but that it hasn't worked out.

You will need to apologize, and ask if it is possible to delay your arrival until June.

Expect the answer to be "No". Most companies hire for positions of immediate need, not 6 months out. But you'll only know for sure if you ask.

share|improve this answer

answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

223k106657923

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answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

223k106657923

answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

223k106657923

answered Dec 1 '14 at 17:57

Joe Strazzere

223k106657923

223k106657923

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  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  thanks @Joe, as you said, their answer will probably be no; in which case, I just want to make sure that I am not blacklisted and able to reapply if the opportunity arises again.
  – user308827
  Dec 1 '14 at 19:29
  

  
  
  
  

suggest improvements | 

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  thanks @Joe, as you said, their answer will probably be no; in which case, I just want to make sure that I am not blacklisted and able to reapply if the opportunity arises again.
  – user308827
  Dec 1 '14 at 19:29
  

  
  
  
  

1

1

thanks @Joe, as you said, their answer will probably be no; in which case, I just want to make sure that I am not blacklisted and able to reapply if the opportunity arises again.
– user308827
Dec 1 '14 at 19:29

thanks @Joe, as you said, their answer will probably be no; in which case, I just want to make sure that I am not blacklisted and able to reapply if the opportunity arises again.
– user308827
Dec 1 '14 at 19:29

suggest improvements |