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I interviewed a couple weeks ago (let's call them Alpha Co) and was told last Friday that they're on the next step, the background and reference check. So it sounds like they'd proceed with an offer once that clears.
Late last Thursday, I was given an offer for an internal transfer (let's call them Bravo Co). The offer expires today, and it doesn't look like they'll let me kick the decision down to, say, the end of this week. The offer is OK, but nothing to write home about.
I'd much prefer working at Alpha than Bravo from a career standpoint, and it does sound like an offer is coming. But the fear is, by the time Alpha gets back to me the offer for Bravo will have passed, and Alpha's offer would have been worse.
I emailed the HR manager and the hiring manager to give full disclosure yesterday about the other offer on the table, and have not received a response yet.
Is it inappropriate to call up the hiring manager and get an idea of what kind of timeline we're looking at, or where I am in their process?
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I interviewed a couple weeks ago (let's call them Alpha Co) and was told last Friday that they're on the next step, the background and reference check. So it sounds like they'd proceed with an offer once that clears.
Late last Thursday, I was given an offer for an internal transfer (let's call them Bravo Co). The offer expires today, and it doesn't look like they'll let me kick the decision down to, say, the end of this week. The offer is OK, but nothing to write home about.
I'd much prefer working at Alpha than Bravo from a career standpoint, and it does sound like an offer is coming. But the fear is, by the time Alpha gets back to me the offer for Bravo will have passed, and Alpha's offer would have been worse.
I emailed the HR manager and the hiring manager to give full disclosure yesterday about the other offer on the table, and have not received a response yet.
Is it inappropriate to call up the hiring manager and get an idea of what kind of timeline we're looking at, or where I am in their process?
job-offer
asked Dec 15 '15 at 18:33
Dang Khoa
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marked as duplicate by AndreiROM, JB King, Dawny33, Lilienthal♦, blankip Dec 16 '15 at 20:59
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If you do not accept the internal transfer will you still have the same role? If so at least that is the fall back position
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:40
@EdHeal Yes, however I am moving to a new geographical location (wife got a new job). So while I can stick around in my current position for a little while (say, 6 months) while searching for a new position in the new area, long-term I can't stay where I am.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:41
Is the internal job in the new location? If not it is not much use anyway. Is the potential new job in the right location? If not it is not much use either.
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:44
@EdHeal both positions are in the new location.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:46
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As it is close to xmas, ask very politely about the internal position can you tell them in the new year. At this time of year I would imagine another week or so should not matter
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Dec 15 '15 at 18:48
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I interviewed a couple weeks ago (let's call them Alpha Co) and was told last Friday that they're on the next step, the background and reference check. So it sounds like they'd proceed with an offer once that clears.
Late last Thursday, I was given an offer for an internal transfer (let's call them Bravo Co). The offer expires today, and it doesn't look like they'll let me kick the decision down to, say, the end of this week. The offer is OK, but nothing to write home about.
I'd much prefer working at Alpha than Bravo from a career standpoint, and it does sound like an offer is coming. But the fear is, by the time Alpha gets back to me the offer for Bravo will have passed, and Alpha's offer would have been worse.
I emailed the HR manager and the hiring manager to give full disclosure yesterday about the other offer on the table, and have not received a response yet.
Is it inappropriate to call up the hiring manager and get an idea of what kind of timeline we're looking at, or where I am in their process?
job-offer
asked Dec 15 '15 at 18:33
Dang Khoa
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This question already has an answer here:
How to ask for a decision after an interview?
4 answers
I interviewed a couple weeks ago (let's call them Alpha Co) and was told last Friday that they're on the next step, the background and reference check. So it sounds like they'd proceed with an offer once that clears.
Late last Thursday, I was given an offer for an internal transfer (let's call them Bravo Co). The offer expires today, and it doesn't look like they'll let me kick the decision down to, say, the end of this week. The offer is OK, but nothing to write home about.
I'd much prefer working at Alpha than Bravo from a career standpoint, and it does sound like an offer is coming. But the fear is, by the time Alpha gets back to me the offer for Bravo will have passed, and Alpha's offer would have been worse.
I emailed the HR manager and the hiring manager to give full disclosure yesterday about the other offer on the table, and have not received a response yet.
Is it inappropriate to call up the hiring manager and get an idea of what kind of timeline we're looking at, or where I am in their process?
This question already has an answer here:
How to ask for a decision after an interview?
4 answers
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asked Dec 15 '15 at 18:33
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asked Dec 15 '15 at 18:33
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asked Dec 15 '15 at 18:33
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marked as duplicate by AndreiROM, JB King, Dawny33, Lilienthal♦, blankip Dec 16 '15 at 20:59
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If you do not accept the internal transfer will you still have the same role? If so at least that is the fall back position
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:40
@EdHeal Yes, however I am moving to a new geographical location (wife got a new job). So while I can stick around in my current position for a little while (say, 6 months) while searching for a new position in the new area, long-term I can't stay where I am.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:41
Is the internal job in the new location? If not it is not much use anyway. Is the potential new job in the right location? If not it is not much use either.
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:44
@EdHeal both positions are in the new location.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:46
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As it is close to xmas, ask very politely about the internal position can you tell them in the new year. At this time of year I would imagine another week or so should not matter
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:48
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If you do not accept the internal transfer will you still have the same role? If so at least that is the fall back position
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:40
@EdHeal Yes, however I am moving to a new geographical location (wife got a new job). So while I can stick around in my current position for a little while (say, 6 months) while searching for a new position in the new area, long-term I can't stay where I am.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:41
Is the internal job in the new location? If not it is not much use anyway. Is the potential new job in the right location? If not it is not much use either.
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:44
@EdHeal both positions are in the new location.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:46
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As it is close to xmas, ask very politely about the internal position can you tell them in the new year. At this time of year I would imagine another week or so should not matter
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:48
If you do not accept the internal transfer will you still have the same role? If so at least that is the fall back position
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:40
If you do not accept the internal transfer will you still have the same role? If so at least that is the fall back position
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:40
@EdHeal Yes, however I am moving to a new geographical location (wife got a new job). So while I can stick around in my current position for a little while (say, 6 months) while searching for a new position in the new area, long-term I can't stay where I am.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:41
@EdHeal Yes, however I am moving to a new geographical location (wife got a new job). So while I can stick around in my current position for a little while (say, 6 months) while searching for a new position in the new area, long-term I can't stay where I am.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:41
Is the internal job in the new location? If not it is not much use anyway. Is the potential new job in the right location? If not it is not much use either.
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:44
Is the internal job in the new location? If not it is not much use anyway. Is the potential new job in the right location? If not it is not much use either.
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:44
@EdHeal both positions are in the new location.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:46
@EdHeal both positions are in the new location.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:46
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As it is close to xmas, ask very politely about the internal position can you tell them in the new year. At this time of year I would imagine another week or so should not matter
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:48
As it is close to xmas, ask very politely about the internal position can you tell them in the new year. At this time of year I would imagine another week or so should not matter
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:48
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Accept the internal transfer. If you get the external offer a month later, review your options then.
Reasons:
- It's better than your current job.
- The external offer might fall through. (External company might get purchased, senior management may impose a hiring freeze, they may change their mind, etc.)
If you do accept the external offer, management will shrug their shoulders, wish you well, then call whoever was their 2nd choice. It's a hassle on their end, but all part of doing business.
There is nothing "not nice" or "unprofessional" about looking out for your own best interests.
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
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I mostly agree, although you have to consider that taking the transfer and then quitting soon after might end up "burning bridges" at the old company. Internal transfers can be just as resource-intensive as new hires, especially when it involves resource allocations within the new team/department.
– fluffy
Dec 16 '15 at 1:22
It's now 1 week later, and I took the internal transfer. I was lucky that I was able to get an extension to accept the transfer, and it looks like Alpha Co was never going to be able to meet my salary requirements (despite stringing me along for a while).
– Dang Khoa
Dec 23 '15 at 2:57
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Accept the internal transfer. If you get the external offer a month later, review your options then.
Reasons:
- It's better than your current job.
- The external offer might fall through. (External company might get purchased, senior management may impose a hiring freeze, they may change their mind, etc.)
If you do accept the external offer, management will shrug their shoulders, wish you well, then call whoever was their 2nd choice. It's a hassle on their end, but all part of doing business.
There is nothing "not nice" or "unprofessional" about looking out for your own best interests.
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
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I mostly agree, although you have to consider that taking the transfer and then quitting soon after might end up "burning bridges" at the old company. Internal transfers can be just as resource-intensive as new hires, especially when it involves resource allocations within the new team/department.
– fluffy
Dec 16 '15 at 1:22
It's now 1 week later, and I took the internal transfer. I was lucky that I was able to get an extension to accept the transfer, and it looks like Alpha Co was never going to be able to meet my salary requirements (despite stringing me along for a while).
– Dang Khoa
Dec 23 '15 at 2:57
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up vote
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accepted
Accept the internal transfer. If you get the external offer a month later, review your options then.
Reasons:
- It's better than your current job.
- The external offer might fall through. (External company might get purchased, senior management may impose a hiring freeze, they may change their mind, etc.)
If you do accept the external offer, management will shrug their shoulders, wish you well, then call whoever was their 2nd choice. It's a hassle on their end, but all part of doing business.
There is nothing "not nice" or "unprofessional" about looking out for your own best interests.
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
2
I mostly agree, although you have to consider that taking the transfer and then quitting soon after might end up "burning bridges" at the old company. Internal transfers can be just as resource-intensive as new hires, especially when it involves resource allocations within the new team/department.
– fluffy
Dec 16 '15 at 1:22
It's now 1 week later, and I took the internal transfer. I was lucky that I was able to get an extension to accept the transfer, and it looks like Alpha Co was never going to be able to meet my salary requirements (despite stringing me along for a while).
– Dang Khoa
Dec 23 '15 at 2:57
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up vote
3
down vote
accepted
up vote
3
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accepted
Accept the internal transfer. If you get the external offer a month later, review your options then.
Reasons:
- It's better than your current job.
- The external offer might fall through. (External company might get purchased, senior management may impose a hiring freeze, they may change their mind, etc.)
If you do accept the external offer, management will shrug their shoulders, wish you well, then call whoever was their 2nd choice. It's a hassle on their end, but all part of doing business.
There is nothing "not nice" or "unprofessional" about looking out for your own best interests.
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
Accept the internal transfer. If you get the external offer a month later, review your options then.
Reasons:
- It's better than your current job.
- The external offer might fall through. (External company might get purchased, senior management may impose a hiring freeze, they may change their mind, etc.)
If you do accept the external offer, management will shrug their shoulders, wish you well, then call whoever was their 2nd choice. It's a hassle on their end, but all part of doing business.
There is nothing "not nice" or "unprofessional" about looking out for your own best interests.
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
answered Dec 15 '15 at 19:05
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
24.5k116882
2
I mostly agree, although you have to consider that taking the transfer and then quitting soon after might end up "burning bridges" at the old company. Internal transfers can be just as resource-intensive as new hires, especially when it involves resource allocations within the new team/department.
– fluffy
Dec 16 '15 at 1:22
It's now 1 week later, and I took the internal transfer. I was lucky that I was able to get an extension to accept the transfer, and it looks like Alpha Co was never going to be able to meet my salary requirements (despite stringing me along for a while).
– Dang Khoa
Dec 23 '15 at 2:57
suggest improvements |Â
2
I mostly agree, although you have to consider that taking the transfer and then quitting soon after might end up "burning bridges" at the old company. Internal transfers can be just as resource-intensive as new hires, especially when it involves resource allocations within the new team/department.
– fluffy
Dec 16 '15 at 1:22
It's now 1 week later, and I took the internal transfer. I was lucky that I was able to get an extension to accept the transfer, and it looks like Alpha Co was never going to be able to meet my salary requirements (despite stringing me along for a while).
– Dang Khoa
Dec 23 '15 at 2:57
2
2
I mostly agree, although you have to consider that taking the transfer and then quitting soon after might end up "burning bridges" at the old company. Internal transfers can be just as resource-intensive as new hires, especially when it involves resource allocations within the new team/department.
– fluffy
Dec 16 '15 at 1:22
I mostly agree, although you have to consider that taking the transfer and then quitting soon after might end up "burning bridges" at the old company. Internal transfers can be just as resource-intensive as new hires, especially when it involves resource allocations within the new team/department.
– fluffy
Dec 16 '15 at 1:22
It's now 1 week later, and I took the internal transfer. I was lucky that I was able to get an extension to accept the transfer, and it looks like Alpha Co was never going to be able to meet my salary requirements (despite stringing me along for a while).
– Dang Khoa
Dec 23 '15 at 2:57
It's now 1 week later, and I took the internal transfer. I was lucky that I was able to get an extension to accept the transfer, and it looks like Alpha Co was never going to be able to meet my salary requirements (despite stringing me along for a while).
– Dang Khoa
Dec 23 '15 at 2:57
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If you do not accept the internal transfer will you still have the same role? If so at least that is the fall back position
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:40
@EdHeal Yes, however I am moving to a new geographical location (wife got a new job). So while I can stick around in my current position for a little while (say, 6 months) while searching for a new position in the new area, long-term I can't stay where I am.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:41
Is the internal job in the new location? If not it is not much use anyway. Is the potential new job in the right location? If not it is not much use either.
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:44
@EdHeal both positions are in the new location.
– Dang Khoa
Dec 15 '15 at 18:46
1
As it is close to xmas, ask very politely about the internal position can you tell them in the new year. At this time of year I would imagine another week or so should not matter
– Ed Heal
Dec 15 '15 at 18:48