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My contract is expiring in a few months, and my boss has just offered to extend my contract. The problem is that I've received a verbal offer from a dream company, which would improve my career dramatically. As I'm a foreigner, they are undergoing a labor market test before they can hire me and sponsor my visa.
Complicating matters, my boss's offer expires a week before the external company can give me a clear answer. I will have to leave the country in a few months if I can't find suitable employment.
What is the best way for me to handle this situation?
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asked Aug 8 at 20:03
Twilight Sparkle
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closed as off-topic by Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive Aug 9 at 11:05
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- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive
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My contract is expiring in a few months, and my boss has just offered to extend my contract. The problem is that I've received a verbal offer from a dream company, which would improve my career dramatically. As I'm a foreigner, they are undergoing a labor market test before they can hire me and sponsor my visa.
Complicating matters, my boss's offer expires a week before the external company can give me a clear answer. I will have to leave the country in a few months if I can't find suitable employment.
What is the best way for me to handle this situation?
professionalism
asked Aug 8 at 20:03
Twilight Sparkle
1324
closed as off-topic by Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive Aug 9 at 11:05
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive
How binding is this employment contract? Are you on the hook, legally, if you accept, or are you just worried about burning a bridge when you depart?
– Adonalsium
Aug 8 at 20:22
@Adonalsium The contracts usually start with the standard 6 months probation period where either can cancel. My main concern is that I like my boss and am hesitant to take his offer when it could give him inconvenience later on if I get the other one. From a purely logical standpoint, if I get the job with the dream firm I'd never return to my current company.
– Twilight Sparkle
Aug 8 at 22:50
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Question is on-hold so I'll just post an answer as a comment (yay SE rules) - You owe your current employer nothing. If they decided they wanted a different candidate instead of you, they'd show you the door tout de suite. Extend them the same courtesy - pretend you're at your current workplace to stay forever, until you aren't.
– Adonalsium
Aug 9 at 12:36
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I can't understand why this is "off topic". This is not specific to any country or local factors this is a general problem which contract employees often have to face.
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Aug 10 at 20:24
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My contract is expiring in a few months, and my boss has just offered to extend my contract. The problem is that I've received a verbal offer from a dream company, which would improve my career dramatically. As I'm a foreigner, they are undergoing a labor market test before they can hire me and sponsor my visa.
Complicating matters, my boss's offer expires a week before the external company can give me a clear answer. I will have to leave the country in a few months if I can't find suitable employment.
What is the best way for me to handle this situation?
professionalism
asked Aug 8 at 20:03
Twilight Sparkle
1324
My contract is expiring in a few months, and my boss has just offered to extend my contract. The problem is that I've received a verbal offer from a dream company, which would improve my career dramatically. As I'm a foreigner, they are undergoing a labor market test before they can hire me and sponsor my visa.
Complicating matters, my boss's offer expires a week before the external company can give me a clear answer. I will have to leave the country in a few months if I can't find suitable employment.
What is the best way for me to handle this situation?
professionalism
asked Aug 8 at 20:03
Twilight Sparkle
1324
asked Aug 8 at 20:03
Twilight Sparkle
1324
asked Aug 8 at 20:03
Twilight Sparkle
1324
asked Aug 8 at 20:03
Twilight Sparkle
1324
1324
closed as off-topic by Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive Aug 9 at 11:05
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive
closed as off-topic by Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive Aug 9 at 11:05
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on a specific choice, such as what job to take or what skills to learn, are difficult to answer objectively and are rarely useful for anyone else. Instead of asking which decision to make, try asking how to make the decision, or for more specific details about one element of the decision. (More information)" – Dukeling, IDrinkandIKnowThings, gnat, paparazzo, Mister Positive
How binding is this employment contract? Are you on the hook, legally, if you accept, or are you just worried about burning a bridge when you depart?
– Adonalsium
Aug 8 at 20:22
@Adonalsium The contracts usually start with the standard 6 months probation period where either can cancel. My main concern is that I like my boss and am hesitant to take his offer when it could give him inconvenience later on if I get the other one. From a purely logical standpoint, if I get the job with the dream firm I'd never return to my current company.
– Twilight Sparkle
Aug 8 at 22:50
1
Question is on-hold so I'll just post an answer as a comment (yay SE rules) - You owe your current employer nothing. If they decided they wanted a different candidate instead of you, they'd show you the door tout de suite. Extend them the same courtesy - pretend you're at your current workplace to stay forever, until you aren't.
– Adonalsium
Aug 9 at 12:36
1
I can't understand why this is "off topic". This is not specific to any country or local factors this is a general problem which contract employees often have to face.
– Amit
Aug 10 at 20:24
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How binding is this employment contract? Are you on the hook, legally, if you accept, or are you just worried about burning a bridge when you depart?
– Adonalsium
Aug 8 at 20:22
@Adonalsium The contracts usually start with the standard 6 months probation period where either can cancel. My main concern is that I like my boss and am hesitant to take his offer when it could give him inconvenience later on if I get the other one. From a purely logical standpoint, if I get the job with the dream firm I'd never return to my current company.
– Twilight Sparkle
Aug 8 at 22:50
1
Question is on-hold so I'll just post an answer as a comment (yay SE rules) - You owe your current employer nothing. If they decided they wanted a different candidate instead of you, they'd show you the door tout de suite. Extend them the same courtesy - pretend you're at your current workplace to stay forever, until you aren't.
– Adonalsium
Aug 9 at 12:36
1
I can't understand why this is "off topic". This is not specific to any country or local factors this is a general problem which contract employees often have to face.
– Amit
Aug 10 at 20:24
How binding is this employment contract? Are you on the hook, legally, if you accept, or are you just worried about burning a bridge when you depart?
– Adonalsium
Aug 8 at 20:22
How binding is this employment contract? Are you on the hook, legally, if you accept, or are you just worried about burning a bridge when you depart?
– Adonalsium
Aug 8 at 20:22
@Adonalsium The contracts usually start with the standard 6 months probation period where either can cancel. My main concern is that I like my boss and am hesitant to take his offer when it could give him inconvenience later on if I get the other one. From a purely logical standpoint, if I get the job with the dream firm I'd never return to my current company.
– Twilight Sparkle
Aug 8 at 22:50
@Adonalsium The contracts usually start with the standard 6 months probation period where either can cancel. My main concern is that I like my boss and am hesitant to take his offer when it could give him inconvenience later on if I get the other one. From a purely logical standpoint, if I get the job with the dream firm I'd never return to my current company.
– Twilight Sparkle
Aug 8 at 22:50
1
1
Question is on-hold so I'll just post an answer as a comment (yay SE rules) - You owe your current employer nothing. If they decided they wanted a different candidate instead of you, they'd show you the door tout de suite. Extend them the same courtesy - pretend you're at your current workplace to stay forever, until you aren't.
– Adonalsium
Aug 9 at 12:36
Question is on-hold so I'll just post an answer as a comment (yay SE rules) - You owe your current employer nothing. If they decided they wanted a different candidate instead of you, they'd show you the door tout de suite. Extend them the same courtesy - pretend you're at your current workplace to stay forever, until you aren't.
– Adonalsium
Aug 9 at 12:36
1
1
I can't understand why this is "off topic". This is not specific to any country or local factors this is a general problem which contract employees often have to face.
– Amit
Aug 10 at 20:24
I can't understand why this is "off topic". This is not specific to any country or local factors this is a general problem which contract employees often have to face.
– Amit
Aug 10 at 20:24
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Do nothing except hope.
A verbal offer is worth the paper it is written on. And a labour market test that takes a few months isn't great either.
So don't jeapordise your current standing until you have something worth jeapordising it for.
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
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One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
– Mister Positive
Aug 9 at 11:05
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This is a common problem for employees who work on "Contract" or are employed in "Contract to hire" positions. I think the best solution to this is to speak with your current boss honestly and let him know your position. I recommend having a verbal discussion instead of sending a written message but if you decide to write email below text can be used with some changes,
Hello <<-Boss->>,
I really appreciate your willingness to extend my contract but before
we move forward I want to share my situation with you. Since I was not
sure about my contract being extended after <<-date->>. Recently I started
applying for few open positions suiting my skill set and I have
received an offer from one of the company. However since this is very
early stage of their hiring process I am still not sure about the
final outcome of this.
While I love working here I would still like to compare both offers
before making a final decision. So can you give me time till <<-date
here->> to decide on my extension. I promise to let you know as soon as
I am ready with my decision.
I am sure you will be able to understand my situation.
Thank You,
<<-Your name->>
Optionally You can also let the other requiter know that you need to decide on extension of your current contract and need a final offer/decision by <<-date->>.
Now below things can happen,
- If this company really likes you they may probably come with a better offer or at least extend the date.
- The other offer doesn't work and you ultimately accept the extension from this company in this case your current manager will appreciate your honesty and will be willing to have you for longer.
- You get the offer from dream company and ultimately leave this company but if you have told the manager in advance you are not burning the bridge and you can leave without disappointing the manager.
- The other company doesn't offer and this manager is pissed off and refused to extend your offer. Well in that case this company was not worth staying for longer.
Hopefully this helps,
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
-1 Don't do that, I think that using that advice would hurt the asker. Companies generally don't have a problem firing people during the probation period, why should he worry more for the company that for himself.
– Wilbert
Aug 9 at 7:09
@Wilbert I am not asking for worrying about the company instead my answer is exact opposite and it suggests to look for himself and compare both offers before deciding anything.
– Amit
Aug 9 at 18:06
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
Do nothing except hope.
A verbal offer is worth the paper it is written on. And a labour market test that takes a few months isn't great either.
So don't jeapordise your current standing until you have something worth jeapordising it for.
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
96k53219379
1
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
– Mister Positive
Aug 9 at 11:05
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
Do nothing except hope.
A verbal offer is worth the paper it is written on. And a labour market test that takes a few months isn't great either.
So don't jeapordise your current standing until you have something worth jeapordising it for.
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
96k53219379
1
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
– Mister Positive
Aug 9 at 11:05
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
Do nothing except hope.
A verbal offer is worth the paper it is written on. And a labour market test that takes a few months isn't great either.
So don't jeapordise your current standing until you have something worth jeapordising it for.
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
96k53219379
Do nothing except hope.
A verbal offer is worth the paper it is written on. And a labour market test that takes a few months isn't great either.
So don't jeapordise your current standing until you have something worth jeapordising it for.
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
96k53219379
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
96k53219379
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
96k53219379
answered Aug 8 at 22:20
Kilisi
96k53219379
96k53219379
1
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
– Mister Positive
Aug 9 at 11:05
add a comment |Â
1
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
– Mister Positive
Aug 9 at 11:05
1
1
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
– Mister Positive
Aug 9 at 11:05
One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
– Mister Positive
Aug 9 at 11:05
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
This is a common problem for employees who work on "Contract" or are employed in "Contract to hire" positions. I think the best solution to this is to speak with your current boss honestly and let him know your position. I recommend having a verbal discussion instead of sending a written message but if you decide to write email below text can be used with some changes,
Hello <<-Boss->>,
I really appreciate your willingness to extend my contract but before
we move forward I want to share my situation with you. Since I was not
sure about my contract being extended after <<-date->>. Recently I started
applying for few open positions suiting my skill set and I have
received an offer from one of the company. However since this is very
early stage of their hiring process I am still not sure about the
final outcome of this.
While I love working here I would still like to compare both offers
before making a final decision. So can you give me time till <<-date
here->> to decide on my extension. I promise to let you know as soon as
I am ready with my decision.
I am sure you will be able to understand my situation.
Thank You,
<<-Your name->>
Optionally You can also let the other requiter know that you need to decide on extension of your current contract and need a final offer/decision by <<-date->>.
Now below things can happen,
- If this company really likes you they may probably come with a better offer or at least extend the date.
- The other offer doesn't work and you ultimately accept the extension from this company in this case your current manager will appreciate your honesty and will be willing to have you for longer.
- You get the offer from dream company and ultimately leave this company but if you have told the manager in advance you are not burning the bridge and you can leave without disappointing the manager.
- The other company doesn't offer and this manager is pissed off and refused to extend your offer. Well in that case this company was not worth staying for longer.
Hopefully this helps,
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
-1 Don't do that, I think that using that advice would hurt the asker. Companies generally don't have a problem firing people during the probation period, why should he worry more for the company that for himself.
– Wilbert
Aug 9 at 7:09
@Wilbert I am not asking for worrying about the company instead my answer is exact opposite and it suggests to look for himself and compare both offers before deciding anything.
– Amit
Aug 9 at 18:06
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
This is a common problem for employees who work on "Contract" or are employed in "Contract to hire" positions. I think the best solution to this is to speak with your current boss honestly and let him know your position. I recommend having a verbal discussion instead of sending a written message but if you decide to write email below text can be used with some changes,
Hello <<-Boss->>,
I really appreciate your willingness to extend my contract but before
we move forward I want to share my situation with you. Since I was not
sure about my contract being extended after <<-date->>. Recently I started
applying for few open positions suiting my skill set and I have
received an offer from one of the company. However since this is very
early stage of their hiring process I am still not sure about the
final outcome of this.
While I love working here I would still like to compare both offers
before making a final decision. So can you give me time till <<-date
here->> to decide on my extension. I promise to let you know as soon as
I am ready with my decision.
I am sure you will be able to understand my situation.
Thank You,
<<-Your name->>
Optionally You can also let the other requiter know that you need to decide on extension of your current contract and need a final offer/decision by <<-date->>.
Now below things can happen,
- If this company really likes you they may probably come with a better offer or at least extend the date.
- The other offer doesn't work and you ultimately accept the extension from this company in this case your current manager will appreciate your honesty and will be willing to have you for longer.
- You get the offer from dream company and ultimately leave this company but if you have told the manager in advance you are not burning the bridge and you can leave without disappointing the manager.
- The other company doesn't offer and this manager is pissed off and refused to extend your offer. Well in that case this company was not worth staying for longer.
Hopefully this helps,
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
-1 Don't do that, I think that using that advice would hurt the asker. Companies generally don't have a problem firing people during the probation period, why should he worry more for the company that for himself.
– Wilbert
Aug 9 at 7:09
@Wilbert I am not asking for worrying about the company instead my answer is exact opposite and it suggests to look for himself and compare both offers before deciding anything.
– Amit
Aug 9 at 18:06
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
This is a common problem for employees who work on "Contract" or are employed in "Contract to hire" positions. I think the best solution to this is to speak with your current boss honestly and let him know your position. I recommend having a verbal discussion instead of sending a written message but if you decide to write email below text can be used with some changes,
Hello <<-Boss->>,
I really appreciate your willingness to extend my contract but before
we move forward I want to share my situation with you. Since I was not
sure about my contract being extended after <<-date->>. Recently I started
applying for few open positions suiting my skill set and I have
received an offer from one of the company. However since this is very
early stage of their hiring process I am still not sure about the
final outcome of this.
While I love working here I would still like to compare both offers
before making a final decision. So can you give me time till <<-date
here->> to decide on my extension. I promise to let you know as soon as
I am ready with my decision.
I am sure you will be able to understand my situation.
Thank You,
<<-Your name->>
Optionally You can also let the other requiter know that you need to decide on extension of your current contract and need a final offer/decision by <<-date->>.
Now below things can happen,
- If this company really likes you they may probably come with a better offer or at least extend the date.
- The other offer doesn't work and you ultimately accept the extension from this company in this case your current manager will appreciate your honesty and will be willing to have you for longer.
- You get the offer from dream company and ultimately leave this company but if you have told the manager in advance you are not burning the bridge and you can leave without disappointing the manager.
- The other company doesn't offer and this manager is pissed off and refused to extend your offer. Well in that case this company was not worth staying for longer.
Hopefully this helps,
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
This is a common problem for employees who work on "Contract" or are employed in "Contract to hire" positions. I think the best solution to this is to speak with your current boss honestly and let him know your position. I recommend having a verbal discussion instead of sending a written message but if you decide to write email below text can be used with some changes,
Hello <<-Boss->>,
I really appreciate your willingness to extend my contract but before
we move forward I want to share my situation with you. Since I was not
sure about my contract being extended after <<-date->>. Recently I started
applying for few open positions suiting my skill set and I have
received an offer from one of the company. However since this is very
early stage of their hiring process I am still not sure about the
final outcome of this.
While I love working here I would still like to compare both offers
before making a final decision. So can you give me time till <<-date
here->> to decide on my extension. I promise to let you know as soon as
I am ready with my decision.
I am sure you will be able to understand my situation.
Thank You,
<<-Your name->>
Optionally You can also let the other requiter know that you need to decide on extension of your current contract and need a final offer/decision by <<-date->>.
Now below things can happen,
- If this company really likes you they may probably come with a better offer or at least extend the date.
- The other offer doesn't work and you ultimately accept the extension from this company in this case your current manager will appreciate your honesty and will be willing to have you for longer.
- You get the offer from dream company and ultimately leave this company but if you have told the manager in advance you are not burning the bridge and you can leave without disappointing the manager.
- The other company doesn't offer and this manager is pissed off and refused to extend your offer. Well in that case this company was not worth staying for longer.
Hopefully this helps,
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
edited Aug 8 at 21:03
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
answered Aug 8 at 20:49
Amit
1,120718
1,120718
-1 Don't do that, I think that using that advice would hurt the asker. Companies generally don't have a problem firing people during the probation period, why should he worry more for the company that for himself.
– Wilbert
Aug 9 at 7:09
@Wilbert I am not asking for worrying about the company instead my answer is exact opposite and it suggests to look for himself and compare both offers before deciding anything.
– Amit
Aug 9 at 18:06
add a comment |Â
-1 Don't do that, I think that using that advice would hurt the asker. Companies generally don't have a problem firing people during the probation period, why should he worry more for the company that for himself.
– Wilbert
Aug 9 at 7:09
@Wilbert I am not asking for worrying about the company instead my answer is exact opposite and it suggests to look for himself and compare both offers before deciding anything.
– Amit
Aug 9 at 18:06
-1 Don't do that, I think that using that advice would hurt the asker. Companies generally don't have a problem firing people during the probation period, why should he worry more for the company that for himself.
– Wilbert
Aug 9 at 7:09
-1 Don't do that, I think that using that advice would hurt the asker. Companies generally don't have a problem firing people during the probation period, why should he worry more for the company that for himself.
– Wilbert
Aug 9 at 7:09
@Wilbert I am not asking for worrying about the company instead my answer is exact opposite and it suggests to look for himself and compare both offers before deciding anything.
– Amit
Aug 9 at 18:06
@Wilbert I am not asking for worrying about the company instead my answer is exact opposite and it suggests to look for himself and compare both offers before deciding anything.
– Amit
Aug 9 at 18:06
add a comment |Â
How binding is this employment contract? Are you on the hook, legally, if you accept, or are you just worried about burning a bridge when you depart?
– Adonalsium
Aug 8 at 20:22
@Adonalsium The contracts usually start with the standard 6 months probation period where either can cancel. My main concern is that I like my boss and am hesitant to take his offer when it could give him inconvenience later on if I get the other one. From a purely logical standpoint, if I get the job with the dream firm I'd never return to my current company.
– Twilight Sparkle
Aug 8 at 22:50
1
Question is on-hold so I'll just post an answer as a comment (yay SE rules) - You owe your current employer nothing. If they decided they wanted a different candidate instead of you, they'd show you the door tout de suite. Extend them the same courtesy - pretend you're at your current workplace to stay forever, until you aren't.
– Adonalsium
Aug 9 at 12:36
1
I can't understand why this is "off topic". This is not specific to any country or local factors this is a general problem which contract employees often have to face.
– Amit
Aug 10 at 20:24