To think I should have had more time to think

[torchpaper]

I went for an interview yesterday and was offered the job straight away but really need to consider if it is what I want, due to its restrictive hours. I am after more flexibility and didnt realise the "timetabling" of the job until interview. I am also after part time and they want full.

Anyway...they have suggested mon 9-5 and 4 other days at 9-3. I currently work 3 flexible days at around 9.30-whenever I need to go.

They have told me I must phone this morning to let them know. Im used to a few days to consider a post...aibu in thinking thats pretty short thinking time and they are pushing me a bit?

fwiw there is no-one else on the queue and they will have to readvertise if I say no.

Ask them if the hours are negotiable - if not -decline

The hours they have suggested are the "negotiation". I requested 2 or 3 short days and they pushed for more.

Not a great way to start tbh. If they agree to less hours it will probably just mean they will expect you to do the full job in fewer hours. if you have already worked out what works for you and your family in terms of hours worked I wouldn't accept tbh unless you absolutely have to change jobs quickly.

Could you renegotiate to start at 9.30 if that suits better or would there be the option of the job becoming a job share? Could any of it be worked from home? You will have to balance up the pro's and con's of changing job's. Yes it's not much time to think.

Presumambly, they advertised it as flexible/potentially part time? If so, then ring them asap to find out the extent of what they mean.

If you were hoping to be offered a full time post and negotiate from a position of strength, then now is the time to use your pre-interview homework. Again, you need to get on the phone, and use your prepared information to persuade them (nicely) why their assessment that it is a fulltime job is actually wrong, and how all the responsibilities can be carried out on a different working pattern.

Of course they want a quick decision. It is an indication that they are dangling one or more other candidates they would be happy to see in the role.

How do you know there are no other candidates?

Only you know how much you want/need the job.

All you need to decide is what hours would make it a yes and what would be a no then get back to them as 'I can do it if the hours are x to x but if not then I'm afraid I can't accept your offer' The ball is in their court then.

Wow- dont think you will find many jobs these days that allow you to start at 9.30 and finish 'whenever'!!! I'd stay where you are!!