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To go to an interview after accepting another job?

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Namechangeformee · 27/02/2020 19:24

I accepted Job A a few weeks ago. After interviewing for Job A and waiting for the outcome I saw Job B, a job of the same grade but closer to home. I applied.

I accepted Job A when it was offered. I regret this now, but didn't want to decline it and fail to get Job B. Job B have now offered an interview.

WIBU to go for it? I have a 11mo so the distance is significant to me. It's a senior nursing job.

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mammmamia · 28/02/2020 00:48

Oh gosh I’m in this position as well!

I accepted job A last week and was slightly regretting it. This week Job B wanted another interview so I went to it yesterday. I felt bad but I really liked the sound of Job B. As it turns out job B is a nightmare commute so whilst it is a great job, the location is not really feasible. I wouldn’t have known that if I hadn’t gone to the interview as on paper the journey seemed ok but in practice it was not.

So I’m sticking with job A, I’m not starting for a while so I’m hoping I don’t come across something else which looks more attractive.

Does anyone know what happens if you’ve actually signed the contract and then you CJ ange your mind?

mammmamia · 28/02/2020 00:48

then you change your mind that should have said

GiveHerHellFromUs · 28/02/2020 00:55

Of course you go for it! Yes Job A might be slightly inconvenienced if you take B but that's not your problem - you do what's right for your family.

Derbee · 28/02/2020 01:20

Go to the interview. If you get offered the job, do what is best for you and your family, and don’t feel bad!

winniethekid · 28/02/2020 02:50

If both jobs were equal then it would be unreasonable but with one being much closer to home then I'd go for it, work life balance is important

PlomBear · 28/02/2020 07:41

Have you got an unconditional job offer for job A?

Even if you have, it’s just a job! I pulled out of a job recently. They won’t even remember by name now. It’s not like job A will be sitting around wailing and weeping if you decline.

LadyRivers1 · 28/02/2020 09:54

I've been in this position recently. I interviewed for Job A, B and C. Job A was part time with a hefty commute, Job B was full time with 10 minute drive, and Job C was full time with a hefty commute. I was offered them all, but Job A offered first and I accepted the offer as didn't want to bet on the uncertainty of being offered the others. When I was offered Job B I withdrew from A and declined the offer of C. I felt awful, but ultimately I had to do what was best for ME, just as companies interviewing will do what is best for them.

Mamabear88 · 28/02/2020 09:57

You've done nothing wrong. Absolutely go to the interview. I would.

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