Two (potential) amazing job offers

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I have been unhappy in my job and after getting advice on here, may have nearly secured two job offers. At the moment, this is me being optimistic as I don’t actually have any job offers yet.

Job 1 - big step up but great pay and great flexibility. Will be a 50% pay rise for a hybrid role. GREAT!

have has 2 interviews so far. 1 more to go this week. They have indicated that I’m perfect for the role and the 3rd interview is to show me around the office and to meet more of the team.

I’m expecting a formal offer this week.

job 2 - even bigger step up. I’ll be running the organisation. Will be a 200% pay rise. even better flexibility but definitely more demanding. REALLY GREAT!

have had 4 interviews so far and have 2 more to go. They haven’t been scheduled yet but at the last interview, they said they would wrap up the process within a few weeks.

my AIBU is:

AIBU to accept the job 1 offer when it arrives (if I get it) and then reneg if job 2 comes through?

is there any other choice??

6 interviews?!?!?! Is that normal?

Depends how much you need the flexibility. If you have kids or caring responsibilities then I’d go with the less demanding one, otherwise go for the 200% pay rise!

Tell them you're really interested but have a couple more questions, send obscure questions. Chase remaining parties for answers. Hopefully you'll have all the offers to decide by end of week.

I'd be worried about a job where you were running everything unless this a CEO role with a board. If it's a small limited company or former sole trader, my Spidey senses are saying you wouldn't be running anything.

I'd take the hybrid role

Yes for jobs in this industry

Fair point. There is a board but I do think it’ll take a while to bed in.

There is nothing to stop you accepting an offer and then subsequently turning it down, but it is a really shitty thing to do and is a really good way to trash your reputation in certain industries.

I would be tempted to go to job 2 and tell them you have another offer that you are considering accepting, and see if they can speed the whole process up. If the role is as senior as they say they probably will find a way to do that.

200% increase seems a bit unusual.

Can you give some context?

I would take the one with a 200% pay rise. You can tell job one if they make it offer that you need some time to consider it. Companies know that you are looking for other jobs and may have other offers on the table.

It is highly unusual. I have some niche experience (tech) and they appear to want it more than someone with a track history doing a similar role. It would be cutting out several rungs of the career ladder.

Obviously this means it may well not happen at all.

Ok then that seems reasonable.

My only concern would be it’s a viable established company.

Have you looked at their stat accounts?

I’d also be worried about missing the experience you’d get at the earlier rungs and therefore might get out of depth.

Not a reason to not take it but a point to consider.

I am worried about this. It’ll be sink or swim. I’d place that bet on myself though.

sorry to drip feed but additional info. Job 2 will know that their role is the big prize. Not sure they’d bother to rush their process? Maybe I’m wrong and if they do want me, it’s an important enough hire that they would speed it up. I’m getting imposter syndrome and I have to keep telling myself that I’m down to the final 2 and that I’m not making it up.

i don’t have enough experience of these types of roles to know how to navigate the hiring process.

Really don’t want to lose job 1 if job 2 don’t want me. I’m confused.

What’s the money differential?

£30k v £60k

£90k v £180k

Devil’s advocate, why put someone they have says they want because of a niche skillset through 6 interviews?

I cannot see the need for more than 3 ever - screening call, tech interview with assessment and then a more informal one to see office/team once they have ascertained your competence.

Feels like unnecessary hoop-jumping.

Simply some boards are quite particular in their hiring processes.

I think you can do both:

Let Job 1 know you are also at the final stages with another organisation and want to compare both offers if they come in. Try to buy a week or two before giving them a final acceptance.

Let Job 2 know IF you receive the other offer and see if they can speed things up

Basically try to get the timelines to converge by stalling Job 1 while speeding up Job 2.

@OhcantthInkofaname obviously, but it seems a bit dick-swingy so it would make me wary.

I think you need to encourage job 2 to speed up their process. 6 interviews is overkill for any job. I'm sorry but it's ridiculous. Is it Google or similar.

Personally, I would try negotiate upwards on job 1 in the hope that it will make the decision easier or is it a case of you really want job 1 no matter what

PS- congrats, nice position to be in.

I'd be more worried about OP running an entire organisation and relying on MN to make her decisions 😂

😂

I have other views too from people who know more about it but I’ve decided everyone has a vested interest one way or another.

I’m not asking you which role or about my skills. I’m asking about how to navigate two interview processes!

There are quite a few professionals that post here.

People reneg on jobs all the time, it may not be the ‘nicest’ thing to do, but you need to follow your heart and take the role you want the most. My vote is the 200% role that cuts out rungs on the ladder, for no other reason than why not?! It sounds like a glorious opportunity and too good a one to pass up. No real issue having an insurance role in the wings just in case