Speaking to recruiters after accepting a job offer??

[Jess1687]

Hey just looking for some advice. I have accepted a job offer about 2 weeks ago and handed my notice in at my current place of work. I Don’t start in my new role until the middle of October. Today I have been contacted by a recruiter about a role which I think could be of interest to me. I have small doubts about new job due to the location being about an hours commute (still obviously not enough doubt to not take the role as about 15/20mins more than I do now) and the one I have been contacted about is in the same city as I live.

I know it might not go any further than a chat with a recruiter, but feel like I’m cheating on the new job! Also an old colleague referred me for the role I’m taking so in my head I’m playing out the scenario of me getting the role and letting lots of people down. (Totally getting ahead of myself)

I am stupid not to speak to the recruiter about this new role?

I'd speak to the recruiter about the new role. Don't let other people talk / guilt you into doing what's good for them. Do what's best for you. If you have nagging doubts about the role you've accepted, gut instinct is worth listening to.

Always keep your options open. You can't build a massive life choice around not wanting to upset a colleague!
What's attracting your to this one over the new job? Is it just the commute?

it’s mainly the commute that’s causing me doubt, the job is good (I hope haha) I wanted an out from my current job. Been there 10 years and not known anything else and feel it’s time to make a change, so going from knowing what I’m doing to not having a clue is playing into my insecurities too. This job came up and gives me a few potential avenues for careers if I make the decision to leave in the future. Whenever I say where it’s located I get a shocked reply from people saying that’s a bit far isn’t it, so completely playing into my doubts about the sustainability in the longer term of the commute.

Like I said it’s literally going to be a conversation with a recruiter and nothing may come from it but I’m one of those people who plays out a full scenario in my head

Have the conversation. We’ve had a fair number of candidates accept job offers and then drop out - it’s become a competitive market out there for staff. We expect a percentage to do this.

And long commutes are a PITA. What (on paper) is an hour can often be longer in reality, if there’s an accident on the motorway or trains get delayed or cancelled.

I recently accepted a new role, contract issued and resigned. Two days later I was contacted by another recruiter about the perfect role for me. I interviewed that day, second the next and was offered it in that interview. They knew my situation so wanted to move quickly.

I withdrew from the first one, not entirely professional but i need to look after me.

You don't owe the recruiters or employer anything at this stage.