Accepting a job but maybe not starting

[worriedatthemoment]

I am in a real quandary just been offered a job which is ok but i have interviewed this week for a much better role and an interview again on monday for a better role.
I have no guarantee I will get the other roles obviously and I really need a job financially.
Lots have suggested I take the role offered and advise can't start for a week or two and then see how the others pan out.
That doesn't sit right for me but at the same time I need to put myself first.
My temp role has finished so not in a current role of having luxury of a job still.
What would you do ?

Anyone ?

Honestly I would accept the job and try and negotiate a later start date, at which point you will know where you stand with the others.
Of course it isn't ideal accepting and not starting but this happens to many companies in the recruitment process. You need to do whats right for you.
If you can afford to pass on an offer at this time and it makes you feel better then do that but there is no guarantee that your next offer will come anytime soon, though hopefully it does.

I can't afford to pass thats the issue.
I need a job within next 2 /3 weeks financially wise really.
I keep thinking I know of people who hand their notice in and then get convinced to stay so must then go back to job they accepted.
I just feel guilty but at the same time I think For once I have to consider myself and my family
The other jobs are like £5000 more , more holiday and flexibility , better pension etc so really are a big difference to us as a family as well.
Will accept verbally I think and wait for the letter from hr
Guess im not breaking any laws ?? If i accept then don't

No, you’re not breaking any laws. Just don’t sign anything until you’ve heard back from the others.

Drop the guilt. This is about what's right for you. The fact you need to take the job the decision has been made, but things can happen in a short space of time which changes the path we take. You don't owe the new company anything. Still interview for the better roles and then decide what is best

Thank you all

I found myself in this situation last spring.

I accepted a job after 6 months out of work. It wasn't my skillset and not brilliantly paid but it was liveable and I hated being on benefits.

Day 1, I got home in the evening and found I had been offered a fabulous job doing exactly what I am skilled for, So I went in on day 2 and resigned. At that point, I owed them 1 week's notice. They paid me for two days and I left. No-one minded.

Dont feel guilty. There is such little loyalty to staff from companies so why not put yourself first? I worked for a big global company and got made redundant on extended maternity leave. It's totally changed my mindset on working and putting the company first

You are perfectly at liberty to keep your options open for the best position and at present this is an applicants market. Were the position reversed employers would (inevitably) do what was best for them! So I would not waste sentiment upon whether something "sits right" with you. This is business. In your place I would certainly delay your start date until you can determine the outcome of the other interview. The employer will have interviewed a number of people and can simply go to the next preferred candidate on their short list. Its not like they have to begin the selection process all over again. Good luck!

I would do it. I wouldn't feel great about it, but I would do it.

I did it, completely unprofessional but it was the best option for me. I took the view I didn't owe the firm anything nor they me, and forms aren't loyal when it comes to it.

They gave me weekend but need an answer by today trouble is other 2 places won't let me know until weds
Everyone is saying take it and then change mind in couple days of need be.
They have emailed a copy if emoloyment offer if I email yes is this then a contract?
Or will i be better accepting over the phone verbally
It just mentions 3 minths probabtion and hrs salary and pension( but not the pension amount ) i feel bad accepting and turning down if I even get a better offer but at the same time I will do it as long as legally I am not then tied , not a contract just a job offer

You can take the job and resign in week 1 if you need to/never start: it happens more than you might think