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spooks
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Advice about Start date
So, I already have my new start date which was not going to allow me any time in between jobs - end on Fri. start on Mon. I ecided it would be godo to have at least one day off to decompress and organize before my new job. I called an asked to change the start date by one day - what reason should I give:
1) Lie and say I need to do something for my current job before leaving
2) just say I need the day to organize so i can strart fresh, etc.?
any other ideas - thank you!
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Posted 5/8/07 1:13 PM  |
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Re: Advice about Start date
Didn't realize you had a Dr. appt scheduled for that day
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:13 PM |
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Lisa
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Re: Advice about Start date
I always factor in a week or 2 between jobs....give you time to decompress from the old one and start fresh with the new one...and most likely you will not be taking any vacation time as soon as you start the new job, so take some time off.
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:15 PM |
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Re: Advice about Start date
Tell them you need to tie up some lose ends. Can be either personal or professional.
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:18 PM |
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Christine
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Re: Advice about Start date
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:20 PM |
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robynfs
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by Christine
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
I agree! Good Luck! 
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:23 PM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: Advice about Start date
yep, once the start date is locked, the new place starts preparing for your arrival
try to change it now, and it won't look that good to them
try to get out of your old place early
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:25 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Posted by Christine
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
ITA!!
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:25 PM |
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Lauren
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by bridget-n-jimmy
Tell them you need to tie up some lose ends. Can be either personal or professional.
I think this is the way to go too.
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:51 PM |
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mka06
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by Christine
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
i think that's a good idea!
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:54 PM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
yep, once the start date is locked, the new place starts preparing for your arrival
try to change it now, and it won't look that good to them
try to get out of your old place early
While I agree...things do happen.
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| Posted 5/8/07 1:55 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by mka06
Posted by Christine
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
i think that's a good idea!
I agree.
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| Posted 5/8/07 2:13 PM |
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JP826
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by Christine
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
I agree with this!
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| Posted 5/8/07 2:14 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by robynfs
Posted by Christine
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
I agree! Good Luck!
ITA
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| Posted 5/8/07 2:14 PM |
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spooks
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Re: Advice about Start date
Good point, thanks everyone. Unfortunately, I had already asked when I posted this. I just said I had few loose ends to tie up, they understood but still need me to start on the 21st to overlap with someone. I could try to leave my current job earlier, but sort of feel bad doing that too (although I don't know why, I owe them nothing) - at this point I may as well just stay I guess. Oh well:(
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| Posted 5/8/07 3:08 PM |
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jxnoscar
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by bridget-n-jimmy
Tell them you need to tie up some lose ends. Can be either personal or professional.
I agree
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| Posted 5/8/07 3:15 PM |
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bikramaddict
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Re: Advice about Start date
Posted by Christine
I would go the other way and leave my current job a day earlier instead of asking the new job to change the start date. I don't think it's a good way to start out at a new job.
I agree -- leave a day early from your old place. Stay committed to the new place and keep it honest.
That being said, I know how hard this is. I am practically doing the same thing -- my last day at this job is Friday and I start my new job on Tuesday. I'd love to take a week off but it just ain't happening.
Good luck!
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| Posted 5/8/07 4:12 PM |
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