Long story short....recieved a job offer and turned it down. Immediately after I hung up the phone I was kicking myself in the butt. So, I called him back and said I regreted turning down the job and if we could discuss pay a little more, then I would come work for his company. I cannot believe I did that!! He kinda chuckled and said he would think about it over the weekend. So...was what I did totally wrong and do you think the guy thinks I'm a moron?
2006-11-03 07:15:11 · 10 answers · asked by animal_mother 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Isn't it completely unprofessional to do what I did??
2006-11-03 07:22:51 · update #1
Wrong?? No. Maybe looked a little foolish, though. Hey I wouldn't count yourself out on this. Wait until you hear back from him--you never know!! Good luck!
EDIT:
Yes, it was unprofessional. As, someone who hires where I work, I would question your ability to make a decision. But, if I was very impressed with your experience and skills I would probably give you a chance.
2006-11-03 07:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Relax it is no major problem. Next time just start negotiating before turning a position down. It is not a problem to bring pay up with job offers. You can always say you have other opportunities to consider. You can say this is what you really wanted but if the pay was higher the decison would really be easier. You can emphasis how much you will bring to the table.
The worst case scenario usually is they say that is the best they can do and then you decide if it is good enough.
2006-11-03 16:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce Tzu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,Ya can,t cry over spilled milk,Give yourself a brake,We all do silly things at times and then real lize 10 mins. leter we just skrewed our self!Don,t worry,You said he chuckled,He,s probably gona hire you but wants you to sweat it out for the weekend,HA,Just for saying nO!I think you,lll get the job in the end!Stop beating up on yourself,The damange is already done!Hollywood
2006-11-03 15:28:00 · answer #3 · answered by hollywood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So much for negotiating from a position of strength. Also your ability to make decisions will be called into question. Will be surprised if you get a call back!
2006-11-03 15:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded duckmate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your intuition told you to turn it down. There's better jobs out there. I promise.
2006-11-03 15:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your not a moron you just should have never turned the job down it could have ben a good job.
2006-11-03 15:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by Annie79513 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try not to burn the bridge tooooo soon. Go walk on it to the other side and see where it leads too first. You can always walk back if its not suitable.
2006-11-03 15:39:29 · answer #7 · answered by dd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No..probably thinks you thought twice and at least told you he would think about it...that's a little plus in your favor..Right? hang in there....everyone makes mistakes, but you (corrected?) yours...good luck.....
2006-11-03 15:18:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to garage
get hammer
place left hand on counter top
wait for phone to ring
every ring you hear
smack a finger......
2006-11-03 15:23:06 · answer #9 · answered by seanachie60 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you.
2006-11-03 15:16:47 · answer #10 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋