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briskwheel4155's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    I recently accepted a job offer with a start date of October 26. However, I need to pass a background check and a drug test before I can give my two weeks' notice at my current job. I communicated to the hiring manager that I need the background check completed by the end of business on October 9 to be able to submit my resignation first thing on October 12. Ideally, I would prefer to put in my notice on October 9, but I haven't even been contacted to schedule the drug test yet. I'm considering asking the new employer to push back my start date by a week to ensure everything is in order before I leave my current position. I'm feeling a bit anxious about the timeline and whether I should be more proactive in addressing this with the new company.

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    I recently found myself in a bit of a dilemma regarding a job offer I received two months ago for a position that I ultimately declined. I had a single interview with the company and was offered the role almost immediately, which raised some red flags for me about their hiring situation. I decided to turn it down mainly because the commute was longer than I was comfortable with, and the pay increase didn’t justify that inconvenience. Fast forward to now, I’ve been reflecting on my decision and I can’t help but feel a sense of regret. The role would have been a great opportunity for my career growth, and I’ve realized that the commute, while not ideal, would only be four days a week instead of five. To my surprise, I noticed that the position has been reposted recently. I’m considering whether I should apply again and reach out to the hiring manager to express my renewed interest. I’m a bit unsure about how to approach this, especially since I was vague in my initial decline. I’m thinking of explaining that my circumstances have changed and I’d love to discuss the opportunity further. I still have the contact information for the person I interviewed with, so I might just give them a call. Any advice on how to navigate this would be appreciated!

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