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    Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I recently received a job offer for a sales position at a new company, and as part of the background check, they want to contact my current employer for verification. The problem is, I haven't informed my current employer that I'm leaving yet, and I'm concerned that if they reach out before I give my notice, I could risk losing my current job and income before my new position starts at the end of the month. I've heard that some companies might let you go immediately if they find out you're leaving, and I want to protect myself from that possibility. Additionally, my current role is a remote sales position that offers a salary plus commission, and I was planning to stay until my salary transitions into a commission-only role next year. I also want to ensure I receive my outstanding commission payments, which can take a while to process. I didn’t feel it was necessary to disclose this plan to the new employer since it wouldn’t affect my ability to perform in the new job. I've been advised to request that the new employer not contact my current employer until after I've started. I want to give my notice on my own terms to avoid jeopardizing my current income and commission. I'm at the background check stage and have signed the offer letter, so I'm looking for advice on how to handle this situation without jeopardizing my new job.

    Job title: sales position

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Got a Job Planning Thinking

    I'm currently in a tough spot after my entire department was eliminated earlier this year at my company, which forced me into a sales role. They promised a full year of salary while I trained, but the situation has been dire. The company isn't performing well, and every sales rep is struggling due to a lack of leads, relying on AI-generated outreach. Soon, I'll be switched to a commission-only structure, and I've heard from a colleague that they're already $20k in debt due to the draw system. I need to escape this job as soon as possible. I've been actively interviewing for months but haven't had much luck until recently. I applied to a large retail big box chain out of desperation and got hired on the spot, but it's part-time with low pay and grunt work. The employees were pretty candid about the poor morale and high turnover, which doesn't sound appealing at all. Currently, I'm in the interview process with another company that aligns much better with my skills. I had a recruiter screen that led to a second interview, and today, the hiring manager expressed interest in scheduling a final interview with stakeholders. While nothing is guaranteed, I feel optimistic about my chances. The retail job wants me to start this coming Monday, and I'm torn. Part of me thinks I should take it since I've been job hunting for so long with little success, but I really don't want to accept a position I might hate and then leave shortly after if I get a better offer from the other company. I'm looking for advice on what to do next.

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