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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently found myself in a tough spot after rejecting a job offer that I now regret. Last month, I received two job offers: one from a company in the industry I'm currently working in (let's call it Job A) and another from a field where I have some experience (Job B). After careful consideration, I chose Job A for a few reasons. I had the chance to see the office during my in-person interview, which made me feel more confident about the work environment. Job B, on the other hand, offered me the position just 20 minutes after an online interview, which raised some red flags for me. While the pay was similar, the hours at Job A were more favorable. Additionally, Job A seemed to provide a clearer path for career progression, despite Job B offering training and development opportunities. However, after starting at Job A, I quickly realized that I made a huge mistake. The role feels incredibly stagnant, and it seems like a dead-end career-wise. I now have a strong desire to pursue Job B, and I've noticed they are still hiring for the position I initially applied for. I'm contemplating reaching out to the hiring manager at Job B to see if they would reconsider my previous application or if I should apply again and explain my regret about declining their initial offer. I'm curious about my chances of getting a response. ChatGPT has given me an optimistic outlook, but I would appreciate hearing from others with more experience in these situations.

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    Feeling Planning Thinking

    I recently had a job offer from a company that I interviewed with about a month and a half ago. The interview went really well, and they offered me the position three weeks later, promising Monday to Friday hours with a good work-life balance. I was excited and even handed in my notice at my previous job, completing all necessary background checks while waiting for the contract. However, I just received the contract yesterday, and it raised several red flags. First, they want me to waive my rights to the 48-hour workweek protection under UK law. This means I could potentially be working more than the standard hours without my consent, and if I wanted to withdraw that consent, I would have to give three months' notice. Additionally, despite my clear request for weekends off during the interview, the contract states that I could be required to work weekends when needed. This is particularly concerning for me because my last job had a similar clause, and I ended up working almost every weekend for two years. There are also vague disciplinary procedures in the contract that worry me, including salary deductions and changes to job responsibilities. I haven't signed the contract yet, but I'm anxious about the possibility of being out of a job if I refuse to sign it and the implications it could have on my resume. I’m considering reaching out to them to discuss these issues, but I’m unsure how to approach it without jeopardizing the offer.

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