Accepting a job you don’t want will depend on your personal situation. This is not a one size fits all. In this economy, many people have been out of work for a long time. For these people accepting a job they don’t want may be necessary for financial reasons. If you are in a situation where you can weigh your options, than do not take a job you don’t want. It’s not fair to the employer if you take a job you don’t want and then in a few months you leave. It can also hurt you if you have short-term employment on your resume.
Here are things to consider when deciding whether to accept a job you don’t want.
- Make sure you will gain professional growth. Use this position as a stepping stone to get you to the next level in your career.
- Decide to commit to at least two years in this position.
- Will accepting this position keep you from other opportunities?
Take the time to decide if accepting a job that you don’t want is the best move for you at this time. If it is, create your strategy for making the best of this position. Don’t look back and stay true to your commitment. Once you have fulfilled your goal, then you can make plans to move forward to a position that is your dream job.
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