Started new job yesterday......

[TubbyTommy]

As the title suggests really. Started new job as a second hand car salesman. Money is......Well.....cp But in my first 2 days i have sold 4 cars!

So all going well, but before i accepted the job i had a interview with another company and they told me that they would let me know by the 8th of Jan if i'm succesful or not. I couldn't wait that long with no money so took this job. The other job pays better but the hours can vary more, the car sales job is less money working 6 days a week, 8:30 start 6pm finish. The car sales place has lent me a car while i don't have one and have been helpful.

What i'm really asking is if you was in my situation what would you do? And how would you go about telling the car sales place that you would be leaving after such a short time? This is of course if i get the other job just would like some advice if possible.

Also the car sales job was found for me through a very good friend who is the car sales mechanic.

Advice apreciated.

[bananapieface]

The company you work for won't think twice about getting rid of you, so, if the new jobs better, that's where I'd go.

[MrsMiggins]

What would your current employer do if they decided they didn't need you any more? Hold onto you or tell you to go? You owe them no more than they owe you...

Look after yourself first.

[mickk]

Have you signed a contract? You may have to give notice.

[cs02rm0]

TubbyTommy said:

working 6 days a week, 8:30 start 6pm finish

I really couldn't cope with that.

Go with your gut instinct about which you'd rather do, don't worry about any notion of loyalty.

[paddyhasneeds]

Obvious question but what do you want to do?

What's the other job? Same thing, more/less stability etc.

[Rich_W]

TubbyTommy said:

...that they would let me know by the 8th of Jan if i'm succesful or not.

...


Advice apreciated.

Wait till you get the offer first! You may not do!

[Soovy]

"whose side are you on?"

"same side I am always on. mine."


Stay where you are. If you get a better offer, leave. End of story.

[Lord Flathead]

How about take the next offer if it comes through, but carry on working part time for this lot?

That way you should get to keep the loaner, and get a bit of extra cash at the same time

[crofty1984]

MrsMiggins said:

What would your current employer do if they decided they didn't need you any more? Hold onto you or tell you to go? You owe them no more than they owe you...

Look after yourself first.

+1

[Jespin]

As has been said, look after number 1 but also be aware that money isn't everything so have a good think about which job you would PREFER to do.

[paoloh]

The grass can look greener elsewhere but when you get there, it is astro turf....

[markmullen]

By the 8th of January you'll be fully assimilated into the Motor Trade and won't think of doing anything else

[okgo]

markmullen said:

By the 8th of January you'll be fully assimilated into the Motor Trade and won't think of doing anything else

That's what you told me!

Its been said above really, look after you.

[missing the VR6]

markmullen said:

By the 8th of January you'll be fully assimilated into the Motor Trade and won't think of doing anything else

100 % correct, been selling cars 5 years and now couldn't imagine doing anything else!

[TubbyTommy]

Your right about the motor trade, it get's you. I sold another 2 today. We'll see what the 8th brings, as said it may not happen at all. Thanks for the advice.

[okgo]

TubbyTommy said:

Your right about the motor trade, it get's you. I sold another 2 today. We'll see what the 8th brings, as said it may not happen at all. Thanks for the advice.

Gets you depressed. The hours are second to that of the chef!

[Boxylady]

well????????????

[TubbyTommy]

Well...........The other job e-mailed me to tell me that i hadn't been succesful, but in a way i'm glad i'm staying were i am. Really starting to enjoy it.

[markmullen]

Good man.

Keep doing what you're doing, it is selling cars. Don't get lazy, don't cut corners, don't get cynical, keep the enthusiasm you have now and you'll keep selling plenty of cars.