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getmore4less

Fridge03 wrote: »

It's an external course which my new employers are paying for!

Check were/when else it might be run, once a year sounds unlikely.

Sambucus_Nigra

I'd never p off a new employer just to keep a call centre happy.

I'd tell them that I have to leave on friday - another opportunity has come up that I can't afford to miss. No hard feelings and all that.

Any issues, I'd call in sick day after day until they let me go.

Starrystarrynight

I worked (briefly) in a call centre, hated it and was offered my old job back. I asked the manager if I could leave with just a couple of days notice and they were ok about it. Hopefully, the OP's employer will be equally understanding.

KiKi

getmore4less wrote: »

Check were/when else it might be run, once a year sounds unlikely.

It's not at all unlikely if it's a specific profession or company-related qualification which the company are paying for, especially if it's one that's affiliated with a professional institute.

Or it may be externally run, but it may also be commissioned by the company itself who only pay to run it once a year for all new starters, eg, a more standard course which has been tailored for that company. It may also be a specific accredited programme which runs more frequently only without the accreditation.

It doesn't sound to me like this is just a standard training course which can be bought off the shelf from any supplier - although if I'm wrong, and it is, then it should run more frequently!

KiKi

getmore4less

KiKi wrote: »

It's not at all unlikely if it's a specific profession or company-related qualification which the company are paying for, especially if it's one that's affiliated with a professional institute.

Or it may be externally run, but it may also be commissioned by the company itself who only pay to run it once a year for all new starters, eg, a more standard course which has been tailored for that company. It may also be a specific accredited programme which runs more frequently only without the accreditation.

It doesn't sound to me like this is just a standard training course which can be bought off the shelf from any supplier - although if I'm wrong, and it is, then it should run more frequently!

KiKi

Recruiting for a position that requires training that is only done once a year or on demand and expect no notice does not put the company in a good light planning wise.

Jacka87

getmore4less wrote: »

Recruiting for a position that requires training that is only done once a year or on demand and expect no notice does not put the company in a good light planning wise.

This is true but the company I currently work for have a training course that runs a couple of times a year and the waiting list is ridiculous. It cannot be run anymore as its a specific course and isnt run by a company trying to make a profit. Another similar issues is a training / induction course that my company runs for new graduate recruits (I know the OP never mentioned anything about this being a graduate role). The point of the training is partially to give the basic training but also to create bonds with the other newish recruits.

As a result I would suggest attending the course, after all the OP should not be planning to return to the call centre job anytime soon anyway.

First port of call is talk to current employer but if the new job is offered and the start date is now then I would start.

Fridge03

Well thank you all for the help.

I bit the bullet and told them about me leaving. I said I was really appreciative of being employed there etc, but I just couldn't turn down this other job. Thankfully they understood and said in this situation most people just don't come in, so they were happy I told them prior.
So alls well that ends well.

Thanks again!

getmore4less

Fridge03 wrote: »

Well thank you all for the help.

I bit the bullet and told them about me leaving. I said I was really appreciative of being employed there etc, but I just couldn't turn down this other job. Thankfully they understood and said in this situation most people just don't come in, so they were happy I told them prior.
So alls well that ends well.

Thanks again!

And if you did a good job there is a chance they will now give you another job should you ever need a stop gap in the future.

Always best to avoid burning bridges, the employment world is a lot smaller than most people realise.

Jacka87

And if you did a good job there is a chance they will now give you another job should you ever need a stop gap in the future.

Always best to avoid burning bridges, the employment world is a lot smaller than most people realise.

Well glad it all ended up well for you. And I agree with getmore4less, they may well be happy to employ you again on a short term contract to help fill a gap knowing you will move when you get the right oppertunity.

Good luck with your new job!