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If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.1
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Throwaway1 said:enzolondon1 said:Yes, I have given other reference details but obviously not my current one due to the short period of time I have been there. I have verbally accepted this offer but I will wait to hear from recruitment or speak to them to see what the plan is regarding requesting references. I am sure once my current employer are aware as to my rationale and thoughts for seeking other employment they would rather someone leave especially for someone still in their probationary period who is not finding the role suitable.0
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Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.0
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enzolondon1 said:Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.
Enzo, your stance is what most people take as it's a risk resigning without a confirmed job to go to.
Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.0 -
MovingForwards said:enzolondon1 said:Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.
Enzo, your stance is what most people take as it's a risk resigning without a confirmed job to go to.1 -
enzolondon1 said:MovingForwards said:enzolondon1 said:Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.
Enzo, your stance is what most people take as it's a risk resigning without a confirmed job to go to.
Most people don't hand their notice in until an unconditional job offer is received.
I have taken the risk this time as I couldn't stand the company I worked for. However, I've money in the bank, low monthly outgoings and could be temping in a few days if I wanted.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.0 -
MovingForwards said:enzolondon1 said:MovingForwards said:enzolondon1 said:Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.
Enzo, your stance is what most people take as it's a risk resigning without a confirmed job to go to.
Most people don't hand their notice in until an unconditional job offer is received.
I have taken the risk this time as I couldn't stand the company I worked for. However, I've money in the bank, low monthly outgoings and could be temping in a few days if I wanted.
In what field is your experience that most people wait for a "firm" offer before resigning. Who tells them references have been received? What does their current employer generally do when they receive the reference request and the employee has not yet told them about the new offer or resigned?1 -
enzolondon1 said:Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.0
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Ath_Wat said:enzolondon1 said:Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.Ath_Wat said:enzolondon1 said:Ath_Wat said:If they have made an offer I am not sure what the issue is - in my industry at least, once you accept an offer you hand in your notice. This would only be a problem if you anticipate there being a problem with references (assuming this is all the offer depends on). They are not going to rescind an offer unless the references say you got sacked for stealing or similar, or say "Who? Never heard of them". They are not expecting essays telling them how wonderful you are.0
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@Ath_Wat
NHS, education, councils etc say the offers are conditional. Some take up references before interview, some after and it's a case of waiting for the start date. When that's received it generally means everything has come through and is ok.
My private sector roles have always involved a job offer, confirmed start date, with the risk of it being pulled if they're not happy with anything, even after starting. It's been a 1 - 3 month notice period, therefore plenty of time to get references.
Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.0
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