Management Tip of the Day: What to Expect If You Take a Bad Job

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile OCTOBER 24, 2012 What to Expect If You Take a Bad Job In this economy, many believe you'd be insane to turn down a job. Certainly, if you're unemployed, you might need to take any position offered to you. But if you're considering a job offer that you know isn't right for you, think about the risks: Getting stuck. Once you're in a certain job, organization, or field, it might be hard for employers to imagine you in a different role. Poor performance. If you aren't committed to a job, you're unlikely to take it seriously. This will further your dissatisfaction and may make it difficult to get good references in the future. Opportunity costs. You'll probably still pursue other jobs. If you take the bad offer, you may miss out on future options that come along. Instead, you might decide to stay in the job market and do all you can to make other more promising offers happen. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Should You Turn Down a Job in This Economy?" by Bill Barnett. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success Ebook Now Available Meet eight iconoclastic leaders who helmed firms where returns on average outperformed the S&P 500 by over 20 times. You may not know some of their names — but you will recognize many of their companies (General Cinema, Ralston Purina, The Washington Post Company, Berkshire Hathaway). In this book, you'll learn the consistent and rational traits that helped these select leaders achieve that exceptional performance. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Change Your Company's Story How to Practice for Your Presentation Three Ways to Stop Procrastination Position Your Start-Up for the Long Term Start Your New Job the Right Way Make Progress on That Long-Term Project Stop Sabotaging Yourself Money Isn't the Only Motivator for Top Talent Presentation Coming? Know These Things About Your Audience Break the Cycle of Responsiveness All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)