Got laid off in March. Started looking immediately, but obviously the market is tough so I've been struggling. Saw a posting from my previous employer of a similar job to the one I was laid off from, so I applied.
A lot of discussion happened between myself and my former manager but it wound up that I didn't get that job. Her manager then reached out to me to offer me a different position. Similar, but with some distinct differences (a larger sales element than what I'd prefer) but I agreed to it because I'll never turn down a legit opportunity in this climate.
The offer was:
– in office
– 8 to 5
– hourly
– some OT/ weekend work when busy
– some travel between offices.
We got all my paperwork done on Thursday and we agreed to a Monday start. Friday I get a call where now they want me to work 3 to 9, Monday to Friday and 10 to 2 every weekend for a total of 38hrs.
Wtf?
I politely decline and let them know that I'd be open to roles similar to what we initially discussed should one open up on the future. Now I'm getting the hard sell and a “we can make this work with theb8 to 5” and “the team can figure out how to split the weekends” where weekends weren't explicitly stated to be mandatory previously.
They want me to come in and discuss on Monday. I'm inclined to pass, but unemployment is running out and this is the only offer I've had since March.
What's your read on this?