Interview and Moving WWYD

[kpol]

I had an interview last week here on post and thought it went really well. They said it would be a few weeks until I heard anything back, but since we just found out that we would be moving in a few months, I feel like I should let them know so they can eliminate me from the pool and what not.

M thinks I should just wait and if I get an offer, accept it and hope they would transfer me but I feel like that is kind of a dick move. I know a job is not a guarantee at this point, but I want to do the right thing without screwing them over.

WWYD in this situation?

[meltoine]

Since nothing is ever certain, I would wait to tell them until you have orders in hand. This will not be the first time an employee leaves because of a PCS. I understand you feel badly, I just don't think it's necessary.

[beachy]

When you filled out your application did you have to put in your H's PRD? If you did and you would be moving within that timeline, then I wouldn't tell them because they likely know. If you did put it down and your move is now happening much sooner than expected based on the PRD, then I would tell them.

If you didn't put down a PRD, then I would tell them if you don't plan on accepting it if they offer you the job. Would you take it for a few months? Then don't tell them. If you would decline it, then I would tell them now so they aren't wasting time.

[audette]

Are you willing to work the job even after the move for a few months?  If so, I'd stick with it, in the hopes of getting into the GS system (especially here!).  If not, then I'd probably let them know.  Maybe.

It's a tough call.  Maybe see if they're interested first, and then see what telling them about the move does.

[kpol]

Jan 20, 2013 8:02:34 GMT -5 audette said:

Are you willing to work the job even after the move for a few months?  If so, I'd stick with it, in the hopes of getting into the GS system (especially here!).  If not, then I'd probably let them know.  Maybe.

It's a tough call.  Maybe see if they're interested first, and then see what telling them about the move does.

I think this is what I'm going to do.

It's not a GS position, but at a financial institution on post.  They asked about our DEROS date, but since we are still moving within the country it won't change so they would have no idea. I know I'm putting the cart before the horse since they might not even be interested, but I just don't want to string anyone along.