How to get a job???

[Choc Drop]

I've recently been made redundant so I'm job hunting now, but only want a job for the next 12-15 months as I'm emigrating. I feel bad accepting a job when I have no long term intentions to stay there (especially when the employer plans to spend money on professional training for me), but feel that if I admit that upfront, it may prevent me from getting a job. Does anyone know a way that I can get around this?

[anthomson]

Might be a bit cynical here but as you have just been made redundant you will probably already know that most employees will get rid of you at the drop of hat if you suddenly become surplus to requirements. ( and It could well be that they only want somebody short term anyway but aren't letting on in case it stops people applying ). I would go for it with a clear conscience - besides you might change your mind about emigrating.

[katejess]

You could also try the agencies. The company that I work for has just employed two people on year long contracts. After that the company is either able to get rid of them or if things work out and they want to stay, the employees might be asked to stay on. I don't know which agency they came from though, so you would have to ask around. Good luck!

[gilf]

I would agree with anthomson, I never have any problem with taking jobs I know I'll leave in 12 months or so. Most employers treat people like a piece of meat so dont treat them as if they are doing you a favour. Its a little difficult to quantify in most jobs but I was making one company �600 a day and of course I got paid nowhere near that amount, I never felt bad they were makig so much money off me but neither did I feel as if they were doing me a favour. I'm in the process of moving jobs and I went for a drink with my recruitment consultant (honestly he's a really nice bloke) and he said you shouldnt stay in any job more than about 18 months anyway. I have as much loyalty to a company as they have to me, while i'm in their employment they get me 100% but I know at the drop of a hat they could get rid of me so I have no problem walking away at the drop of a hat.

[hal]

Its a job - contractual relationship, specific notice time, you can be got rid of, that sort of thing, its not a relationship. Relax and don't worry about it.

[Miss Zippy]

Don't feel bad or guilty that you are being deceitful in any way. It is purely a contractual relationship, so don't think about it in 'emotional' terms, like you are letting a friend down! I'd say 12 or 15 months is a pretty reasonable time spent in a job anyway; it's much more common for people to move on quickly these days, particularly in the early stages of their career. The only caveat I'd raise is if there is a term in the contract that says you have to pay back any money (or a proportion of money) spent on your training/qualifications etc if you leave early etc.

[Choc Drop]

Thanks everyone for the fantastic responses. You are all so right, it's easy to see it when it's laid out for you. I have been offered a job that involves training now, so I will go in there with a clear conscience and give them all that the contract requires. Thanks again!