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Been offered a job, shall I take it?

I had an interview yesterday and have been offered the job. However I'm not sure whether or not to take it. When at the interview I didn't get a good vibe from the office - the people didn't seem like people I could get along with and the job didn't sound as impressive as it did on paper.

Part of me doesn't want to take the job for these reasons but another part of me does want to take it simply because I have been out of work now for almost 6 months now and I hate being unemployed.

Should I take the job or hold out for something better?

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Yes take it now for the money. Then work it out from there and do what you want.

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• If you've been out of work for 6 months surely it makes sense to take the job? You don't have the luxury to turn it down for something better.
• Yes, take it for money now...
• You're right to be cautious. Many workplaces are so badly managed that working there can cause serious injury to your health.
  As you're out of work, I'd guess that you're receiving unemployment benefits of some sort. In that case have little option but to take the job that is offered. However, if you're not being financially blackmailed by the state, you do have some option.
  Apart from emotional blackmail, there's no reason not to take a job but to continue looking for something better. Quite simply they pay you for the work you do, not for your loyalty. So you could walk out at anytime. If you leave after only a couple of weeks because you've been offered a better job, that is your right.
  But if you choose to leave because there are serious issues at work it will disadvantage you financially. But then you'd be no worse off than if you had refused the job in the first place. If there are serious issues it's their problem, but you end up being the loser.
  I'd suggest responding to their job offer by telling them you felt uncomfortable at the interview & may prefer to continue looking elsewhere. See how they respond to the implied criticism. Now you have choice. Either a) If they respond positively it's possible your fears are unfounded. In that case, take the job but remember you can always continue looking for better, or if things go wrong you can walk out & write saying you will only work for them if they put things right. If this happens it is vital you put everything in writing. You have to specify what they have to put right & if they refuse then make it clear that they will be understood by mutual agreement to have discontinued your employment. Or b) If their response is at all negative say to them that you understand they are withdrawing the job offer.
  I hope it all turns out better than you fear. Best of luck!