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The Careerologist: Should I take a job for which I was second pick?

It shouldn't matter that you weren't your employer's first choice, if you really want the gig

The Careerologist: Should I take a job for which I was second pick?
Photo: Bill Brown

I applied for a job but didn’t get it. However, when the first-choice candidate dropped out I was offered the role. But I’m pretty offended that I was the second choice. Should I take the job?

Really, why should you care? If you wanted the job before, what difference does it make if you are second choice?

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