[bobtn]

mkiv808, Unless it jeopardies his present job.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by bobtn

mkiv808, Unless it jeopardies his present job.

True, but that's rare if you're careful and there are no mutual conniving friends at both locations.

I took an interview with one of my company's direct competitors where many of the people I work with go back and forth to and told HR there it had to be very discreet. They practically snuck me in. But either way, no harm was done. If a current employer truly values you, they won't fire you over taking an interview. I'm not even sure if that's legal.

[bobtn]

As if legal has anything to do with it? Seriously, if it cannot be proven, its as good as legal. I knew several who all of a sudden went from exceptional performance reviews to position eliminated, most of whom were interviewing quietly. But people slip up; they talk to the recruiters on the phone within earshot of another, they were NEVER out, and all of sudden, they are gone 1/2 day. In this economy, no doubt, many employers need to chop heads and welcome such mistakes.

The only one who knows the risk is the OP.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by bobtn

I knew several who all of a sudden went from exceptional performance reviews to position eliminated, most of whom were interviewing quietly. But people slip up; they talk to the recruiters on the phone within earshot of another, they were NEVER out, and all of sudden, they are gone 1/2 day.

Too bad they weren't unionized employees. If they had been, they wouldn't have been subjected to being fired for talking to a prospective employer.............

[nep321]

Originally Posted by bobtn

As if legal has anything to do with it? Seriously, if it cannot be proven, its as good as legal. I knew several who all of a sudden went from exceptional performance reviews to position eliminated, most of whom were interviewing quietly. But people slip up; they talk to the recruiters on the phone within earshot of another, they were NEVER out, and all of sudden, they are gone 1/2 day. In this economy, no doubt, many employers need to chop heads and welcome such mistakes.

The only one who knows the risk is the OP.

As with anything in life, there is always an element of risk associated with interviewing for a job while already employed.

[bobtn]

Perhaps, Stratford, but in all liklihood the plant would have closed or moved to an RTW. You do know less than 8% of all private sector employees are unionized, right?

The best way to alleviate these abuses is healthy sustained job growth. I spent 10 years in an area where unemp rate never topped 4.2%, and the power shifted exponentially to the potential employee.

[Osmun79]

If you can afford the rent, which can be somewhat steep for a good place for a single professional, then it's worth it. Milford is a GREAT place to live. My parents have lived here for almost 10 years and I'm currently in town between jobs. You have the arts, yale, concerts, and lots of stuff in New Haven and Wesport, and you are a easy commute into New York by train. Schools are good if you have kids and crime is not an issue really. If you are a boater or someone who likes the water, Long Island sound it right in your front yard.

Take a look at Milford yourself, I recommend it!

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Osmun79

If you can afford the rent, which can be somewhat steep for a good place for a single professional, then it's worth it. Milford is a GREAT place to live. My parents have lived here for almost 10 years and I'm currently in town between jobs. You have the arts, yale, concerts, and lots of stuff in New Haven and Wesport, and you are a easy commute into New York by train. Schools are good if you have kids and crime is not an issue really. If you are a boater or someone who likes the water, Long Island sound it right in your front yard.

Take a look at Milford yourself, I recommend it!

I concur! Underrated town IMO. Watch it become the next Fairfield in a decade.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by mkiv808

I concur! Underrated town IMO. Watch it become the next Fairfield in a decade.

I do not knnow about that. Milford is nice but it lacks the upscale and pricey neighborhoods Fairfield has. There is no Southport or Greenfield Hill type neighborhood in Milford. Jay

[nep321]

Originally Posted by Osmun79

If you can afford the rent, which can be somewhat steep for a good place for a single professional, then it's worth it. Milford is a GREAT place to live. My parents have lived here for almost 10 years and I'm currently in town between jobs. You have the arts, yale, concerts, and lots of stuff in New Haven and Wesport, and you are a easy commute into New York by train. Schools are good if you have kids and crime is not an issue really. If you are a boater or someone who likes the water, Long Island sound it right in your front yard.

Take a look at Milford yourself, I recommend it!

I don't think Milford would be the ideal place for me. It seems too urbanized, populated and traffic ridden.