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I think that's smart, and I often work with people who have a pending job offer or may even have a solid job offer. Like you said, life is unpredictable and you never know what's going to happen.
Exactly—having a backup plan isn’t being disloyal, it’s just being realistic. Things can shift fast, and it’s better to be prepared than caught off guard. Nothing wrong with keeping options open.
I always do. If you get an offer, you've most likely been interviewing with multiple companies. There's no reason to slam the door on a potentially better opportunity just because you've signed a contract. If someone else makes you an offer that blows you away, you owe it to yourself to take it. These companies wouldn't think twice about firing you. You shouldn't feel any guilt about leaving them for something better.
Totally agree. Loyalty’s great, but it has to go both ways—and let’s be real, most companies won’t hesitate to make cuts if it suits them. If a better offer comes along, you take it. No guilt, just smart career moves.
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ABI. Always be interviewing. First of all, it keeps my interviewing skills (both as interviewer and interviewee) sharp, and second, you never know what's out there. Better to be proactive than reactive. And an interview is a first date, you're under no obligation for a long-term commitment.
Exactly—interviewing doesn’t mean you’re disloyal, it means you’re staying ready. Keeping your skills sharp and your options open is just smart. Like you said, it’s just a first date, not a contract. No harm in seeing what’s out there.