I got offerered a job, which I declined, but now i want it BACK

Question

I got offered a job at a retail store out of 20 girls that were trying out for the job.

I said I would be able to start " as early as tomorrow morning", the manager did not need me however until the following Monday. Then something came up and I was no longer able to work for another week, and I felt terrible and out of panic I told her I got another job opportunity " which was closer to the field of study i am in" and we parted on very good terms and she said " i hope you come back when you can and we work together"... or something nice like that...

Now ( a week later since I got offered the job), i realized what great opportunity that was.. and what a good location, and i am ready to start the job asap and be the best emploi... problem is.. how do i do that?

would it be smart?stupid? to email the place and let her know that i would in fact be available morning/ afternoons and that i work at my other ( imaginarry) job night shifts?

Please give me ideas... i really want to win the job back.

Answer 1

You could write her as a followup to your interview and tell her is was nice meeting her. You could add that you are available for some part time work if ever they have the opening. But thank her for her time and just maybe she will call you right away.

Answer 2

You can always try, but you probably won't get the job now. Anyways, don't tell her how you lied, it makes you look bad. What she doesn't know won't hurt her. The truth just might come out on its own.

Answer 3

I would contact the person who interviewed you and apologize for not starting when needed.  I would tell them I was ready and available.  Dont lie about another job, employers can find out.  Good luck.

Answer 4

if you really want the job and you think there is a chance the position is still open than i would go ahead and call the person back or better yet i would go in and speak to the person face to face and just apologize if you caused any inconvenience but you have reconsidered your options and you have decided you would rather work for her if the position is still available. you can say that you had felt uncertain about your original decision and that you didn't want your uncertainty to affect her so, you reluctantly decided not to take her offer. however, after weighing your offers for employment you have decided you would be able to offer your best abilities to her and you feel you would be a valuable and responsible addition to her team. i wouldn't worry about rather she would be upset because like my mom has always said she wouldn't hessitate to let an employee go if that person no longer fit her needs. i am certain she will be able to appreciate the fact that you had to weigh your options. as long as you let her know you were looking out not only for yourself but that you didn't want to commit to a job you had the slightest reservations about. if she ask you what those reservations were, simply tell her it had to do with transpertation cost, hours available and how the job she has to offer fits your long term goals. i would just drop everything else and chalk it up to a lesson learned. don't even mention the "other job" if she doesn't. i know it is honorable to want to tell her the truth, however, i do not think it would be in your best interest if you want the job. you know it was wrong and you obviuosly feel bad about having done so in the first place. regret is enough to consider yourself repented. just be honest with her from here on out. i know that interviewing can be emotionaly draining and you have to think quick on your toes and this time you opted for the wrong choice. live and learn. on the other hand if you feel she is the type of person you could openly repent to and she wouldn't hold it against you than go for it. however, she may wonder rather you would lie to her in the future. it's up to you, if you think you just cannot live with having had made a poor decision than fess up but if you can forgive yourself for being human and learn from this than let it go and just don't make the same mistake again. like my mom says being sorry, truly sorry for something means we won't do it again. i think the universe would let you go on this one. take care and gd lk!

Answer 5

To the manager, you're going to sound super flaky and you probably won't be considered again for the position.  Reapply in several months if you're still unemployed.

If you really really want to and don't mind a lesson in humility, you can explain to her the absolute truth...no imaginary jobs etc.  She might be very understanding and put your name back in the hat....but most retail places need positions filled quickly and she's likely moved to the next name on the list to fill the job.

Answer 6

tell her the other job fell through and you wondered if the postion was still avalible.  dont lie to your boss if she finds out it will cause her to mistrust you.

Answer 7

My first thought was: You are out of luck but...

The manager does sound like a great person so I would just email her with a thought-out explanation of the situation.  Do not extend the lie further by saying "Oh I work night shifts."  You should get rid of the lie as soon possible.  Otherwise it might come back to haunt you.

I am not sure if this will work, or if she gave your position to someone else.  If you are declined for some reason, apply again in the future.  Don't let her think you aren't serious.  

Answer 8

You missed the boat unless you a clever talker and more skilled then all of the other applicants..

Answer 9

It worth a shot. The worst she could say is that I no longer need you, we've hired someone else. Right? If there is an possibility of getting a job you would be happy at you should definitely jump at the opportunity. Oh and that is a great cover up lie, just make sure she knows your imaginary job will not come in the way of your job with that real job. Good luck!  

Answer 10

just call and tell them you made a mistake and really wanted the job and if their was a chance you could still have a chance.nothing to lose to ask and a job to gain.good luck.