[Ipg-smz] New Job Question: Trial Period to Full Time Staffer

[James Gaskin]

The counter is simple, as outlined by several below. While they are
evaluating you, you are also evaluating them. During the evaluation period,
they are free to talk to other candidates and you are free to work with
current clients. If they do see that as reasonable, wave bye-bye with
whatever finger raised you feel appropriate.

Thanks,
James


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On Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 9:12 AM Liam Kelly via Ipg-smz <ipg-smz at netpress.org>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've been speaking with a crypto/blockchain publication this week about
> coming on board to help with their coverage. I will be paid on a per
> article basis during a one month "trial period," after which, if all goes
> well, I'll be offered a full-time position.
>
> Now, I also write copy for some crypto/blockchain companies at current.
> One company is a startup in the space, whereas the other is a PR firm that
> represents other crypto companies (among other subjects).
>
> The editor has stated that I need to stop writing for these companies
> before beginning the trial period. I understand his reasoning (i.e.
> conflict of interest), but it seems risky.
>
> What happens if I cut ties with a chunk of high paying work only to see
> the full-time staff position get passed on to someone else? I should add
> that the staff position will likely make up for the loss of marketing work
> financially, and I have no problem dropping the latter once I've signed a
> contract to work full-time for this publication.
>
> It is indeed tricky, and I thought members of the group would have some
> good ideas/counter-proposals. What's a win-win for all parties in this
> situation?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Liam
>
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