Re: work ethics question
11/11/04 07:12 AM
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Have they actually offered you the job, or did they just "go on and on" about it? If you are offered the job, and you chose to take it, is it possible to continue working there part-time, should you be accepted at NYU?
You are in a sticky position. My main qualm about taking a job you don't intend to stick with is that you are burning bridges and making people unlikely to want to help you in the future. This could come back and hurt you when you are looking for work next year or something.
Another question comes to mind as well. I know you recently moved here from the UK. What is your immigration status? If you are a legal permanent resident (green card) or a conditional permanent resident (sometimes happens when you have been married to an American citizen for less than two years when you move here), or a citizen, then this won't matter. But, if you are currently a non-immigrant, ie, you haven't gone through all the process yet, then you might actually need an American business to sponser you (ie, if you need a work visa). And, if you will be studying at NYU through a student visa, you likely won't be allowed to have a job on the side. Again, if you are in the first 3 categories that I listed, then this doesn't apply to you. 
My gut says that you shouldn't do anything sneaky or dishonest, for their sake but also for your own. It's just never a good idea to leave people on bad terms -- especially if this is the kind of place where you'd like to work.
Also, it couldn't hurt to phone the admissions dept at NYU. This is a very busy time for them, but you might catch someone on the phone who can tell you your admissions status. That's what I ended up having to do with Fordham Law.
Good luck with all of this,
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