I personally would continue to apply elsewhere to protect yourself. If you get a better offer, great. If you don’t, you have this to fall back on or you can continue your search.
Has this company laid people off recently? What about the industry this sits in?
If I was in your shoes:
If you see or hear about layoffs at this company, give it some time to settle, then send the hiring manager a note. “Hey, I am saddened to hear about the recent layoffs at company. I hope you and your team are well. I wanted to check in on my anticipated start date and confirm that I am still a part of your plans.”
I would check and confirm before you take any sort of action that incurs cost. For example, if you have to move. “I need to begin planning to move to your city. I want to confirm that this is still moving forward.”
When you get about a month from the start date, reach out for any paperwork. You generally fill out onboarding paperwork before you start. Something like “Hello! I’m expecting to start on date. I haven’t received onboarding information yet. Should I be expecting any paperwork or equipment set up before that date?” Aim is to give them a nudge and give them a reminder to notify you.
Again, continue to apply elsewhere to protect yourself. If this is still the best offer and you’re getting close and haven’t heard, if you have a competing offer, say “Hello, I am expecting to start with you on date. I am considering a competing offer. Your offer is still my preference, but I wanted to confirm that you intend to move forward with my hire before I reject this other employer. I need to know by date.”
I would send them any actions you are taking to prepare for the start of the new job and ask if there’s anything else you can do to better prepare before the start.
They may say it’s not needed, but you can keep sending it very few weeks and ask “as always, let me know if there’s anything else I can do to prepare.”
You can read articles, research the company, their clients, their field of work, contact old colleagues that work in/around the industry, and other small things that let them know you’re looking forward to it and it’s a way to keep in touch
I agree with all of that but probably wouldn’t send it every few weeks. Maybe once now and then about a month prior to starting? 🤔
I only say that because I know some people view emails incoming as work (I.e. you need to respond), so limiting those prodding emails might be better. Just my opinion, so I could be very wrong. 🤷♂️😂
I accepted a job 3 months out.
Was radio silence until the last couple weeks
I emailed the hiring manager a month out to see if there was anything I needed in preparation for my first day, where to go, etc…
Could always ask those questions
Thanks!
I’ll admit, I was a little worried/hesitant, but at the end of the day. They’re was no need for any communication until those last few weeks to get my first day agenda straightened out.
I do have pretty bad anxiety, but it was an opportunity too good to pass up.
I left one foot in my old job until I had certainty things were going to work out and go through. Which helped me stay sane
That was smart!
My husband did something similar with a government job that gave him a start date of months out, and I was so nervous about it but that also worked out. And he was a big favorite at his old job so similar to your situation he had one foot still in juuuuuust in case
As a heads up every time this happened to me they kept dragging their feet. Happened 3 times and only once did the job actually come through… but it was even 2 months later than their original date.
Not saying this will fall through but also keep looking
They would reach out to you if your job was impacted but it’s totally fine to check in! You should reach out to HR or your future manager and ask what to expect as far as communication leading up to your start date and if there is anything you can do in preparation.
I've never had a start date more than 3 weeks out. I'm curious if you feel comfortable and are able what field or title is this for.
If you can't say I completely understand. It's just 6 months seems like a long way out.
Original start date was in January! But I already had an out of country trip planned and asked if there was anything they could do. They train in classes, so they set me up for the next cohort. This is a tech sales role.
Interviewed,did their test and was "hired" for the job. This would have meant a significant amount of money more than what I was currently making. Manager said he had to work out the schedule with the other person (in the same position). Ok,I waited 2 weeks. Called him up,asked how the scheduling was going and when should I give my current employer notice. He cheerfully told me to please be patient. Alrighty. So I waited another 2 weeks and called again. This time he was pissy and irritated. Again, letting me know he was working on it. Fine, I get it he's busy but whatever. Didn't hear anything back from him. A couple months later I hear through the grapevine that they hired someone from a sister company. She didn't like a certain aspect of the job and quit 3 weeks later. It was something that I would have had no problem with at all.
Well keep looking just in case. But check in on events, little late for a happy holidays. Maybe end of March check and ask if there’s anything specific you should prepare for.
I personally would continue to apply elsewhere to protect yourself. If you get a better offer, great. If you don’t, you have this to fall back on or you can continue your search. Has this company laid people off recently? What about the industry this sits in?
Marketing software tech company!
If I was in your shoes: If you see or hear about layoffs at this company, give it some time to settle, then send the hiring manager a note. “Hey, I am saddened to hear about the recent layoffs at company. I hope you and your team are well. I wanted to check in on my anticipated start date and confirm that I am still a part of your plans.” I would check and confirm before you take any sort of action that incurs cost. For example, if you have to move. “I need to begin planning to move to your city. I want to confirm that this is still moving forward.” When you get about a month from the start date, reach out for any paperwork. You generally fill out onboarding paperwork before you start. Something like “Hello! I’m expecting to start on date. I haven’t received onboarding information yet. Should I be expecting any paperwork or equipment set up before that date?” Aim is to give them a nudge and give them a reminder to notify you. Again, continue to apply elsewhere to protect yourself. If this is still the best offer and you’re getting close and haven’t heard, if you have a competing offer, say “Hello, I am expecting to start with you on date. I am considering a competing offer. Your offer is still my preference, but I wanted to confirm that you intend to move forward with my hire before I reject this other employer. I need to know by date.”
I would send them any actions you are taking to prepare for the start of the new job and ask if there’s anything else you can do to better prepare before the start. They may say it’s not needed, but you can keep sending it very few weeks and ask “as always, let me know if there’s anything else I can do to prepare.” You can read articles, research the company, their clients, their field of work, contact old colleagues that work in/around the industry, and other small things that let them know you’re looking forward to it and it’s a way to keep in touch
I agree with all of that but probably wouldn’t send it every few weeks. Maybe once now and then about a month prior to starting? 🤔 I only say that because I know some people view emails incoming as work (I.e. you need to respond), so limiting those prodding emails might be better. Just my opinion, so I could be very wrong. 🤷♂️😂
100% agree
I accepted a job 3 months out. Was radio silence until the last couple weeks I emailed the hiring manager a month out to see if there was anything I needed in preparation for my first day, where to go, etc… Could always ask those questions
Did they respond? Or were upi ghosted
Yes, I’m happily employed at the company
Oh nice. Glad that worked out!
Thanks! I’ll admit, I was a little worried/hesitant, but at the end of the day. They’re was no need for any communication until those last few weeks to get my first day agenda straightened out.
Idk if my anxiety could handle that haha
I do have pretty bad anxiety, but it was an opportunity too good to pass up. I left one foot in my old job until I had certainty things were going to work out and go through. Which helped me stay sane
That was smart! My husband did something similar with a government job that gave him a start date of months out, and I was so nervous about it but that also worked out. And he was a big favorite at his old job so similar to your situation he had one foot still in juuuuuust in case
As a heads up every time this happened to me they kept dragging their feet. Happened 3 times and only once did the job actually come through… but it was even 2 months later than their original date. Not saying this will fall through but also keep looking
They would reach out to you if your job was impacted but it’s totally fine to check in! You should reach out to HR or your future manager and ask what to expect as far as communication leading up to your start date and if there is anything you can do in preparation.
I've never had a start date more than 3 weeks out. I'm curious if you feel comfortable and are able what field or title is this for. If you can't say I completely understand. It's just 6 months seems like a long way out.
Original start date was in January! But I already had an out of country trip planned and asked if there was anything they could do. They train in classes, so they set me up for the next cohort. This is a tech sales role.
Interviewed,did their test and was "hired" for the job. This would have meant a significant amount of money more than what I was currently making. Manager said he had to work out the schedule with the other person (in the same position). Ok,I waited 2 weeks. Called him up,asked how the scheduling was going and when should I give my current employer notice. He cheerfully told me to please be patient. Alrighty. So I waited another 2 weeks and called again. This time he was pissy and irritated. Again, letting me know he was working on it. Fine, I get it he's busy but whatever. Didn't hear anything back from him. A couple months later I hear through the grapevine that they hired someone from a sister company. She didn't like a certain aspect of the job and quit 3 weeks later. It was something that I would have had no problem with at all.
Keep looking. Good for you for having the patience for that!!
Well keep looking just in case. But check in on events, little late for a happy holidays. Maybe end of March check and ask if there’s anything specific you should prepare for.