Accepted the job, but I changed my mind.

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I recently went in for an interview at Staples for a Computer Technician position. During the interview, I was informed that I would be hired on as a technology sales associate and would be able to work my way up to the repair position. I hastily accepted the job, and today I came in to fill out some paperwork. Here's the problem:

The hours are highly dependent on sales, and if an associate does not meet the sales quotas, their hours will be cut. (as little as 8 hrs a week) My 1st week is only 22 hrs, and i'm only making $9.50 an hr. I worked in sales before, and it was a nightmare. I am just not that good at anticipating others' needs. I can handle dealing with customers in a computer repair setting, but I don't know if I would be able to meet all the unrealistic sales quotas. I was also told by other employees that the turnover rate is high, and they have seen many people come and go in the few months they have been working there. After filling out some basic pre-hire forms, I started to really regret accepting the job.

I am currently on unemployment, and this position probably would only pay a little more than I am receiving in benefits. Also, if I take this job and am unsuccessful, I will no longer be eligible for unemployment. I'm thinking that I should just continue on with the job search until I find something more suitable. I technically begin training on Tuesday. I think my best move is to decline the position.

My question is: Have any of you ever accepted a job and changed your mind? What did you do? Any other advice would be helpful too.

the only downside to refusing this job is that the longer you are out of work, the less desirable you are to employers. if that doesn't make you want to take the job, just tell them that on further thought, this is not the kind of job you are looking for. you might mention you are sorry for them losing the time they invested in you. no more explanation than that is required.

" in order to collect benefits, you must continually verify that you are able, available, and willing to accept suitable work."
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/You_ ... r_Work.htm

Turning down a job for which you have been hired may disqualify you from collecting benefits. Please check this out with the unemployment agency in your state before turning down the job.