After you got hired, how long does it take before your first day of work?

United States
October 13, 2010 3:39pm CST
The manager called me yesterday to tell me that I'm already hired. Now she tells me to report on Monday. Does it really take that long? Sorry, I'm just wonderin' coz this is my first job.
4 responses
@liza21 (180)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
Yes, it depends on the company that you will work. There are companies that are hiring people but will call them after a week or sometimes months.
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• United States
15 Oct 10
Thanks! I'm glad she called me sooner. :)
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
13 Oct 10
It all depends on the company and its payday schedule. Its usually easier to start someone on a Monday. I have had three different jobs in my 32 years of working and I always started on a Monday. Good luck to you and your new job I hope you will grow to love it.
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14 Oct 10
Yes, I think all the new-hires start on Monday. It's easier to keep tabs on it that way, depending on the company's payment method. And I think it will also give the new employee some time so they get the time and chance to prepare for the job, or make arrangements if necessary. I also have always started on Mondays, too.
• United States
14 Oct 10
Thank you! I'm already excited for Monday! :)
@demoneko (168)
• Philippines
14 Oct 10
It depends on the company, there are some who would give you 2 weeks to prepare your requirements that they need, then after completion you can start working with them. And there are some who would ask you to report the following day after final interview, especially if they really need staff.
• United States
15 Oct 10
Thank you. I hope she calls me to work real soon. :)