[grandcider]

Last month, I had two job interviews at a company that I felt went reasonably well. The decision maker said he would not have time to pursue this further until he returns from summer holidays in late-August and would contact me then.

I happen to know that he returned to work as of Monday, but I have not heard a thing.

The uncertainty is causing me some anguish because i am slated to begin work on a nightmare project at my present job that will require constant travel. If I were to give notice, I'd probably be reassigned and might even be able to take a nice holiday. If I give notice while this project is underway, I'll probably leave on worse terms than need be.

Should I take the fact that I haven't been contacted by this potential employer as a bad sign? Would it be pushy to initiate contact before "late August" has passed?

[Moriarty]

It won't do any harm at this stage to get in contact with them. Drop them a line, say how much you enjoyed the previous meetings, and say how keen you are about the position. Ask them what the next step is.

What's the worst that can happen?

[cerberus]

yeah good advice. why the silence? take the initiative, they won't bite, unless you interviewed at Wolfram and Co.

[KnowItAll]

I'd say call. "Hi .. just wanted to check if you were back from your holiday ... had a good time .... any progress on the job you were looking at filling... "