Interview with old labmate(Need a decision) - (Apr/06/2012 )

Finally the PI called again ,he said the fund transfer was done and he is ready to hire me also another colleague(female) is working with him called me to arrange the details with me.
How can I discuss with them that Iam not ready to do any work in my current lab(i.e collaboration between the 2 labs)?I need to leave my current work forever.
Please refer to my previous 2 posts to understand the problem
thanks in advance

desertrose on Fri Apr 6 19:27:48 2012 said:

Will you be hired as staff or are you getting into the PhD program? And is this hiring by the new PI contingent on this collaboration with your current PI? If you have issues about staying there, then, you can discuss this with them and be firm about it. Although perhaps, one of the reasons why he is hiring you is bec you have access to your current lab. Anyways, just don't allow yourself to be coerced into accepting or signing an agreement or contract which doesn't feel 'right' to you from the start.

I don't think this is the only reason for hiring because one of my labmates applied for the same position at the same time but he ignored her CV and he didn't call her at all.

desertrose on Fri Apr 6 21:31:53 2012 said:

ok, if that is not a reason, then it's an advantage for you. You can negotiate that you would work for him but in his own lab and if he really wants to hire you, then he should be ok with this. But prepared for his questions though of why you don't want to work in your current lab anymore.

I'm still confused I think he is looking for the maximum benefit

desertrose on Fri Apr 6 21:54:53 2012 said:

Of course he would or who wouldn't? He is a new PI so he is very motivated to produce good work and hopefully get good funding..it's his lifeline. But You have to ask yourself if you would like to work for him and you should decide based on what would be best for yourself and your career. Btw, it's normal to be confused ...it's the next step for you and you want to make the best decision.

Thanks for help

desertrose on Fri Apr 6 22:05:16 2012 said:

You're welcome and goodluck...

desertrose on Fri Apr 6 21:31:53 2012 said:

I still dont get it.
You are also very vague.

Are you or not, going to do a PhD then? (when accepting his offer).

It seems that you are still not sure what you are going to do or what they expect from you...

pito on Fri Apr 6 22:22:22 2012 said:

Iam expecting to do my Phd,I know It seems that I'm a very hesitated person but this is because I had my worst experience during my Msc program