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Waiting to hear from interview - feeling deflated!

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galaxybeyond101 · 29/11/2025 09:59

I had a job interview on Wednesday that I felt went really well, I left feeling super positive. They had more people to interview on Thursday and I was told I would hear back by the end of the week or early next week.

I didn’t hear anything yesterday (Friday) and I feel so deflated and I have convinced myself I haven’t got the job. It was my meal ticket out of a very toxic environment and my hope is dwindling.

has anyone heard back later than they were told and still got positive news? Or am I over thinking this? I just really felt like they’d of let me know Friday if I was successful.

Feeling very down and trying not to let it ruin my weekend

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JudgeBread · 29/11/2025 11:13

Oh it's rubbish isn't it? The waiting and hoping! I had similar not long ago - was stuck in a really toxic work environment and interviewed for something much better, felt like I absolutely nailed the interview but hadn't heard anything by Friday evening and spent the whole weekend feeling really down and deflated.

First thing Monday morning they called, apologised for the delay and offered me the job. So I'd say don't give up hope until you know for sure (which will be Monday!) but also motivate yourself by jumping back in and looking at other job listings - it'll keep your mind off it and stop you spoiling your weekend by feeling down, and will be beneficial if it is a no because you've already got a head start on your next go.

Job hunting is horrible at the moment so as hard as it is you have to try and just keep at it. Fingers and toes crossed for you though 🤞

Starship74 · 29/11/2025 11:07

If the last interviews were Thursday, hearing by Friday is very optimistic. They’ll need internal discussions then let HR know then they will call which I’d expect to be Tuesday at the earliest.

Thepeopleversuswork · 29/11/2025 11:07

I don’t think you should read too much into this. Theres any number of reasons why this could take a while.

Newgirls · 29/11/2025 11:06

a decision maker could be off on a Friday. Dont worry yet

JFDIYOLO · 29/11/2025 11:03

Stop it.

You will make many more applications than you get interviews, and have way more interviews than offers.

The market is challenging right now - if you're on LinkedIn you'll see how challenging.

You've stalled - which isn't helpful. Stop even thinking about it and let it go. If they want you, you'll hear very soon. If they don't, they may send a belated no thanks - or quite likely you'll never hear.

Always be looking forward, stepping forward. Next application, networking conversation.

You may get a tap on the shoulder when you aren't looking.

Incidentally if you're not on LI, or seldom use it, channel that energy and time this weekend into polishing your profile and CV up.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 29/11/2025 10:49

You’re overthinking. You were told that the reply will be either Friday or early next week. There are a million reasons why the outcome hasn’t been shared yet. And they’re all within the timeframe you’ve been given!

40andlovelife · 29/11/2025 10:49

The business has probably had something unexpected come up which was more pressing. Look at other jobs you can apply for in the meantime. If you don’t get it, everything happens for a reason and something more suitable will arise for you

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galaxybeyond101 · 29/11/2025 10:45

I am just holding onto the fact they also said early next week but I think I just need to move on, it’s just hard as I really felt I had it in the bag!

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nutbrownhare15 · 29/11/2025 10:42

Start looking for other roles. This will help you pass the time but also I think the universe has a way of making it more likely that you'll get it if your focus has moved on.

Alexasashes · 29/11/2025 10:39

In my recent honest experience, I interviewed on a Wednesday and was told late Friday afternoon I had been successful.

I was then accidentally cc'd into the email on Monday morning to the other candidate/s to tell them they hadn't been successful.

I do think they like to give that good news rather than bad on a Friday but of course the decision could just be delayed.

Good luck.

Longtimeloiterer · 29/11/2025 10:38

I hope it wasn't for the Civil Service. They're never that quick.

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galaxybeyond101 · 29/11/2025 10:36

bump

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PolaDeVeboise · 29/11/2025 10:00

In my history of recruiting/job seeking, no-one has EVER got back when they said they would… Usually down to the final decision maker being otherwise disposed..

Cherrycollagen · 29/11/2025 10:00

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