To think I probably haven't got this job?

[CoughLaughFart]

I went for a final stage job interview on Friday (having convinced myself I had fucked up the previous stage before getting the call). I was the last person to be interviewed; they said they were hoping to have the hiring meeting as soon as possible, maybe even that day, but that I'd certainly hear 'early next week'.

With no call all day yesterday or today, at 5 I decided I had to get away from being on tenterhooks and went to the gym. Put my phone back on at 7 and, Sod's law, the recruitment agent had called But he hadn't left a voicemail.

I know I'm making an assumption, but if I'd got the job, wouldn't he have left a 'good news, call you with full details tomorrow' message? Whereas 'thanks but no thanks' isn't something you want to leave on an answerphone. I'm also thinking it could be a 'leave the crap tasks until hometime' scenario.

Am I just being paranoid or should I be getting my 'thank you for considering me' voice ready? 😕

[FleetwoodMacDonalds]

What a frustrating update! It's not over yet though, best of luck!!

[CoughLaughFart]

So it turns out he was calling me to say 'no news yet, but chasing' So still torturing myself!

[Penny4UrThoughts]

Ooh hope you get a call soon!

[Alicetherabbit]

They didn't leave a message as they wanted to gauge reaction, ideal situation for them is for you to accept straight away and not think over night..... Without putting a downer on it you may have been second choice, they could've offer to first person who wanted to think about it, then said at close of play Tuesday they didn't want it or it wasn't paying enough etc. I have had this happen to me and turns out I was the best person for the job

[ManyManyShoes]

Good luck OP.

[CoughLaughFart]

I hope you're all right!

It's not that I'm worried about any offer being withdrawn; I'm just frustrated with having to wait until morning. Normally I'd be offended to be told I'm overthinking something, but in this case it's probably spot on!

[blueshoes]

I am inclined to think on balance it is good news, rather than bad. The person did not leave a message because they needed to follow up with you on other items, meaning they are taking you forward

[HoneyIshrunktheBiscuit]

I think people are more likely to leave bad news on a voicemail than good.

[safariboot]

In my experience a lot of companies don't even bother telling you if they're not hiring you. So being called at all is encouraging. Personally I hate voicemail, don't have it on my phone and don't leave messages on others.

Yes it's possible that the recruiter was going to offer you the job then when they got no answer to the call changed their mind. But if that was true, would you really want to work for a company with the attitude that you must be available instantly at any time of day?

[indigox]

You're massively overthinking this.

[CoughLaughFart]

I'm hoping that's it 😕 I kept hoping he'd call back as usually recruiters work late, but looks like I'm waiting til morning...

[Babypythagorus]

I hire ppl, and call them to let them know, and I wouldn't leave either message on an answerphone. No idea if I'm typical. But I might be!!