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How long to consider job offer?

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Jobofferetiquette · 09/01/2024 20:34

I've just received an offer for a new job. I am at various stages of the interview process for another 3.

I don't think I can leave the first one hanging for that long especially as they are keen for me to start ASAP.

What would you consider a reasonable amount of time to consider a job offer before needing to give a decision?

I'm the worst at decision making and would love to know the outcome of all applications before making a decision but I know that's not realistic, I'm finding it more stressful than the interviews themselves!

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Doyoumind · 09/01/2024 20:47

String it out by going back and querying something or asking questions or negotiating for more. It will buy you some time. How far away from a potential offer are you on the other roles? And you know it's really not unheard of to accept a role and then change your mind.

Jobofferetiquette · 09/01/2024 21:15

Thank you @Doyoumind . I had a final interview for one of them today and was told I would hear back by end of week/early next week. The other 2 would be a couple of weeks at least.

The one I have the job offer for was my favourite all along but as it gets more real I'm obviously overthinking massively!

And yes DH also said I could still change my mind after accepting, we've had it happen a few times in my current company, but I would just feel so guilty and hate letting people down.

I'll try to string it along until I hear back from the second so at least I have 2 options to compare. 3 days is reasonable right?

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