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I'm in the process of searching for a new job. I've got two interviews in person that were very promising. Both are in the process of talking to other candidates this week. I'll call them Firm A and Firm B.

The recruiter working for Firm A is constantly calling me, almost every other day, and asking about the other interviews I have. I told them I would probably hear back at the end of next week. They are pressuring me to just accept their client's offer of course (despite not having one at the moment).

I won't get an offer from Firm A until I do one more interview with executive staff anyway, sometime during the week of Thanksgiving. Firm B will have their decision to me by end of Thanksgiving week. Am I being unreasonable in wanting to wait for both offers to come up?

Both positions hold their pros/cons in terms of commute, pay, and benefits. I honestly felt a little angry when the recruiter told me "Oh, you don't sound very interested in this position" when I mentioned waiting. I'm the one deciding on my career path here and you have the gall to tell me what my interests are?

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  • 1
    Jup wait. The recruiter is just afraid that he might get no money
  • 1
    You are not doing anything wrong in waiting. Ultimately its your future. I know the pressure recruiters can put on the candidates, it's how they roll. But just stick to your game plan, see if you can make a reverse tactic and string them along. In your case you have a plan a and b. Either way your winning.
  • 0
    Depending on what the offers are and the market etc getting even a single offer can really shift you into a position of power.

    Bide your time
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