Anonymous wrote:Sounds like 1 doesn't want you. No offense. If they did they'd be scrambling. Take 2 and deal with it if you have to.

Sorry, but I agree with this. Years ago I was in the same boat, and when I told the place where I really wanted to work that I had another offer and had to make a decision within 48 hours, they called me back an hour later to offer the job. The response you received sounds to me like they are holding out for someone "better."

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like 1 doesn't want you. No offense. If they did they'd be scrambling. Take 2 and deal with it if you have to.

Agreed. Jobs that want you will move up their hiring decision. They certainly wouldn't put you off to interview additional candidates.

I disagree with not backing out later if the first choice job comes through. I don't think it's ideal, and you will burn some bridges, but I think it's worth it for a better fit.

Sounds like 1 doesn't want you. No offense. If they did they'd be scrambling. Take 2 and deal with it if you have to.

If job 1 isn't ready to give you an offer - then there's no guarantee they will. They may like you a lot, but they may like the other canidates a lot, too. Take job 2. Once you've made your decision, don't go back on it.

I recently interviewed a few places. There was a job that I think I fit well and the interview was long and I got good feedback. They said they wanted to let me know later on.

Meanwhile I received another offer from one of the other interviews. I really liked the people there and think its a good job, but wasn't my first choice. I need to let them know by Friday.

So I contacted the first job and told them I had an offer in hand. They said they want to finish interviewing and would know next week.

Take job 1 and withdraw from 2?
Take job 1 and if 2 offers, burn 1 and reneg?

Have you reneg'd before?

Thanks!