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> I don't think I'd have the guts to walk out of an interview either, especially for a job I applied to first. Have you no common courtesy? I terminate the pro
by ScottFree 7y ago
> I don't think I'd have the guts to walk out of an interview either, especially for a job I applied to first.
Have you no common courtesy? I terminate the process as soon as I find out I'm not a good fit for the company or vice versa, no matter who initiated first. Continuing with an interview when I'm sure I'm going to decline is just wasting everybody's time.
- Zenbit_UX 7y agoMaybe, but from a self serving standpoint acquiring multiple offers drastically helps your negotiating position.
- ScottFree 7y agoGood point. That never even occurred to me.
- onlydeadheroes 7y agoNot really in this case. If you go to the job you like saying that the shitjob offered you 2x the salary... and they call your bluff? Now what? Take the shit job you are not going to take? For that you could have bluffed with an empty hand anyway.
- Zenbit_UX 7y agoI was condoning lying about offers or salaries on offer, just that having more offers signals a perspective employer that you're a desirable candidate. I've heard of companies asking for proof of other offers so saying so and so offered me 2x is a very risky play if untrue.
- onlydeadheroes 7y ago> I've heard of companies asking for proof of other offers so saying so and so offered me 2x is a very risky play if untrue. My point is that it is also risky if it is true, but the other offer is not a job you would take.
- ScottFree 7y agoThen you keep interviewing. I don't understand why you seem to think negotiating over salary is somehow "risky." It happens all the time.