I am too old and out of shape to beat around the bush so I'll give it to you straight. If you want sugarcoating go to the candy store, you won't find it here. Sometimes a little good old fashioned honesty is just what the doctor ordered!
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You answered my question about making a job change recently. After initially accepting the offer, I recanted and turned it down. Later that day the HR Manager left me a voicemail stating management really liked me and wanted to sweeten the offer. I called this morning. Instead of making an offer, she asked me what it would take to get me to come. I gave her a number that was 6% more than what Iwas offered, but still well within the stated salary range. She later sent an email saying she gave the proposal to management and that they were going to pursue other candidates. They didn't even make a counter offer, and said they really didn't think I wanted the job. I thought it was bizarre. (link)
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Well, it's a little after the fact now but I would have told the HR manager, since she contacted YOU, that the ball was in their court and THEY need to put an offer on the table. It seems very strange that they told you they were willing to sweeten the pot and then ask YOU to make the offer. I imagine when you turned them down initially they would have gotten the idea you didn't want the job and yet they appeared willing to negotiate. Yes, it does seem a bit bizarre!Hopefully you really didn't want the job because I don't see any way to backtrack in this situation! I wish you best of luck with all your future endeavors!
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Feedback Changed by DN. This user wasn't being honest with themselves, and every person who told them the truth was rated badly. You gave good advice, and so your rating has been modified, and the user has been banned for cussing out people who took the time to answer.
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Original feedback:
I didn't want the job for what they offered me. After thinking it through, I would have been no better off financially. It made no sense to move and start a new job with a small raise when I don't have to. They made it seem they wanted to negotiate, but they were quick to move on when I made my proposal. It is for the best.
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