Asked to interview at a small ad agency on a whim by old colleagues that are now running the joint. I had a great informational interview & even talked salary specs. See more below.

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Trust me when I say, you're not too expensive.

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I was really excited about the prospects of leaving my current agency for this one. But since my interview I've kind of been ghosted. No follow up, not answering my emails or calls. I'm SO confused. Any insight?

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You must not know them that well then. I've seen people fall off the grid for a couple of days. But no one ghosts someone that hard unless they don't value their relationship with that person.

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Sorry, OP. That came off a little sharper than I intended. I shot it from the hip, but the tone I took is more a reflection of their actions and nothing against you. But if it were me, I'd have to reevaluate their character if I was in your position and these were people with whom I consider myself more than a stranger. (I probably used whom wrong. But it feels right. I'm leaving it.)

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I asked for a 20% raise from my current place because I know I'd be traveling more. So, $130K. So may be I'm too expensive? But I know these people and have a good relationship with them otherwise... feeling perplexed 🤔

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If you know them, ask them.

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130 is cheap for sp

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Thank you, SP1!

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Totally copy what you're saying CW1! No offense taken what-so-ever... what you are pointing out is valid, and quite frankly,a possibly sad reality...

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@EP right????

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I have. I've called and emailed at this point and haven't gotten any response.

How long has it been?

About 2-3 weeks

Ouch. That hurts, CW1.

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