At what point do you politely pull yourself from an interview process? Context: good agency and cool CDs I want to connect with but don’t want to burn bridges with, and I know I can’t move across the country once WFH subsides and it’s just not the right time. Was flattered to be reached out to though. Tips?

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If you’ve already met them and you know you’re not gunna take it or leverage the offer for a raise, just be honest with the recruiter, thank them for their time and tell them you’ll be in touch if your situation changes.

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What are the reasons you can’t you move?

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Well, I think your post copy is perfectly written. Go with that?

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Once they sent me an offer and I just went "naw". They seemed offended. So to answer your question, I have no experience in not burning bridges so idk. Just say "naw"?

At the point where you are wasting each others’ time.

Damn. I'd be all over that. How can anyone turn down work at a good shop when so many are struggling?

It’s COVID...maybe people want to be near their family if they get sick? Or like, maybe they know their significant others life would be deeply uprooted if they move? Maybe they just aren’t hot on the city the agency is in? Or can’t afford the area at the salary they’d be making? Lots of good reasons to say no.

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Just thank them for their time and interest and let them know you’re not interested. I would do it before you get an offer, however. They’ll understand as long as you’re respectful about it.

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