Does anyone else absolutely hate talking to recruiters to turn down roles? I had two offers come in, had to turn one down. Spent 30 minutes with recruiter saying no thank you, then he put 30 minutes on my calendar with the hiring manager. Then a couple of people that I interviewed with texted and emailed me to see if I could talk. I’m trying to my gracious and thankful, but saying no just gives me so much anxiety because I’m a true conflict avoider

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I never experienced this because I always got rejected after final interviews!!

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Not possible because EY rejected me very recently!!!

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I have said no and had to block phone numbers and emails. I actually think these kinds of low-stakes interactions are a great way to practice just saying no.

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I use salary requirements as a blow off. They usually leave me alone after that.

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Then tell them it would be even better with all of that plus matching to your salary expectations lol but honestly, I would just think this as you dodged a bullet going through this now. Think about how terrible it will be going through this after you started working for them

I mean worst thing they can do to you is taking that offer away and not hire you in the future. You are already saying no thank you and you did your part saying this. Just say no to these meetings if you don't want to talk to them. No need to get stressed about it. Just think about 3-day week coming up instead! :)

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