Feeling a bit discouraged - I declined my first offer ~1 month ago because the role was close to what I wanted, but not ideal. I failed to convert two other late-stage opportunities around that same time which I would have preferred.

Now sitting here with no offer and several new processes in the early/mid stages. I’m feeling a degree of regret in declining, but trying to stay positive - has anyone been through something similar?

I will say, you can leverage the mck brand only once, whatever’s left of it anyways. After being in your shoes and declining low ball offers, I eventually converted an amazing offer that 2x-ed my mck comp, after an year-long slog.

Know your worth, dont take a step back in your career. Many many many well wishers gave me advice on the contrary, to land any job and keep looking for better, but I was obstinate and kept looking. I very much regretted it when I was struggling, but I was almost ready to start my own venture.

Its like poker, know when to fold and when to go all-in.

DM me for more if you would like.

I’m someone who took the first offer she got and have been regretting the salary. Don’t be ashamed for what you want. As long as you can stick it out, aim for what you want because you only switch from the firm once. Yes, you can always switch again, but you’ll never as much focus on job hunting now.

Happy to chat more, feel free to DM

Similar boat.

I turned down my first offer (dream company 2 years ago but not anymore; role was not ideal) and didn’t convert 2 other late stage interviews.

Have a few early stage leads (not even real interviews lined up for next week yet).

What was helpful:
- remind ourselves that we turn it down for a reason. It is like dating. Can’t find another partner doesn’t mean that the ex was right

- really believe in our worth, like REALLY

- seeing post like this (thank you) and talking to level-headed friends who supported your choice. This journey can be lonely

Also you overall from a opportunities pipeline perspective you are clearly doing amazing - You have already interviewed at 3 places and have several other opportunities and hopefully more to come.

There are many people who have been interviewing for months and are struggling to land any interviews.

So from that perspective you are doing great! Hang in there and best wishes.

Life is long - wait for what you want.

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