First face to face interview with the founder of a startup and they give me a verbal offer - is this a ⛳?

For context, I worked with a good friend of theirs who recommended me personally for the job. I asked to give me some time and said I'd like a second interview to talk through things in more detail. Should I be worried that they're so keen?

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Sounds like a good problem to have. But you’re right to dig a bit deeper first.

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I don’t think it’s necessarily a red flag. Employers are desperate to hire good people right now. They are not making us jump through all the usual hoops. They’re like, this person seems cool and talented, let’s roll the dice on them. I’ve gotten three job offers in the last week.

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Do you think they are desperate or riding high?

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I’d say go for it, considering it doesn’t even have to last particularly long term to be a good and worthwhile opportunity.

You need something in writing. I was verbally offered a role at a huge brand and after a month of waiting for something official to happen, they never followed thru.

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