Got a verbal offer from a big agency a week ago and HR said written offer will come by EOD but no email. They did background check last week. Followed up last week no response, what would you do?

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It’s probably $$ - they might be confirming with finance the offer amount

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I had to wait for the offer amount to be confirmed

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Odd. Follow up with the hiring manager?

These things can take time, doesn’t mean there’s a problem. Give it a couple of days and call HR or the hiring manager.

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