Got extended on a project but don't want to take it. I would rather prepare for my interviews. What do I say?

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lol to be honest you can't really say anything without blacklisting yourself. Even if you have another billable project it's strongly looked down on to just say no

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Other firms or business school? Round one isn't for like a month...

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Have to be pulled from the top

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