I am looking for a job. I have received an offer that is low and starts with only 2 weeks PTO (didn’t realize 2 weeks was still a thing). This company wants a response by EOW- ie. Tomorrow. They gave me the offer on Wednesday and said they wanted a response EOW. I countered on Thursday. I am 60 years old. think I’m close to other offers, but I have a bird in hand. How would you handle this?

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Ask for an extension to the offer ?

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Ask for an extension
And as well let them know the reason but keep in mind a job is beter than no job.

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