I got a verbal job offer but now I’m wringing my hands waiting for the written offer. Should I be doing anything in the meantime?

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Depends. You got legalization in your state or nah?

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Nope. Did they give you an ETA? Have you already negotiated salary?

If it’s been more than 48 hours follow up and just say you’re so excited at the offer, when will the letter be sent. If you haven’t worked out salary, starting date, etc, it’s still just a verbal offer and don’t give notice at your current company (if that’s part of the equation) until you have the letter in hand.

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They gave me a 2 week ETA, so I’m just twiddling my thumbs. I’m still working out the start date and will DEFINITELY not be handing in my notice until I have a signed written offer, unfortunately know that from experience haha

no, wringing your hands is the correct approach

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A rain dance

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Playing your current boss’s head like a bongo, burning bridges. No just kidding, sit tight.

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Draft your transition plan if you want to (and not burn bridges). Decide if you want to give two weeks or less?

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For me it would be business as usual. It would be like I never got any offer until I see that written offer in my inbox.

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Hit the gym and de-stresssssss

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Just continue working like you're not leaving until you have the letter and sign it

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Ugh, just went the same thing. Just remember to breathe

Take an Excedrin PM and try jerking off before you fall asleep. Either way, you win.

And to think, you could’ve just not posted that.

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