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… brilliant. Is this a power play? He asked questions such as ‘I sense this job would be huge for you, am I right?’ and told me not to consider their company until I had firm offers from other opportunities to ensure I really wanted to work for them.

I’m not sure what’s happening here. The two people I’d be working for like me so much they’re willing to create a role, and the conversation with the third person was positive so I feel like there’s manipulation at play?

No, they’re not. I’d be helping with the support functions but would be taken along to client events/meetings and given the freedom to hunt, which is a hybrid role that doesn’t exist as you’re usually either support or on-target advisor.

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