Need some perspective from folks who’ve navigated this before:

I currently have an offer from another company with a decision deadline coming up, while my preferred company is still in the deliberation stage after final rounds.

The preferred role is a better long-term fit, but the timeline is uncertain.

How would you approach this?

Do you inform the preferred company about the competing offer to help align timelines?

Would really value insights !

#consulting #careeradvise #tech #data

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I just did that this week. I said yes to the first company because I didn’t know when my preferred one would come through. They have come through. My original start date with the first company was next week, but I called the recruiter and told him I have to back out.

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