Should you take an interview/call with an agency/company that you know you can’t work at, just to make some connections? I cannot move but my dream place just reached out so I figured I should talk?

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I think it's worth talking to your dream place. Even if you can't move or take the job right now, they can at least know your name/have your resume on file for future opportunities. Or they may be flexible with having you move later when your lease ends or whatever.

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Absolutely.

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Can you share why you can't move?
Especially if it's your dream agency.

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I would weigh your options.

I had my dream agency in my dream city make an offer, that, at the time, seemed like too much of a risk. I always think of what my career could have been had I made the jump.

Good to take risks while you are young and not committed to a family, house, etc.

That said I am not unhappy and have had a lot of opportunities and no real regrets. But I look back upon that decision from time to time.

Mmm I don't think it's fair to take the interview personally bc if you say no, they're just going to be annoyed that you wasted their time. I'd reach out to them via a cold email or something instead to build that network

You probably wouldn’t need to move asap because of hybrid work

An intro call is a fact finding session for both parties. Take the call, ask some questions, build your network.

I probably wouldn't. Why take the call if you can't go there?

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