So a recruiter gave me a weird/low-key verbal offer 3 weeks ago. A week ago I reached out & they said the team wrapped up interviews & they "should be making a decision before the holidays."

Well it's Christmas Eve now & yesterday on LinkedIn I saw them being thanked in a post about someone accepting an offer at an agency under the company I interviewed with. So she's giving offers out..

Should I reach out now, wait until Monday the 28th, or let them reach out to me? Should I assume it's a no?

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From your post, it seems like your gut knows the truth: a “weird, low-key verbal offer” is not an offer. Perhaps it was merely a glimmer of possibility? A recruiter trying to let you down easy? Or, an actual offer delivered half-heartedly? In any case—and in every case—an offer needs to be enthusiastic and definitive. A wish washy offer is the first sign of a wishy washy job..

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damn you've made me think a lot... so far everything (from the salary to the responsibilities) has seemed wishy washy. perhaps a rejection wouldn't be the worst thing in the world

Wait til the new year (4th or later), then reach out. A lot of industry folks are OOTO until then

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