Would you rather get GHOSTED by recruiter/ Hiring manager or STRUNG ALONG without definitive answer on role you’re going for...

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Strung along. The confidence boost will benefit my mood in other opportunities. Radio silence feels hopeless and futile.

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No, but 4 months w no replies at all would make me far less confident.

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Ghosted for sure. Don’t waste my time.

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Strung along. At least it suggests I exist.

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In either option, they control the situation, something I usually hate and a great way to feel miserable. Can you take back control? ask for a firm timeline/deadline? Withdraw your application for a lack of perceived interest (has worked a couple of times for me), Etc.

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I treat both situations the same: like nothing happened at all. I just keep going until I see a signed contract in front of my face.

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Why should any of these be options?

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Are you working in this industry?

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Strung along

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What's the difference

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Ghosted

4 months sounds like a nightmare. I’d avoid this joint.

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