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A client recently hired a software engineer who turned them down 2 years ago.
This shouldn’t be notable. It should be normal. But these things don’t happen often as 1 of 2 things usually happens:
👉Candidate burns a bridge.
Conflict avoidance when an amicable “thank you but no, here’s why” would do. You know, ghosting.
Or maybe a prolonged negotiation that reads like they were playing for leverage against another offer. Followed by a sudden “lol sorry, pass.”
👉Company holds a grudge.
“We’re nobody’s second choice” or “if they couldn’t make the right decision the first time why would we want them working for us?”
But not in this case. Both sides flexed their EQ and acted like adults, both times. They discussed what wasn’t right before, what is now, and got on the same page.
If you’re lucky enough to get an offer anywhere (even if you don’t take it), there’s value in being open and transparent.
If you’re lucky enough to get someone to consider joining your company (especially a 2nd time around), there’s value in being gracious and understanding.
Remember that next time the market’s on fire.
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