I applied for a position on Wednesday night - interviewed on Friday late afternoon and when I arrived at home I had an email with an offer.

21 Comments

1. Kris Mertins-ElliottJune 5,2022 at 2:02PM UTC

   If it doesn't feel right to you, go with your gut. Many times, that first instinct is spot-on.

   If you're still interested, even with your reservations, I would tell them that before you accept the position, you would like more specifics about benefits (i.e. vacation/sick time, insurance, retirement, etc.).

   Even if you accept the position, you could still keep looking.

2. AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 2:14PM UTC

   if you need employment right now for financial reasons, take the offer. I would still continue to apply and interview other places. If the energy of that workplace isn’t right please feel free to quit as soon as you can.

   I’m working and still applying places. It seems many places just need bodies and are really offering nothing in terms of growth, financial stability, work culture. Do not get stuck in a situation that’s not the right fit or with employers who will devalue you.

   Keep working and reworking your goals!

3. Shenelle S. LaPierreJune 5,2022 at 2:31PM UTC

   I would ask for a follow up interview as you have questions you’d like answered before accepting the offer. You want to be comfortable with what your about to get yourself into so definitely ask as many questions to determine which decision to make. Your aren’t obligated to accept the offer either. Keep looking if your financially secure atm.

4. Eugene WeatherbyJune 5,2022 at 2:43PM UTC

   Right from the start your feeling doubtful, really wish you well please find out what they offer in my opinion there are red flag when you got this offer ever should be included in your offer letter I recently got one read it carefully before I accepted good luck

5. AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 2:48PM UTC

   In my experience, the only reason a company would make a lightning fast offer is because they're desperate. The position has likely been recently vacated by your predecessor, with high turnover in that role and you're going to find a shitshow when you start.

6. AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 3:48PM UTC

   It you have reservations then turn it down and keep looking.

   If instead you want to take the job then replay with your questions regarding benefits, bonus structure, perks, counter on salary, pto, etc.

   Now is your only chance to get your needs met or move on.

   Good luck!

7. AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 4:22PM UTC

   Before taking the offer, I would call up the hiring manager tomorrow morning and get all of the questions I have answered such as questions on insurance, pto, retirement plans etc. Also, if you can do some research on the company today before you decide if you want the job. If Glassdoor/Indeed have a lot of negative reviews from current and previous employees posted it could be this isn't a good company to work for and turnover is so high that they hire whoever applies and it's a constant revolving door. Hopefully this isn't the case for you but I've been there before with jobs. Third, normally what your gut is telling you is correct. If you need the job due to financial reasons you can always take the job and continue looking. If you have money saved up, you can always pass on the offer and continue looking. The ball is in your court now. Good luck!

8. AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 5:37PM UTC

   ^ This! Good luck :)

9. AnonymousJune 5,2022 at 4:53PM UTC

   Exercise your options, reach out to them to ask them if you can talk to HR about the benefits available. And that this is an important factor in making a decidions

10. AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 12:42PM UTC

    it doesn't matter "why" they offered you the job. They did. Do you want it? Do you need it? If you applied, I'm guessing you want to work there, and/or need a job. It sounds like they need to fill this position. It sounds like you want/need a job (??). You're in the driver's seat.

11. Thalia MoshosJune 6,2022 at 2:36PM UTC

    Yes but they should give her all the details of what it entails including benefits.

12. AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 1:04PM UTC

    Couldn't you reach out to the hiring manager with questions? Ask for more time? Ask about benefits? I mean, they sent you an offer, you don't have to automatically accept. You can ask questions. You can ask for more time. You can ask for benefit info. You can also decline.

13. AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 1:07PM UTC

    Time to negotiate for all its worth! They are clearly in the weaker position, this could be your chance to up your salary and benefits.

14. Joann S. LublinJune 6,2022 at 1:44PM UTC

    Another way to do a bit more digging is by reaching out to alums of this company and find out what they did and din't like about working there. Would be especially useful if you could reach someone who previously had the same job you are being offered. Best of luck! Let us know what you decide.

15. Cheryl NeasJune 6,2022 at 2:08PM UTC

    They want you! So it is OK to ask questions! You cannot make a decision without having details about the full compensation package, for example.

16. Thalia MoshosJune 6,2022 at 2:22PM UTC

    Ask what benefits are offered before you make a decision. Do you know what your salary will be?

17. AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 2:55PM UTC

    When I was a recruiter. Sometimes the VP or person I was recruiting for would just “know.” They would offer pretty quickly in these events. Even if there were a lot of candidates. That said, no phone call? That’s a bit odd. I would call and speak with them in more detail about the offer. If it is the right fit for you then that is what matters.

18. AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 7:30PM UTC

    I didn't read all the comments so maybe this was answered. Did you receive an email from a recruiter or directly from an HR rep with the company? If a recruiter, as I was one, I do not agree at all with how that offer was sent to you. The quick turnaround is common from recruiters. Most companies provide a reasonable amount of time to respond. As far as a quick offer, that is very common, however, if there are red flags in which you do not want to work at this company, listen to your gut. As a previous and very successful recruiter, I never pushed anyone to take a job. I did, however, ask for the candidates feedback after the interview to talk it through. I would call your recruiter and talk it through and let them know you will make a decision within a few days after crunching the numbers and reviewing their benefit package. Good luck!

19. AnonymousJune 6,2022 at 9:03PM UTC

    These kinds of offers are sometimes too good to be true. There is def a possibility that these sham organizations are making offers just to get your personal info and then sell that info to multiple sources. Something def smells fishy here. I would just move on. Moreover, do you want to work for a company that doesn't have its house in order. I mean an amount and a start date with nothing else is a huge red flag.

20. AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 10:03AM UTC

    Definitely ask for a benefits package.

21. AnonymousJune 7,2022 at 10:22PM UTC

    I did send a follow up email requesting information on the benefits, etc. I received an out of office reply that they were returning on the 13th. I'm going with my gut on this one! Thank you to everyone for your input!