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I have dilemma I have never experienced before. I have been interviewing with Company A for a manager level position. I really like the company, I've met the team and we get along well and the higher ups say there's room for growth. I've been verbally told they will more than likely be making an offer. Their benefits are good and the pay range is above my expectations.

However, I had applied for another position at another company that I was very excited about before I had even applied for the position at Company A. It took a little while for Company B to start interviewing but the hiring manager and I hit it off during that first interview. They said I was one of their top candidates & hinted that they may be able to meet my salary expectations even though it's higher than their expected range due to my experience. The benefits appear to be better with Company B but there's probably going to still be another 2-3 rounds of interviews (probably spanning the next week or two) with Company B with no guarantee that an offer is waiting at the end of it or that it would be what I'm expecting.

Would it be better to go with the known with Company A when they make an offer? I know in this market, this is a great situation to be in but I've never experienced it. I'd be happy at Company A but I'd always wonder if I don't go for Company B. Any advice would be appreciated.

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  1. Anonymous

    I saw this respectfully, but it sounds like neither company has made an offer yet. This whole A/B scenario is conjecture right now without a formal offer of employment and compensation package. There's nothing to respond to at this point until you have something in hand.

  2. Anonymous

    I've been in the position before and took the one I had in hand. It was the right choice because the board took the second one down. Nobody was hired (state job, not sure why, and no explanation given), so what you have in writing is guaranteed to the extent that labor laws cover you, but something that might happen isn't worth the paper it is written on. (Think about it: no paper, no job.) If you take the first one and the second one remains interested and makes a better offer, then you have a decision to make. It sounds like, at least as far as the money, that the first one made an offer better than you expected, but the second one was hesitant because it was out of their range. That would be a red flag for the possibility of promotion or the next round of raises since you will start the position topped out in salary at the second job but still have room to grow in the first one.

  3. Anonymous

    It's all just innuendos at this point. You take whatever feels right. Trust your gut. But don't risk coming up empty so be very careful turning down a true written offer for a hope and a prayer.

  4. Anonymous

    Don't get too ahead of yourself. Only believe what's in writing.

  5. Anonymous

    If you get an offer from both you need to make a quick decision. I've seen companies yank offers if they know you are interviewing elsewhere or waiting on another company. They are not going to wait around if you don't accept fast.

  6. Anonymous

    If you get an offer from A accept A and then if you get an offer for B while in onboarding for A politely decline A. I see this a lot where I work we have an accepted offer from a candidate and then they come back saying sorry I got a better offer and go with the other offer. It doesn't really impact their chances of coming to us later on if the other offer falls through either but that might just be my industry

  7. Anonymous

    Completely agree with this - also it's a tough market so you will want backup plans in case of sudden cuts etc and decide as late of possible if you switch ships

    (which company gives you a better compensation, has more financial stability and possibly bridge u don't burning... messaging is key and your comms if you tell both yes.)

  8. Sharmil McKee

    Wait until you have a written offer in your hand, before you make any decisions. Business needs change on a dime. GL.

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