Awkwardness - turning down an offer

[MarillionFan]

Does anybody else find it incredibly awkward going to an interview, receiving an offer and having to explain to an agent why you won't accept? Especially when they have worked really hard to get you the role........

No.

Next!

[SimonMac]

Last offer I had I turned down, they came back with a higher rate, I turned it down again, they upped the rate and I'm starting today

Long and short of it is you are a business, and if not in your best interests either commercially or socially then don't take it. Do you think ClientCo agonises of telling an interviewee no? Same principle really

[SimonMac]

Really?

I suppose the usual total silence from their end is a bit of a hint.

The client will always tell the agent you've been unsuccessful, whether the agent passes this on is another matter!

[Pogle]

Nope, it is a professional arrangement and I behave in a professional manner.
Although I suspect the OP is using this as a disguised vanity thread to show how he has so many offers that he's beating them off with a stick. There are some needy folk on here

[KentPhilip]

Although I suspect the OP is using this as a disguised vanity thread

Should we start to charge for vanity threads?
And if they're really rich, then Sas and DimPrawn could cough up at least £4.99 for each of their utterances - Admin would love it..

[SimonMac]

Nope, it is a professional arrangement and I behave in a professional manner.
Although I suspect the OP is using this as a disguised vanity thread to show how he has so many offers that he's beating them off with a stick. There are some needy folk on here

NSS!

(Now rep me, I need the attention)

[Zippy]

I have had sleepless nights for many reasons. This isn't one of them.

[proggy]

Yeah because the agent and client will be crying on their pillow all night that you turned them down. I love turning down contracts it means you are in demand or can afford to say no to crappy clients.

[MarillionFan]

I have had sleepless nights for many reasons. This isn't one of them.

Speed and amphetamines will do that.