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I have 2 job offers. Odd because I am not really looking and they were both phone interviews. It'd be nice to have a close commute again, but I am close to being where I am now for a year next month and the group and boss I have are super. Both companies are rushing me to make a decision which gives me paws (pause)..
Anyway, just a question to put out there (and I am really hyped up on coffee right now). Would you take a job offer if you feel rushed by the employer?

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Welly_59

Nope. Especially without an on-premises meeting first. I always ask to see the working environment before taking on a role

Phalanx

Definitely not. You're interviewing them as much as they're interviewing you. Check the business out, physically and online.

scaredoftests

Agreed. I was hired once after just a phone interview without even meeting the government client(it was a contract position). After 3 days, I was fired..so I am also a bit hesitant to go in 'blind' without even seeing the people I would work with.

Danielm7

That gives me a weird vibe, I passed on a position like that once too.

hurricane1091

They tried to rush me at the job I am at. I dragged it out forever.

DatabaseHead

Agree with all of you, check out the place. Hopefully it's a fantastic fit!

DustinJacobs

No, better check out the environment first. Just because they're rushing you doesn't mean you should make a hefty decision. Clear out the air and check to see if it fits you.

mmcabe

What are the job duties (in general--no company name or location)?

shochan

Yeah, ask them what happened to the last hire? How long were they there? Ask them why the rush? Throw questions in their lap!

scaredoftests

Yes, 2 real companies and on the same army base. System Engineer positions. I have requested onsite visits to both Radio silence so far...

mikey88

That's pretty standard practice in the government contracting... I had one recruiter ask me if I would accept the position within a specified salary range without an offer.

EANx

Sometimes, a government contractor, if a sub, has to fill the slot within X weeks or it becomes available for other subs. If the sub that owns the slot is about to lose it, they could be desperate to hold onto it and any fill resets the clock.