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The Friday Offer That Finally Lands

Friday afternoon. The week has been… mixed. A candidate dropped out on Tuesday. A client delayed feedback on Wednesday. Yesterday’s counteroffer nearly derailed everything. And then, finally, the email lands. “Offer accepted.” It’s a small sentence, but it carries a lot. Calls made, CVs screened, interviews arranged, expectations managed… all leading to this moment. You…

Howard James Recruitment The Counteroffer Curveball Thursday afternoons often look calm from the outside. On paper, everything’s aligned. Offer accepted, start date agreed, references in progress. Then the phone rings. “Hi… I’ve had a chat with my current employer.” You already know what’s coming. The counteroffer. Suddenly, the role that ticked every box this morning…