| Topic Name: |
Deferring an Offer |
| Message Name: |
how will you se the time? |
| Date Posted: |
12/28/2002 |
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I recently decided to accept an offer from a mid-sized pure strat firm. The start date is in late September, but I have the option of deferring until January 2003.
Does anyone have any insight into the implications of deferring an offer for a couple of months? What are the risks? In real terms, how much will this 2.5-3 month delay put me behind my class? Would this sort of move be viewed negatively, or would it help me by setting me apart from the crowd (i.e., I'm the new guy, the guy who just started, etc.)? Anything else I should consider?
Anyone with advice as to whether or not I should defer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! |
| Message: |
It won't affect you much positively or negatively. You won't be "set apart" and the being "behind your class" will be minimal.
The real question for you is what to do in those 3 months. If you're going to be doing something worthy (like working in a monastary in Lhasa), then you should defer. It's very difficult to arrange a long block of time off when you're working. If you're going to spend 3 months watching Springer, then don't defer.
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