The Offer

• DON'T treat a job offer lightly.

More specifically, do not leave me this voicemail. Ever.

"Hi, Recruiter! I'm sorry I didn't return your call yesterday to let you know whether or not I was taking the job. I was out planting trees all day. Call me again! Thanks!"

Oh, geez. That's so sweet!
I can't beleive you were out planting trees all day and saving our environment!

I can't believe you were out planting trees all day when I extended you a job offer on Friday and you told me you'd call me Monday with a decision.

I can't believe that instead of sharing that decision with me, your recruiter, the person who offered you a job, you were out planting trees all day and hugging chipmunks and wishing you were a butterfly. Good luck paying your mortgage in chipmunk hugs, Starshine.

You've inspired me to do something good for the environment today too- I just recycled your resume.

I'm no longer into hiring you.