This past week, I made a job offer for one of my clients. All of us on the hiring committee were all really excited about this candidate. The way he had presented himself in the interview process. his references, homework, and answers to our questions earned him a job offer. We were thrilled.
Imagine our shock when he turned us down.
“Can we ask why?” said my client.
“You know, I have the opportunity to pursue my dream job, which is in a completely different industry, and I am going to go for it. I really appreciate you, your time, and the offer. I will never have this opportunity again, and I am going all in,” said the candidate.
Wow.
There is so much uncertainly in the world right now. There is so much fear. Watching someone take a leap of faith in spite of all the gloom and doom is so damn inspiring.
While I am disappointed that I didn’t fill the job and disappointed for my clients that have to keep searching, I am so dang proud of this guy! What an act of bravery!
What brave act are you going to do this week?
Tell me all about it.