Help with a persistent recruiter 3

[nice95gle]

Hi all,

About two weeks ago had two very intense technical interviews, covering everything from SQL Server version 7.0 to version 2008. After both interviews I had a very good feeling. Those good feelings were not in vain, I received offers from both jobs. After a lot of thinking and soul searching I decided to take the lesser paying job (better growth opportunity). The recruiter for the position I did not select will not leave me alone now. She keeps trying to convince me that I am making a mistake, even to the point of talking down about the company I decided to join. I am looking for a nice way to tell her to leave me alone without burning any bridges. Can anyone help?


Well Done is better than well said
- Ben Franklin

 

[RiverGuy]

I would probably stop answering the phone when I saw their number pop up.

 

[SantaMufasa]

When Rochelle Recuiter calls you next time just say...

Hi, Rochelle. Thanks again for introducing me to (Second-place Company). I appreciate your follow-up.

As I've mentioned to you before, I chose (First-place Company) for a combination of many factors. Each time you call to encourage me to recind my acceptance of the position with (First-place Company), it puts me in an uncomfortable position for several reasons:[ul][li]You are, in essence, either calling into question my judgement, or you are suggesting that I am ignorant of information which you presume I don't have.[/li][li]You suggested that although I have committed to (First-place Company) to come work for them, that I should break my word, despite your knowing that my word is my bond, and my integrity is one of my most valued qualities as a professional.[/li][li]If you represented both (First-place Company) and (Second-place Company), would you diminish the reputation of (First-place Company) as you have to me?[/li][/ul]All of these issues place our relationship at risk. I don't want to risk our relationship because I value your friendship and the work you have done in my behalf.

(Then just let Rochelle respond.)

Mufasa
(aka Dave of Sandy, Utah, USA)
[I provide low-cost, remote Database Administration services: www.dasages.com]
“Beware of those that seek to protect you from harm or risk. The cost will be your freedoms and your liberty.”

 

[North323]

i concur with Santa...

 

[nice95gle]

I think I will put what Santa say in an email format and send it to her. She emailed me again last night. So I will reply with this wonderfully thought out response.

Thanks

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- Ben Franklin

 

[North323]

add in that all you have in this world is your word and your b4lls and you dont break them for anyone!

 

[kmcferrin]

You know, in this economy some people might consider this question as bragging.

I'm just sayin'...

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[gbaughma]

Pfft.

Send the recruiter my way. I could use a good paying job. lol



Just my 2¢

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[hinesward]

Recruiters only call you when you aren't looking for a job.

 

[hjgoldstein]

Recruiters only call you when you aren't looking for a job.

And then send you for jobs you:

a) don't want or
b) are not qualified for.

How many times have you been sent details of a job calling for a particular discipline when the recruiter knows that you do not have that skill-set?

 

[NDakota]

Yeah, it like that old saying that the bank only lends money to those who can afford it. Recuiters only seem interested when you're not available.

I don't think I'd go into all that detail about your choice with her. Odds are she won't even be around in a few months. Unprofessional behavior smacking of desparation.

 

[SteveTheGeek]

Santa, I couldn't have said it better. Nicely put.

 

[nice95gle]

Thanks everyone for all your input. The issue was resolved and I've started working at the first-place company (as Santa said) last week. After a few emails back and forth she finally got it and left me alone. Also for the statement about me bragging, I don't think I was. It was just me sharing my experience with my job hunt/interviews and very strange recruiter. But if anyone took it the wrong way I must apologies.

Thanks All


Well Done is better than well said
- Ben Franklin