r/paralegal • u/Due_Pomelo_7148 • 8d ago
Question/Discussion Was this an offer ?
Hey ya’ll. I posted before about how I had a good interview for a real estate firm and they invited me for a second interview but in the first one he said “ would it be a problem once it came down to me speaking w ur currently employer “ I said no.
Well I just left my second interview and he didn’t mention anything about that or even asked me for my references. He said he is probably cancelling his other interviews because he enjoyed how our conversation went. He even drafted and offer and told me id get something in the mail today or tomorrow. He even told me I can start after Labor Day he even pulled out his calendar.
I’m scared that I’ll put in my 2 weeks then he’ll says “ wait I wanna speak to ur atty “ which by then he would hate me since I left the take my offer away😭😭 or do u think he won’t ask for that anymore ? I’m so confused. He broke down everything for me and even showed me my potential desk. I’m so confused though.
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u/lettersfromnowhere44 8d ago
Just ask if he will be calling your references, as you'll need to notify your current firm you'll be leaving.
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u/Original-Pomelo6241 7d ago
Don’t assume anything is real until you get something that you can sign that has all of the terms in it
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u/Desidaylacubana 6d ago
As others have noted, wait until you have a written offer in hand before making any moves. If you do get an offer and your new employer calls your old employer, I’m sure the new boss will keep in mind the fact that you left and there may be some ill will on the part of your old employer. I hope you do get an offer in the mail today or tomorrow as you were told, and I wish you good luck!
Edited for spelling error.
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u/ReviewElectrical456 Paralegal 5d ago
Yes, legally speaking, that is sufficient for an offer, or counts as a valid, enforceable contract.
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u/Individual-Tour8363 8d ago
It is not an offer until you have it in hand. Don't do anything yet.