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Two out of three were. The third was polite and professional but the offer just wasn't quite good enough. When I turned it down they just kind of went dark, which I interpret as a no. Interesting the third was a big successful late-stage startup, while the rude ones were early stage startups.

Negging? New to me. Shows how little I know about sleazy dating (and hiring?) tactics.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Negging

Should I now worry about waking up with a headache, being unable to remember what I did the previous night, but with a folded up copy of a signed asset transfer agreement in my pocket? :)




> Should I now worry about waking up with a headache, being unable to remember what I did the previous night, but with a folded up copy of a signed asset transfer agreement in my pocket? :)

If they literally try to wine and dine you... maybe?


It sounds like you kid, but I wouldn't put it past them. :) We are talking about millions of dollars for some acquisitions, after all.




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