Nov 23, 2020

Is this a rejection?

Interviewed for a lateral senior analyst position in London on Thursday.

I was told I would hear back by Monday.

It’s now 5pm Monday is it safe to say I’ve been rejected?

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b43b6b7b82b87

It’s 16:54 actually

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beejay2izzay

Maybe wait until tomorrow?

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Pussy galore

yes. don't forget, the world revolves around you

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beejay2izzay

Today is tomorrow btw - you're welcome

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Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov

Still not heard anything - guessing this is a rejection

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premia

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