Declining an offer?

Received my first off-cycle offer for a decent MM fund but not located in one of my preferred cities and more of a B-tier for me in terms of choice. Is there any stigma / implications to declining without another offer in hand? I want to take my shot at oncycle at my dream funds before accepting but not sure if this will burn bridges (with the headhunter especially)   

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Think about it from the HH's persepctive whose sole livelihood depends on signing kids to their client... lol

You think they'd take it well?

 

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