Consequences of turning down offer?

Jul 20, 2020

I have completed my 2nd interview, but I am uncertain about leaving my current district this late, selling our house, etc. However, I have heard if you turn down an offer you will be "blacklisted" and may never get another call. I have also read your app just gets locked for this year which would be fine. We just need an offer to come earlier in the summer. Thoughts or experiences?

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WarsawWanda I interviewed for a position in PR but turned it down and I was not considered for the upcoming SY. This year I've had a dozen requests for SPED interviews but did not accept them since they were in Korea, Japan and Germany. I really wanted Cuba or Bahrain but nothing so far. There seems to be a great deal of movement at this late date. I had one t...See More

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Susan There's no guarantee any interviews or offers will come your way at all next year or, if they do, they'll be on your timetable or to the location you want. If you're serious about a job with DODEA, then you'll make it work, assuming you get an offer.

Jul 20, 2020

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Ida I agree with Susan. Dodea jobs do not come on an applicants' time table. Think of all the people who got an offer earlier in the season and are either waiting on the final offer or orders. Obviously you have to accept or decline on your own terms but waiting u til next year won't guarantee an earlier/ easier decision.

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