Ask HN: Feeling pressured to accept startup job offer quickly
Hi,<p>I recently got offered a startup job at a nice little company in SF. Everything seems OK with the company and job. After going back and forth a little on the compensation we came to an agreement.<p>However, they are pressuring me to take the job asap because they have a short list and who ever says &#x27;yes&#x27; first gets the job.<p>I&#x27;ve never encountered this situation before. Is this normal?<p>Here&#x27;s something else that makes me suspicious: I&#x27;m a terrible interviewer and not a great programmer and am suspicious that there&#x27;s a company that will accept me. The interview process was a bit long and through with a phone screen and an office visit and a follow up interview. Maybe this is the interview I finally just nailed after many failed interviews. I can&#x27;t really tell.<p>I&#x27;m a little worried about leaving my current job because now I&#x27;m wondering if this is just a tactic or foible on the part of the CEO or is it an actual sign of something is wrong.