Are there any big consequences apart from some annoyed reception manager if I pull reconsider the work and pull out of the planned interview?
I’ve went through the pre screening talk, but some details didn’t sit right with me as none of it was openly laid out in the work posting.
I’d already accepted an interview time out of impulsiveness, I’m planning to duck out of it next week since the interview is much later.
TLDR - Is it fine to do this without any actual consequences?
… what are they going to do? send you a bill that will probably cost more to fight over in court and go through the collections fees than would otherwise be reasonable?
At worst, they’re just going to mark it as being you declined to interview.
I see absolutely no problem, the process of interviewing for a company goes both ways: for them to see if you would be a good fit for their open position, and for you to evaluate if what they offer is right for you.
No contract have been signed, you are free to revoke any appointment. Be courteous, let them know you have made a decision not to pursue this venture and that will be enough.
The only consequences would be reputational. Don’t wait until the interview itself, let them know now that you will not be available for the interview.
Hey company, it was great speaking to you last week, I’m afraid I’m not able to move forward at this time, and I need to cancel our in-person interview for next week.
The only consequences would be reputational. Don’t wait until the interview itself, let them know now that you will not be available for the interview.
Definitely cancel over just not showing up, preferably before the day of the interview. Circumstances may change, new positions may open up, you don’t owe them anything but you want to keep things amicable in case you are interested in the future.
They will have no issue with dropping you if they found something they don’t like.
Why should you worry? If you be respectful and say you have reconsidered your application at this time and don’t wish to continue it should not cause a problem. If it does cause a problem, then you have dodged a massive red flag.
You don’t owe them a damn thing. Trust your gut.
