He was a sharp designer with a knack for solving problems and getting designs in on time. It's rare to find a young guy like that before headhunters have already bounced him around two or three companies. The trip to meet my client company in Santa Clara, CA left him with eyes wide. He accepted the offer immediately. The Friday before Mark was to report for work with his new employer, my secretary announced he was on the phone.
Headhunters hate getting that call from a candidate.
It usually means one thing. I'm really sorry, Nick. I just don't know how to tell you this, but I guess I can't take the job. I really want it, but it isn't going to work. You were so ready to move.