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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Naomi U" data-source="post: 65796" data-attributes="member: 4043">Hiya!First of all- congratulations on your tc and vs offers!I really agree with the responses above. There isn't really a right or wrong answer here and only you will know in your gut what you want to do.It's never easy because I think there is this idea that you have to get as many offers as possible. This isn't necessarily a bad thing but I think it's about being honest with yourself. If you genuinely aren't sure and feel like you want to explore your final option because you think there is a strong chance you may choose it over your current tc offer then absolutely go for it!However, don't feel like you have to do this. In my own experience, I actually ended up withdrawing from both a vac scheme and a direct tc interview. This is because as much as they were amazing opportunities at truly great firms, I was more than happy with my tc offer and it would be a lot for me to change my mind. As Jessica suggested, I personally felt like I would be taking up valuable space. But then again, this is only because I knew that I would probably not accept any following offers. So if you aren't sure yet, you most definitely deserve the opportunity to find out just as much as anyone else.So my biggest advice is really to just reflect on your motivations and interests. Which firm do you feel you will truly thrive at with everything taken into account. If you feel like it is with your current tc then that's great! On the other hand, if you feel that you are unsure then it's just a matter of pushing through the last hurdle.Hope this helps & best of luck❤️</blockquote>

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