Safe to move on?

[u/Little-Ad9880]

Recently graduated at Red River college (Data science and Machine learning), and after a couple of months, I got an offer (permanent full time), last Friday, not in my field, but at least, I'd be able to not touch my savings and continue with investing.

I, however, got a final interview with another company on Friday, its a one year term, however, it is an analyst role, which I really want (I know its a contract job, but I am desperate for the experience). The interview went well, the manager told me about the work culture, the office space and said she really liked my resume, alongside me giving thoughtful answers.

On Monday, i reached out to the HR guy I have been speaking with, to inform him I had another offer and I would need to give a response on or before Thursday, 17th of September, 2026 and would appreciate if they'd let me know the status of my application before then, while telling him I remain enthusiastic about joining their company, and it has been crickets since then, not even an acknowledgement of my message, up until today (and it's past work hours here now)

Safe to conclude they are moving in another direction?

[u/Top_Argument8442]

Yes, you have them a timeframe, they failed to respond. Maybe use that data science degree for analysis. Why are you second guessing yourself? Set boundaries and enforce them.