That is my experience as well. Every time I got an "exploding offer", I said "Thank you, but I need more time because I'm interviewing with other companies." This was always met with an "of course".
That said, I never got an offer from something like SV startup or a FAANG, so I can imagine it's totally different over there.
> That said, I never got an offer from something like SV startup or a FAANG, so I can imagine it's totally different over there.
It's not.
They can choose to be dicks about it or not, but the way they use their leverage isn't any worse. Competition for employees is fiercer than other markets. You yourself can get away with being a dick to them.
That said, I never got an offer from something like SV startup or a FAANG, so I can imagine it's totally different over there.