Was it rude of me to have rejected the interview?

If you didn’t want the job, you didn’t want the job, you weren’t obligated to take it regardless.

On his side, I can see he was upset because he feels you rejected the offer and he did go out of his way to help you, it sounds like.

Maybe send him a thank you card, and if you still feel the need to explain yourself, do it then. Good luck and congrats on your new gig!

“I appreciate your efforts to help in my job search, however the position was not a good fit for me at this time. Thanks again.”

If he wants to continue whining, that’s his issue. You’re not obligated to take a job because he forwarded your resume.

I honestly didn’t know he had anything to do with the POSITION =\

Give him a free coffee or whatever next time he comes in, thank him for trying to be helpful, apologize for not understanding the situation, explain to him that you have your eyes locked on a position elsewhere.

I’m with @KNOWITALL. Send a card.

Unless you just wanted some practice at job interviewing, you were well within your rationale and rights to decline that interview. Judging by the scenario, you dodged a bullet. You know how high pressure and coercive telemarketers are? They apply the same tactics when recruiting new call center people. Those places are revolving doors, and they see workers as ‘leads’ just as much as customers they call.

Also, that’s a long commute, on a schedule that, if it isn’t to your liking, will only make you miserable over time.

As for dealing with that guy, be cordial but tell him straight up – that location and schedule just won’t ever work and you appreciate his help nevertheless.

He shouldn’t know the details of what you discussed in the job interview. All that he needs to know is that you had a discussion about the offer, and that the offer did not suit your circumstances. He has no business being upset that the job was unsuitable for you. He did you a kindness in setting up a potential interview, but it would have been irresponsible of you to string out the company making the offer… just to make him feel like he did a good deed.

Just tell him that (1) you didn’t have any reason to connect the call with his offer, since he didn’t warn you that they would be calling, (2) the offer was unsuitable for you, and (3) you felt that it wouldn’t be fair taking up the company’s time once you knew more about the position. You did exactly what you would in any job offer situation.

If he’s still upset, he’s just being an ass. You did all the right things; don’t feel guilty about it.

When he comes in, just tell him that you did not know that was the job he had suggested you fo. Tell him you were concerned by how far away it was, but you did appreciate him helping you.

Thanks everyone :) feel better now haha

Why would you go to an interview for a job you don’t want? I wouldn’t have gone either. You’re not only wasting your time but the interviewer’s as well. He’s allowed to feel however he wants about it, but you shouldn’t feel bad or awkward about it.

You made a mistake? Really. I simply would’ve said, “I don’t think so.”

If you already know that you’re not interested in a job, why waste the interviewer’s time and effort? You had zero interest in taking or even pursuing this job, so the interviewer should be grateful that you were honest with her and respected her own schedule and demands.

As for Mr. Intermediary… He’s much too intrusive. If he wanted to forward your information to a potential employer, that was his own decision. He has no right to be “upset” by your lack of interest or tell you that you’d made a “mistake.”