so how and what do i do with the first offer?
they are already expecting me next week on my first day work
2006-08-11 10:46:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Unless you've signed a contract with your new employer, your employment is "at will" on both sides and if you choose to go to the other company, that your choice. You may have an ethical dilemma but not a legal one.
2006-08-11 10:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by teresa c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all decide what job has better benefits for the long haul. Decide which company is the one for you to move up in coming years. One must like there job and be happy. It's like home away from home for some of us so seriously consider the out come. You can call and speak with the controller or human resources officer of the company and ask a few questions. If you don't like what you hear take the other offer. Hope this helps. Been there before.
2006-08-11 17:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tough question. Here is what I feel you should do. Write out points good and bad for both jobs. Match them up who is ahead? Then look at if there is a future at either or both. Next look at job itself would you be happy long term doing this or is money motivating you? Last look at longevity and promotions within companies. If better offer is still better choice call job you excepted and tell them the truth and say your sorry but its YOUR best interest you have to look out for. You might even mention someone you feel may fit their needs in place of you.
2006-08-11 17:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you usually can renig (that is, decline job 1 and then
take job 2) - but you LOOK really bad doing that.
I've done it once, and fortunately most of the people that I knew
at job 1 have forgiven/forgotten.
I called them up and said that I had another offer that I couldn't
refuse - it would be better for my career, and I guessed that
they probably had other applicants... right?
In the high tech industries, they simply shrug it off as the
fortunes of war, but other industries may not be so forgiving.
Do NOT make a habit of it. Companies will find out and
you'll find you stop getting ANY offers.
2006-08-11 17:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They haven't trained you yet, so that's on your side. Just call the employer and tell them you are so sorry but you got another offer you couldn't refuse. Then say, I hope i haven't caused any problems for your company. People do it all the time! Sometimes the first job may come back and offer you more money to match the second offer. Good Luck!
2006-08-11 17:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by weswe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you accepted the first offer,did you sign a Letter of Intent with which you agreed on salary,perks,vacation etc.? If not,then it would be ethical for you to write a letter thanking the first employer for giving you the opportunity to work for them but you have a better offer.
2006-08-11 18:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be up front and tell them(right away) what has happened. Who knows...they may even better your "better" offer. Just make sure the one you have chosen is really the best. Look them over carefully. Consider location, benefits, growth potential, work environment...and search for the company standings and their potential on the Internet. Don't just let the starting salary be the basis for your decision.
Good luck!
2006-08-11 17:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Robere 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the 2nd offer. Call the 1st and let them know that you changed your mind and thank them. They have a list of the other people they interviewed, they will go down the list. Don't feel bad, it is better for you and you have to take care of yourself because no one else will. Good Luck
2006-08-11 17:50:06 · answer #8 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, definitely call them asap to give them plenty of notice & chance to hire one of the other people they may have interviewed.
Be very polite and say thanks for the offer but you've been offered something with better money- they may want to match/beat.
However, if the person is rude to your polite call, then this is clearly a company you do not want to be working for. Afterall, it is only natural to go for the better deal.
But one question, put money aside, which job would you have more fun doing?
Hope this helps-
Vix x
2006-08-11 18:23:16 · answer #9 · answered by vikkiekaye 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them thank you, but you will not be accepting the position after all. You don't need to tell them why. I'm quite sure you were not their only applicant. They will find another. Go after the job you want since you have the chance. Trust me, they will get over it. And since you were never actually employed by them, you will never have to put them down as a former employer.
2006-08-11 17:49:23 · answer #10 · answered by Emm 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋