What is difficult is that this offer was presented to me after several days of negotiations on compensation. I haven't signed any paperwork yet so I am not officially committed. They have sent an offer letter. I just received another opportunity that pays more and that might be a better choice. How should I approach the situation without burning any bridges?
2006-09-01 17:01:18 · 9 answers · asked by pettusta 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I have already told the recruiter for Job 2 that I have accepted the other position verbally, but then I just wrote them back and said I still want to interview for the position. However, Job 1 really went to bat for me to get me compensation (a lateral move for me). Job 2 is offering much more, but I am not 100% sure if I will fit in the position.
2006-09-01 17:13:23 · update #1
Wow, thanks for all the replies! In response to the last reply, the reason I would consider a lateral move is mainly because this job is dealing with some newer technology and I'll be learning new skills. I think I will still try and interview for the other job and see if it truly is a better fit and if not, I will stick with my decision.
2006-09-02 04:08:27 · update #2
be honest,,,,, plain and simple,,,,,
you may have an edge here,as well...... be straight forward, and they make a better offer, depending on how much they want to add you on the payroll, and just maybe, they dont like the "other guys" who made the better offer....... good luck.
2006-09-01 17:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by steelmadison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you just accepted the job, that's not really too important of a bridge to burn. You just need to keep previous employers on your side. But at this point you don't have time to play the filed and test the waters... now it's **** or get off the pot! You need to choose, and whichever choice you make is the one you'll live with. I would say that, by accpeting that job verbally, you've made your choice in the perfect world. My recommendation is to stick to your commitment and be a good egg. If you are more lured by the other job, then you're breaking a commitment, which is not nice, but if it's a hands-down better choice, then do what's best for you. If there's some uncertainty with the other opportunity, stick with the sure-shot.
2006-09-01 17:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Firstd1mension 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should look at the two opportunities independantly
here's what I think
you are not obligated to work for the employer you have verbally agreed to work for. in addition, do you really want to be on the top end of the pay scale and have a battle to get a solid raise in the future, or would you rather be in the middle of the pay scale (with this other opportuity) and have a much better growth potential
also
if the first job is lateral and money is same, then Why would you move
as far as the second job goes, things have a way of working themselves out, go for it, it could be the best thing you ever did
finally, I believe in the adage "burn you bridges, for if you burn your bridges, you will only go forward (and never fall backwards)"
2006-09-01 17:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by capollar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go the the other opportunity and see if they offer you a job. If you're supposed to start on job 1, show up if you don't have job 2. If you get job 2 before job 1 starts, call (and write a follow up letter) explaining that you got a job that is much more closely aligned to your passion and goals (don't mention $$$$). Happens more than you realize, more than 50% of the people my group hires never shows up.
2006-09-01 17:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
until the earnings distinction is extensive, i for my section does not bypass there. The have faith your modern-day corporation has in you will inevitably be undermined through fact they are going to understand which you have long previous out and secured yet another job and are proceeding to go away them. If money is the only element to make you reside, then i've got not got faith their dedication to you would be the comparable and am to uncertain how your profession will progression with them. while you're desperate to take this different job besides, then do not mess them around and start up on a bad word. earnings negotiation is genuinely ideal and rather a pair of times predicted - however the time for it rather is in the previous you have fairly accepted the job and set a start up date. Going forwards and backwards makes you look unsure, unprofessional and basically out for what you may get.
2016-11-23 18:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by kirker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the job you want and feel you will benefit most from. If you must leave job A then go in person and show them and tell about the better offer if they match then you rally have to pick based on which makes you happiest.
2006-09-05 15:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mr.Morgan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd make sure that you're not just backing out for the lure of more money.
The best money isn't always the best choice.
2006-09-01 17:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be open and honest with them and do NOT keep them hanging. You probably will burn your bridges there - there is no way around it.
2006-09-01 17:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
compare both of them not just money wise
2006-09-01 17:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by Praiser in the storm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋