I was offered a high paying job that requires me to travel. I signed the appointment letter with a high profile head hunting agency. After thinking about it two days later, I realised that I am not ready for this job at all. I text msg the head hunter and told her that I wish to withdraw my application. I feel really bad as its a integrity issue and I promised that I really really want the job initially. But after thinking it over as I have panic attacks so fllying is out of the question, I decided to reject the job. The problem is that I have signed and promise and now I am backing out, so I feel really bad. How do I handle this?
2006-10-11 13:41:46 · 8 answers · asked by The Babe 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I feel embarass to call her so I sent her an email. Is that being professional? I can't face her after what she has done for me...
2006-10-11 13:58:39 · update #1
After sending the email, now the company said there's implication for me and her company. I didn't sign anything with them except for the company that I am joining. So can they charge me?
2006-10-11 16:17:35 · update #2
If the headhunter is a true pro, he/she will respect your final decision to reject the job. This person may be commission-based, so his/her $$$ is flying out of the window...
Tell him/her that you are not ready for the job yet, it is in the best interest of all parties that you pull out now. If you go into the job and not able to deliver, it would look bad on them (headhunting company) for failing to do a professional job.
2006-10-13 17:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by Idol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically you signed on dotted lines, so you are responsible & at least call to reject this offer, sms & email are not professional.
If the contract has a grace period to consider, then ok, if not, it will be upto the agency's discresion. Handle this professionally to save yr image/integrity.
Face it, in the eye of law, if you are literate & you don't consider carefully before signing, then who can save you from embarrassment?
2006-10-11 15:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Rootbeer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually made up a story about my family not approving of some sort. If U're married then use Ur husband as a reason, better yet tell them U're expecting a baby and travelling doesn't sit well with a new mum-to-be.
2006-10-11 13:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by daisy770 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple you've told them you have reconsidered the job and feel that it is not a good fit for you. Go on about life and next time a good job pops up think it thru before you answer
2006-10-11 13:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by hardly_d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you don't think the position is a good fit for you, and you fear not being able to put everything into it that the job deserves.
They will understand and concur.
2006-10-11 13:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by lowflyer1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest. You have every right to change your mind. Besides, when it comes to contracts, you have three days to back out - so look at it like that.
2006-10-11 13:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by Prissy2t4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, you explain that you decided that traveling is not for you.
2006-10-11 13:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have told them, it's ok then. They will get someone else in no time. don't worry.
2006-10-11 14:34:28 · answer #8 · answered by Peter_F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋