I have been getting a lot of job offers and I accepted on two weeks ago for a start date after the 1st of the year. But I've been getting even more interest since I accepted and one offer is better than the one I accepted. Are there any implications to turning back on an offer already accepted? Like in college, if you sign a letter of intent and then go to another university it is a NCAA violation.
2006-11-17 07:29:51 · 8 answers · asked by tightlies 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No, politely decline the first offer "due to altered circumstances", they still have enough time to fill it. However do not do this until you have a firm offer , in writing, for the second job.
2006-11-17 07:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by whyme? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not recommend the practice as a normal course of business. You can resend your acceptance and work for the other firm. Don't' ever expect to be hired by the firm whom you accepted and then changed your mind. Now, if you have signed a contract, that is an entirely different matter.
2006-11-17 07:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call them. be up front and tell them you were accepted for a job you really wanted and would regret not accepting it, although let them know you were very grateful for their offer and thank them for any time they may feel led to a dead-end. I am sure there are plenty of other people who would do great in the occupation you accepted, so dont feel bad you are only giving someone else a job oppourtunity.
2016-03-28 23:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you are under signed contract with the first company then no you dont have to take it...write a letter thanking them for the opportunity but unfortunately you accepted prematurely and that another opportunity has come your way that would be more advantageous to you and the achievement of your goals...that having been said you will regretfully decline the employment opportunity previously extended to you
2006-11-17 07:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be courteous - call the person you accepted the job from, and tell them the truth, and that you won't be starting with them. There's no illegality involved, or potential sanctions. It's a little embarrassing maybe, but it happens all the time.
2006-11-17 09:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the advice of Whyme. I am in the recruiting business and this happens a lot. As long as your new employer is given enough time to find someone else for the role, you should be fine.
2006-11-17 07:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by SB T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not very nice, but since you're fresh out of college, the employer will realize you're not that mature, and that's why you jumped too soon before all your other offers came in. They still have a month to replace you.
2006-11-17 07:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no --take the better job
2006-11-17 07:32:09 · answer #8 · answered by golferwhoworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋