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TSdecypher
post May 31 2012, 02:28 AM, updated 14y ago

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Here is my scenario.

1. I verbally accepted a job position at company A last week. Company A went on to prepare offer letter and contract. The contract has not been signed by me.

2. I have recently received another job offer from company B, offering better terms with the same amount of job scope.

Since I have already verbally accepted company A, how should I reject them so that I can sign for company B? Will this affect my future/reputation because my promises don't count?

For your information I am in the Software Development line.
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post May 31 2012, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(decypher @ May 31 2012, 02:28 AM)
Here is my scenario.

1. I verbally accepted a job position at company A last week. Company A went on to prepare offer letter and contract. The contract has not been signed by me.

2. I have recently received another job offer from company B, offering better terms with the same amount of job scope.

Since I have already verbally accepted company A, how should I reject them so that I can sign for company B? Will this affect my future/reputation because my promises don't count?

For your information I am in the Software Development line.
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We are in the open market.. Should be no problem.. HR at company A will understand..
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post May 31 2012, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(abgkik @ May 31 2012, 11:37 AM)
We are in the open market.. Should be no problem.. HR at company A will understand..
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How if the case where already signed the offer letter plus is Mnc. Have any advise?
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post May 31 2012, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(decypher @ May 31 2012, 02:28 AM)
Here is my scenario.

1. I verbally accepted a job position at company A last week. Company A went on to prepare offer letter and contract. The contract has not been signed by me.

2. I have recently received another job offer from company B, offering better terms with the same amount of job scope.

Since I have already verbally accepted company A, how should I reject them so that I can sign for company B? Will this affect my future/reputation because my promises don't count?

For your information I am in the Software Development line.
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Politely reject company A.. Who knows they will increase the salary a bit..
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post May 31 2012, 11:57 AM

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reject company A if u dont like working there anymore..if they counter offer u back with better offer then its up to u.. smile.gif
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post May 31 2012, 12:16 PM

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Yes,as long as you hvnt sign,its ok i guess
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post May 31 2012, 12:30 PM

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nothing wrong isnt reject the company offer. they dont mind reject ppl's application also icon_idea.gif
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post May 31 2012, 01:09 PM

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QUOTE(DG41 @ May 31 2012, 12:30 PM)
nothing wrong isnt reject the company offer. they dont mind reject ppl's application also  icon_idea.gif
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post May 31 2012, 01:49 PM

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QUOTE(DG41 @ May 31 2012, 12:30 PM)
nothing wrong isnt reject the company offer. they dont mind reject ppl's application also  icon_idea.gif
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never thought of it this way before, but this is right.

TS - not sure with the reason why the HR didn't immediately had you to a sign any contracts immediately but it's their responsibility to do that.
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post May 31 2012, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(DG41 @ May 31 2012, 12:30 PM)
nothing wrong isnt reject the company offer. they dont mind reject ppl's application also  icon_idea.gif
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Haha, I never thought of it this way. They are the employer. We are only kuli...

QUOTE(brownman90561495 @ May 31 2012, 01:49 PM)
never thought of it this way before, but this is right.

TS - not sure with the reason why the HR didn't immediately had you to a sign any contracts immediately but it's their responsibility to do that.
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The reason the HR didn't sign me immediately is because they have others to interview. I also had other interviews to attend, so I wouldn't sign on my first interview. The job offer states I have 3 days to consider before the offer expires. It is the 2nd day today.
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post May 31 2012, 02:09 PM

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QUOTE(decypher @ May 31 2012, 01:58 PM)
Haha, I never thought of it this way. They are the employer. We are only kuli...
The reason the HR didn't sign me immediately is because they have others to interview. I also had other interviews to attend, so I wouldn't sign on my first interview. The job offer states I have 3 days to consider before the offer expires. It is the 2nd day today.
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and while within that 3 days you verbally noticed them your acceptance?
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post May 31 2012, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(brownman90561495 @ May 31 2012, 02:09 PM)
and while within that 3 days you verbally noticed them your acceptance?
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No, the 3 days doesn't include verbal acceptance. I was contacted by phone last week to ask if I want to accept. I said OK. Then Company A prepared the job offer. Is it still too late to reject this offer?
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post May 31 2012, 02:15 PM

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ask better benefits.
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post May 31 2012, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(fiqir @ May 31 2012, 02:15 PM)
ask better benefits.
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I can try but I don't want to push my luck.
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post May 31 2012, 02:44 PM

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post May 31 2012, 02:48 PM

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Just tell the hr you got better offer and reject it. I dont think it will affect your future since you havent work wif them before they wont waste their time to anti u. Im sure they haf other candidates in mind and u reject they will just take the next one.

When u start work u still under probation and they will still evaluate u. Got chance they dont want u at end of probation
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post May 31 2012, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(decypher @ May 31 2012, 02:28 AM)
Here is my scenario.

1. I verbally accepted a job position at company A last week. Company A went on to prepare offer letter and contract. The contract has not been signed by me.

2. I have recently received another job offer from company B, offering better terms with the same amount of job scope.

Since I have already verbally accepted company A, how should I reject them so that I can sign for company B? Will this affect my future/reputation because my promises don't count?

For your information I am in the Software Development line.
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I don't see any problem here, just accept whichever you feel right. I am HR Manager, I have seen many candidates sign up offer letter oso won't turn up to work. What else HR can do ? Go to the pasar near your home and tell everyone there? Cheerz!
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post May 31 2012, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(WintersuN @ May 31 2012, 02:48 PM)
Just tell the hr you got better offer and reject it. I dont think it will affect your future since you havent work wif them before they wont waste their time to anti u. Im sure they haf other candidates in mind and u reject they will just take the next one.

When u start work u still under probation and they will still evaluate u. Got chance they dont want u at end of probation
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Therefore in this case, it will be OK to leave during probation period? Won't that burden the HR to find a replacement?
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post May 31 2012, 02:59 PM

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Should be no problem. There is no black and white between TS and the company yet.
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post May 31 2012, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(madcow1 @ May 31 2012, 02:57 PM)
I don't see any problem here, just accept whichever you feel right. I am HR Manager, I have seen many candidates sign up offer letter oso won't turn up to work. What else HR can do ? Go to the pasar near your home and tell everyone there? Cheerz!
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Haha! I hope everyone is as open minded as you. I just feel bad for making empty promises.

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