Hi guys,

i am facing a similar dilemma, i have verbally accepted an offer from company X about 3 weeks ago and i am to start work next monday. However, i have received invitations for interview (one final and one second interview) from company Y and Z next tuesday (one in the morning and another in the afternoon).

I am more interested in these 2 companies and really want to give them a shot but how do i apply for leave on the 2nd of work. Is it normal for ppl to take leave on the 2nd day of work ? And company X has been really nice to me cause they accepted my request to start work in the beginning of June, which is 3 weeks away from the time i am offered the position.

One part of me is telling me to reject the 2 interviews and settle for company X as i have made them wait for 3 weeks. The other part of me is telling me to apply for leave and go for the interviews as these 2 companies interest me more. Please advise.

For your reference,
Company X - Groupon Talent Programme (offered a position)
Company Y - Philip Morris Grad Trainee (last stage and also the toughest part of the whole interview process - i would say 30% of getting the job, slim chance)
Company Z - P&G CBD Key account manager (2nd f2f interview, there's another final one - i would say higher chance than Y since it's not a trainee program; hence less competition)