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I believe my situation might be different. I got two offers from company A & B. Both companies have been quite keen to hire me.
Company B told me that they want to finalize everything by this week and need an answer from me so that they could start work from next week. But I told them I am being considered at company A as well & I want to see their response as well.
Here's what is different about both opportunities, B is a contract position which would be less than a year & A is a full time position with perks. And my preference is with A since I have interned with them in the past and they know me well. I contacted company A too, they say that do have an offer to extend to me and have most of the approvals but some still are left, basically they extended me an unofficial job offer and I accepted it.
So should I say no to company B or wait for official paperwork to confirm everything?
Reason for my question being different
None of them have extended me an official letter of job offer yet but the company A did extend me an unofficial job offer and is waiting for some approvals to finish.
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asked May 26 '15 at 19:04
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I believe my situation might be different. I got two offers from company A & B. Both companies have been quite keen to hire me.
Company B told me that they want to finalize everything by this week and need an answer from me so that they could start work from next week. But I told them I am being considered at company A as well & I want to see their response as well.
Here's what is different about both opportunities, B is a contract position which would be less than a year & A is a full time position with perks. And my preference is with A since I have interned with them in the past and they know me well. I contacted company A too, they say that do have an offer to extend to me and have most of the approvals but some still are left, basically they extended me an unofficial job offer and I accepted it.
So should I say no to company B or wait for official paperwork to confirm everything?
Reason for my question being different
None of them have extended me an official letter of job offer yet but the company A did extend me an unofficial job offer and is waiting for some approvals to finish.
interviewing job-offer
asked May 26 '15 at 19:04
user99244
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marked as duplicate by David K, gnat, scaaahu, Jane S♦, Jenny D May 27 '15 at 9:32
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I did this once. The 'unofficial' offer ended up not coming through. So I went from two offers to zero.
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I believe my situation might be different. I got two offers from company A & B. Both companies have been quite keen to hire me.
Company B told me that they want to finalize everything by this week and need an answer from me so that they could start work from next week. But I told them I am being considered at company A as well & I want to see their response as well.
Here's what is different about both opportunities, B is a contract position which would be less than a year & A is a full time position with perks. And my preference is with A since I have interned with them in the past and they know me well. I contacted company A too, they say that do have an offer to extend to me and have most of the approvals but some still are left, basically they extended me an unofficial job offer and I accepted it.
So should I say no to company B or wait for official paperwork to confirm everything?
Reason for my question being different
None of them have extended me an official letter of job offer yet but the company A did extend me an unofficial job offer and is waiting for some approvals to finish.
interviewing job-offer
asked May 26 '15 at 19:04
user99244
737
This question already has an answer here:
How do I coordinate the process of pursuing multiple job opportunities at the same time?
4 answers
I believe my situation might be different. I got two offers from company A & B. Both companies have been quite keen to hire me.
Company B told me that they want to finalize everything by this week and need an answer from me so that they could start work from next week. But I told them I am being considered at company A as well & I want to see their response as well.
Here's what is different about both opportunities, B is a contract position which would be less than a year & A is a full time position with perks. And my preference is with A since I have interned with them in the past and they know me well. I contacted company A too, they say that do have an offer to extend to me and have most of the approvals but some still are left, basically they extended me an unofficial job offer and I accepted it.
So should I say no to company B or wait for official paperwork to confirm everything?
Reason for my question being different
None of them have extended me an official letter of job offer yet but the company A did extend me an unofficial job offer and is waiting for some approvals to finish.
This question already has an answer here:
How do I coordinate the process of pursuing multiple job opportunities at the same time?
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I did this once. The 'unofficial' offer ended up not coming through. So I went from two offers to zero.
– James Adam
May 26 '15 at 20:13
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I did this once. The 'unofficial' offer ended up not coming through. So I went from two offers to zero.
– James Adam
May 26 '15 at 20:13
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I did this once. The 'unofficial' offer ended up not coming through. So I went from two offers to zero.
– James Adam
May 26 '15 at 20:13
I did this once. The 'unofficial' offer ended up not coming through. So I went from two offers to zero.
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On unofficial job offer has no value. If they run into a snag the written offer may never materialize.
You have to decide when you can no longer wait for that final offer and make a decision. If you tell company B no and A goes silent, you will not have a job with either company.
Keep looking until you have a written offer in hand and have returned it.
If Company B doesn't meet your needs, and you can afford to turn it down, then you have your answer. If it does meet your needs or you desperately need the money; then if A won't commit pick company B.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
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You're right. One more thing, they (company A) actually explicitly asked me what they can offer to keep me.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:40
which company: A or B?
– mhoran_psprep
May 26 '15 at 19:41
It's the company A.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:47
You can point out to company A your predicament. Say that you don't want to go but without something in writing you may have no choice. They should be able to speed things up a little. Especially as you seem to be on good terms with them.
– Jeremy French
May 26 '15 at 20:27
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I would advise not turning down an offer from a company or notifying an employer of change in employment until an offer letter has been sent, signed and the return confirmed.
Between an "unoffical" offer and time of receipt things can happen. Whether this be hiring freeze, pay freeze, etc you never know.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
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On unofficial job offer has no value. If they run into a snag the written offer may never materialize.
You have to decide when you can no longer wait for that final offer and make a decision. If you tell company B no and A goes silent, you will not have a job with either company.
Keep looking until you have a written offer in hand and have returned it.
If Company B doesn't meet your needs, and you can afford to turn it down, then you have your answer. If it does meet your needs or you desperately need the money; then if A won't commit pick company B.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
mhoran_psprep
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You're right. One more thing, they (company A) actually explicitly asked me what they can offer to keep me.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:40
which company: A or B?
– mhoran_psprep
May 26 '15 at 19:41
It's the company A.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:47
You can point out to company A your predicament. Say that you don't want to go but without something in writing you may have no choice. They should be able to speed things up a little. Especially as you seem to be on good terms with them.
– Jeremy French
May 26 '15 at 20:27
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up vote
6
down vote
accepted
On unofficial job offer has no value. If they run into a snag the written offer may never materialize.
You have to decide when you can no longer wait for that final offer and make a decision. If you tell company B no and A goes silent, you will not have a job with either company.
Keep looking until you have a written offer in hand and have returned it.
If Company B doesn't meet your needs, and you can afford to turn it down, then you have your answer. If it does meet your needs or you desperately need the money; then if A won't commit pick company B.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
You're right. One more thing, they (company A) actually explicitly asked me what they can offer to keep me.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:40
which company: A or B?
– mhoran_psprep
May 26 '15 at 19:41
It's the company A.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:47
You can point out to company A your predicament. Say that you don't want to go but without something in writing you may have no choice. They should be able to speed things up a little. Especially as you seem to be on good terms with them.
– Jeremy French
May 26 '15 at 20:27
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
On unofficial job offer has no value. If they run into a snag the written offer may never materialize.
You have to decide when you can no longer wait for that final offer and make a decision. If you tell company B no and A goes silent, you will not have a job with either company.
Keep looking until you have a written offer in hand and have returned it.
If Company B doesn't meet your needs, and you can afford to turn it down, then you have your answer. If it does meet your needs or you desperately need the money; then if A won't commit pick company B.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
On unofficial job offer has no value. If they run into a snag the written offer may never materialize.
You have to decide when you can no longer wait for that final offer and make a decision. If you tell company B no and A goes silent, you will not have a job with either company.
Keep looking until you have a written offer in hand and have returned it.
If Company B doesn't meet your needs, and you can afford to turn it down, then you have your answer. If it does meet your needs or you desperately need the money; then if A won't commit pick company B.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
mhoran_psprep
40.3k462144
answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
mhoran_psprep
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answered May 26 '15 at 19:23
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You're right. One more thing, they (company A) actually explicitly asked me what they can offer to keep me.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:40
which company: A or B?
– mhoran_psprep
May 26 '15 at 19:41
It's the company A.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:47
You can point out to company A your predicament. Say that you don't want to go but without something in writing you may have no choice. They should be able to speed things up a little. Especially as you seem to be on good terms with them.
– Jeremy French
May 26 '15 at 20:27
suggest improvements |Â
You're right. One more thing, they (company A) actually explicitly asked me what they can offer to keep me.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:40
which company: A or B?
– mhoran_psprep
May 26 '15 at 19:41
It's the company A.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:47
You can point out to company A your predicament. Say that you don't want to go but without something in writing you may have no choice. They should be able to speed things up a little. Especially as you seem to be on good terms with them.
– Jeremy French
May 26 '15 at 20:27
You're right. One more thing, they (company A) actually explicitly asked me what they can offer to keep me.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:40
You're right. One more thing, they (company A) actually explicitly asked me what they can offer to keep me.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:40
which company: A or B?
– mhoran_psprep
May 26 '15 at 19:41
which company: A or B?
– mhoran_psprep
May 26 '15 at 19:41
It's the company A.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:47
It's the company A.
– user99244
May 26 '15 at 19:47
You can point out to company A your predicament. Say that you don't want to go but without something in writing you may have no choice. They should be able to speed things up a little. Especially as you seem to be on good terms with them.
– Jeremy French
May 26 '15 at 20:27
You can point out to company A your predicament. Say that you don't want to go but without something in writing you may have no choice. They should be able to speed things up a little. Especially as you seem to be on good terms with them.
– Jeremy French
May 26 '15 at 20:27
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
down vote
I would advise not turning down an offer from a company or notifying an employer of change in employment until an offer letter has been sent, signed and the return confirmed.
Between an "unoffical" offer and time of receipt things can happen. Whether this be hiring freeze, pay freeze, etc you never know.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
PSU_Kardi
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up vote
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down vote
I would advise not turning down an offer from a company or notifying an employer of change in employment until an offer letter has been sent, signed and the return confirmed.
Between an "unoffical" offer and time of receipt things can happen. Whether this be hiring freeze, pay freeze, etc you never know.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
PSU_Kardi
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
I would advise not turning down an offer from a company or notifying an employer of change in employment until an offer letter has been sent, signed and the return confirmed.
Between an "unoffical" offer and time of receipt things can happen. Whether this be hiring freeze, pay freeze, etc you never know.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
PSU_Kardi
947410
I would advise not turning down an offer from a company or notifying an employer of change in employment until an offer letter has been sent, signed and the return confirmed.
Between an "unoffical" offer and time of receipt things can happen. Whether this be hiring freeze, pay freeze, etc you never know.
answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
PSU_Kardi
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answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
PSU_Kardi
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answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
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answered May 26 '15 at 19:49
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I did this once. The 'unofficial' offer ended up not coming through. So I went from two offers to zero.
– James Adam
May 26 '15 at 20:13