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I'm sure there are many opinion on this situation...
I recently accepted a job offer at company B, about a week ago. I went to resign at company A and they countered. At company A my role is currently ending, and company A says they have plans to transition me into another project. I knew about this, however I needed a change immediately and decided to accept another job offer. Well, when I tried to put in my two weeks, they countered with the same transition plan this time faster and with more money and a career plan. Given the hideous amount of student loans I have I decided this is a much better offer, and I would like to stay. I requested they put it in a contract, and I am still waiting on the contract a week after I accepted an offer from company B.
Now I feel horrible for company B because I may be rescinding my acceptance about a week before my start date. Is it unprofessional to rescind a job offer acceptance?
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asked Nov 13 '14 at 14:48
Siah
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closed as primarily opinion-based by NotMe, yochannah, Jan Doggen, gnat, Michael Grubey Nov 13 '14 at 17:09
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I'm sure there are many opinion on this situation...
I recently accepted a job offer at company B, about a week ago. I went to resign at company A and they countered. At company A my role is currently ending, and company A says they have plans to transition me into another project. I knew about this, however I needed a change immediately and decided to accept another job offer. Well, when I tried to put in my two weeks, they countered with the same transition plan this time faster and with more money and a career plan. Given the hideous amount of student loans I have I decided this is a much better offer, and I would like to stay. I requested they put it in a contract, and I am still waiting on the contract a week after I accepted an offer from company B.
Now I feel horrible for company B because I may be rescinding my acceptance about a week before my start date. Is it unprofessional to rescind a job offer acceptance?
interviewing job-search new-hires
asked Nov 13 '14 at 14:48
Siah
3418
closed as primarily opinion-based by NotMe, yochannah, Jan Doggen, gnat, Michael Grubey Nov 13 '14 at 17:09
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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You will burn a bridge, there's no getting around that. It's not the most terrible thing to do.
– NotMe
Nov 13 '14 at 14:52
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possible duplicate of Leaving a job very early to accept another offer
– yochannah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:13
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:53
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up vote
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I'm sure there are many opinion on this situation...
I recently accepted a job offer at company B, about a week ago. I went to resign at company A and they countered. At company A my role is currently ending, and company A says they have plans to transition me into another project. I knew about this, however I needed a change immediately and decided to accept another job offer. Well, when I tried to put in my two weeks, they countered with the same transition plan this time faster and with more money and a career plan. Given the hideous amount of student loans I have I decided this is a much better offer, and I would like to stay. I requested they put it in a contract, and I am still waiting on the contract a week after I accepted an offer from company B.
Now I feel horrible for company B because I may be rescinding my acceptance about a week before my start date. Is it unprofessional to rescind a job offer acceptance?
interviewing job-search new-hires
asked Nov 13 '14 at 14:48
Siah
3418
I'm sure there are many opinion on this situation...
I recently accepted a job offer at company B, about a week ago. I went to resign at company A and they countered. At company A my role is currently ending, and company A says they have plans to transition me into another project. I knew about this, however I needed a change immediately and decided to accept another job offer. Well, when I tried to put in my two weeks, they countered with the same transition plan this time faster and with more money and a career plan. Given the hideous amount of student loans I have I decided this is a much better offer, and I would like to stay. I requested they put it in a contract, and I am still waiting on the contract a week after I accepted an offer from company B.
Now I feel horrible for company B because I may be rescinding my acceptance about a week before my start date. Is it unprofessional to rescind a job offer acceptance?
interviewing job-search new-hires
asked Nov 13 '14 at 14:48
Siah
3418
edited Nov 14 '14 at 20:51
asked Nov 13 '14 at 14:48
Siah
3418
asked Nov 13 '14 at 14:48
Siah
3418
asked Nov 13 '14 at 14:48
Siah
3418
3418
closed as primarily opinion-based by NotMe, yochannah, Jan Doggen, gnat, Michael Grubey Nov 13 '14 at 17:09
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by NotMe, yochannah, Jan Doggen, gnat, Michael Grubey Nov 13 '14 at 17:09
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
3
You will burn a bridge, there's no getting around that. It's not the most terrible thing to do.
– NotMe
Nov 13 '14 at 14:52
1
possible duplicate of Leaving a job very early to accept another offer
– yochannah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:13
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:53
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3
You will burn a bridge, there's no getting around that. It's not the most terrible thing to do.
– NotMe
Nov 13 '14 at 14:52
1
possible duplicate of Leaving a job very early to accept another offer
– yochannah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:13
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:53
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3
You will burn a bridge, there's no getting around that. It's not the most terrible thing to do.
– NotMe
Nov 13 '14 at 14:52
You will burn a bridge, there's no getting around that. It's not the most terrible thing to do.
– NotMe
Nov 13 '14 at 14:52
1
1
possible duplicate of Leaving a job very early to accept another offer
– yochannah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:13
possible duplicate of Leaving a job very early to accept another offer
– yochannah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:13
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:53
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:53
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Make sure that you have the paperwork from A in hand, and notify B ASAP. Thank them for their time and state that you would have gone with B if A hadn't pulled all the stops and quickly made you a very strong offer. Apologize for any inconvenience and express the hope that you and company B wil be talking at some point in the future, because your interview experience with Company B gave you a strong, good impression of Company B.
Don't worry too much about company B - they'll just get the next candidate on their list. It's much better for Company B that you decline before your official start date than you show up and give your resignation in person on the day you start. And showing up on the day you start to hand in your resignation might be more than a little awkward for you. And you'll more likely than not look like a jerk.
As your last of piece of unfinished business, make a point of thanking the person who referred you to Company B. Yes, you decided to stay with A but thanks to that person, you got to know Company B and Company B is indeed a good company :)
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
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Thanks, this is really comforting and helpful. I just hate to leave company B in the dirt like that, because I really did seriously consider them. I am definitely waiting on the paperwork from A so I am sure this is going to happen.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:24
1
@Siah The minute you get that paperwork from A and kick it in, zoom an email to B. Don't string B along a minute more than necessary.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 13 '14 at 15:26
1
@Siah it's very likely company B won't consider you in the future over this, but if you follow Vietnhi's advice you at least make it possible they might consider you in the future. (Really depends on their hiring process and the personalities of those involved)
– RualStorge
Nov 13 '14 at 15:53
Yeah I really liked them as a company and the team seemed to be great. I will definitely emphasize that they left a lasting impression on me.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 16:05
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
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active
oldest
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
6
down vote
accepted
Make sure that you have the paperwork from A in hand, and notify B ASAP. Thank them for their time and state that you would have gone with B if A hadn't pulled all the stops and quickly made you a very strong offer. Apologize for any inconvenience and express the hope that you and company B wil be talking at some point in the future, because your interview experience with Company B gave you a strong, good impression of Company B.
Don't worry too much about company B - they'll just get the next candidate on their list. It's much better for Company B that you decline before your official start date than you show up and give your resignation in person on the day you start. And showing up on the day you start to hand in your resignation might be more than a little awkward for you. And you'll more likely than not look like a jerk.
As your last of piece of unfinished business, make a point of thanking the person who referred you to Company B. Yes, you decided to stay with A but thanks to that person, you got to know Company B and Company B is indeed a good company :)
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
Thanks, this is really comforting and helpful. I just hate to leave company B in the dirt like that, because I really did seriously consider them. I am definitely waiting on the paperwork from A so I am sure this is going to happen.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:24
1
@Siah The minute you get that paperwork from A and kick it in, zoom an email to B. Don't string B along a minute more than necessary.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 13 '14 at 15:26
1
@Siah it's very likely company B won't consider you in the future over this, but if you follow Vietnhi's advice you at least make it possible they might consider you in the future. (Really depends on their hiring process and the personalities of those involved)
– RualStorge
Nov 13 '14 at 15:53
Yeah I really liked them as a company and the team seemed to be great. I will definitely emphasize that they left a lasting impression on me.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 16:05
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
Make sure that you have the paperwork from A in hand, and notify B ASAP. Thank them for their time and state that you would have gone with B if A hadn't pulled all the stops and quickly made you a very strong offer. Apologize for any inconvenience and express the hope that you and company B wil be talking at some point in the future, because your interview experience with Company B gave you a strong, good impression of Company B.
Don't worry too much about company B - they'll just get the next candidate on their list. It's much better for Company B that you decline before your official start date than you show up and give your resignation in person on the day you start. And showing up on the day you start to hand in your resignation might be more than a little awkward for you. And you'll more likely than not look like a jerk.
As your last of piece of unfinished business, make a point of thanking the person who referred you to Company B. Yes, you decided to stay with A but thanks to that person, you got to know Company B and Company B is indeed a good company :)
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
Thanks, this is really comforting and helpful. I just hate to leave company B in the dirt like that, because I really did seriously consider them. I am definitely waiting on the paperwork from A so I am sure this is going to happen.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:24
1
@Siah The minute you get that paperwork from A and kick it in, zoom an email to B. Don't string B along a minute more than necessary.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 13 '14 at 15:26
1
@Siah it's very likely company B won't consider you in the future over this, but if you follow Vietnhi's advice you at least make it possible they might consider you in the future. (Really depends on their hiring process and the personalities of those involved)
– RualStorge
Nov 13 '14 at 15:53
Yeah I really liked them as a company and the team seemed to be great. I will definitely emphasize that they left a lasting impression on me.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 16:05
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
Make sure that you have the paperwork from A in hand, and notify B ASAP. Thank them for their time and state that you would have gone with B if A hadn't pulled all the stops and quickly made you a very strong offer. Apologize for any inconvenience and express the hope that you and company B wil be talking at some point in the future, because your interview experience with Company B gave you a strong, good impression of Company B.
Don't worry too much about company B - they'll just get the next candidate on their list. It's much better for Company B that you decline before your official start date than you show up and give your resignation in person on the day you start. And showing up on the day you start to hand in your resignation might be more than a little awkward for you. And you'll more likely than not look like a jerk.
As your last of piece of unfinished business, make a point of thanking the person who referred you to Company B. Yes, you decided to stay with A but thanks to that person, you got to know Company B and Company B is indeed a good company :)
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
Make sure that you have the paperwork from A in hand, and notify B ASAP. Thank them for their time and state that you would have gone with B if A hadn't pulled all the stops and quickly made you a very strong offer. Apologize for any inconvenience and express the hope that you and company B wil be talking at some point in the future, because your interview experience with Company B gave you a strong, good impression of Company B.
Don't worry too much about company B - they'll just get the next candidate on their list. It's much better for Company B that you decline before your official start date than you show up and give your resignation in person on the day you start. And showing up on the day you start to hand in your resignation might be more than a little awkward for you. And you'll more likely than not look like a jerk.
As your last of piece of unfinished business, make a point of thanking the person who referred you to Company B. Yes, you decided to stay with A but thanks to that person, you got to know Company B and Company B is indeed a good company :)
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
edited Nov 13 '14 at 15:57
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
answered Nov 13 '14 at 15:20
Vietnhi Phuvan
68.9k7118254
68.9k7118254
Thanks, this is really comforting and helpful. I just hate to leave company B in the dirt like that, because I really did seriously consider them. I am definitely waiting on the paperwork from A so I am sure this is going to happen.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:24
1
@Siah The minute you get that paperwork from A and kick it in, zoom an email to B. Don't string B along a minute more than necessary.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 13 '14 at 15:26
1
@Siah it's very likely company B won't consider you in the future over this, but if you follow Vietnhi's advice you at least make it possible they might consider you in the future. (Really depends on their hiring process and the personalities of those involved)
– RualStorge
Nov 13 '14 at 15:53
Yeah I really liked them as a company and the team seemed to be great. I will definitely emphasize that they left a lasting impression on me.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 16:05
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
 |Â
show 1 more comment
Thanks, this is really comforting and helpful. I just hate to leave company B in the dirt like that, because I really did seriously consider them. I am definitely waiting on the paperwork from A so I am sure this is going to happen.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:24
1
@Siah The minute you get that paperwork from A and kick it in, zoom an email to B. Don't string B along a minute more than necessary.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 13 '14 at 15:26
1
@Siah it's very likely company B won't consider you in the future over this, but if you follow Vietnhi's advice you at least make it possible they might consider you in the future. (Really depends on their hiring process and the personalities of those involved)
– RualStorge
Nov 13 '14 at 15:53
Yeah I really liked them as a company and the team seemed to be great. I will definitely emphasize that they left a lasting impression on me.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 16:05
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
Thanks, this is really comforting and helpful. I just hate to leave company B in the dirt like that, because I really did seriously consider them. I am definitely waiting on the paperwork from A so I am sure this is going to happen.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:24
Thanks, this is really comforting and helpful. I just hate to leave company B in the dirt like that, because I really did seriously consider them. I am definitely waiting on the paperwork from A so I am sure this is going to happen.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:24
1
1
@Siah The minute you get that paperwork from A and kick it in, zoom an email to B. Don't string B along a minute more than necessary.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 13 '14 at 15:26
@Siah The minute you get that paperwork from A and kick it in, zoom an email to B. Don't string B along a minute more than necessary.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 13 '14 at 15:26
1
1
@Siah it's very likely company B won't consider you in the future over this, but if you follow Vietnhi's advice you at least make it possible they might consider you in the future. (Really depends on their hiring process and the personalities of those involved)
– RualStorge
Nov 13 '14 at 15:53
@Siah it's very likely company B won't consider you in the future over this, but if you follow Vietnhi's advice you at least make it possible they might consider you in the future. (Really depends on their hiring process and the personalities of those involved)
– RualStorge
Nov 13 '14 at 15:53
Yeah I really liked them as a company and the team seemed to be great. I will definitely emphasize that they left a lasting impression on me.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 16:05
Yeah I really liked them as a company and the team seemed to be great. I will definitely emphasize that they left a lasting impression on me.
– Siah
Nov 13 '14 at 16:05
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:54
 |Â
show 1 more comment
3
You will burn a bridge, there's no getting around that. It's not the most terrible thing to do.
– NotMe
Nov 13 '14 at 14:52
1
possible duplicate of Leaving a job very early to accept another offer
– yochannah
Nov 13 '14 at 15:13
Get this...Company A just lowered their counter today and changed the job title from what they told me they would promote me to. This definitely changes everything. Would you bail?
– Siah
Nov 14 '14 at 20:53