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I already signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The orientation for this position is supposed to be tomorrow afternoon. This morning, I got a call from Company B who offered me a FT position that I did not interview for (I was only interviewing for PT positions at this time). I will be accepting this position, but this means I will have to back out of my contract with Company A.
Due to certain circumstances, Company B may not be able to get me the contract immediately, with the likelihood of getting the contract after the orientation day for Company A.
I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
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(The positions discussed are all contractor positions) -
Canada
I already signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The orientation for this position is supposed to be tomorrow afternoon. This morning, I got a call from Company B who offered me a FT position that I did not interview for (I was only interviewing for PT positions at this time). I will be accepting this position, but this means I will have to back out of my contract with Company A.
Due to certain circumstances, Company B may not be able to get me the contract immediately, with the likelihood of getting the contract after the orientation day for Company A.
I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
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What does the contract say? We can't tell you about legal issues with backing out of the contract since we never read it.
– Seth R
3 hours ago
2
"some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know" - I almost always agree with some people
– Joe Strazzere
3 hours ago
1
If you have signed a contract, then you have entered into a legally binding agreement with company A. What is the notice period in your contract with them? Is there any chance that a start date with company B would be far enough out that you could give company A sufficient notice under your contract?
– delinear
3 hours ago
1
Possible duplicate of Turning down a job offer without Burning Bridges
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
1 hour ago
@delinear It states that the agreement can be terminated with 6 weeks notice, but I haven't started working for Company A yet. An orientation is scheduled for tomorrow, but the official start date is next week for Company A. The position for Company B starts next week or in 2 weeks at most.
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(The positions discussed are all contractor positions) -
Canada
I already signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The orientation for this position is supposed to be tomorrow afternoon. This morning, I got a call from Company B who offered me a FT position that I did not interview for (I was only interviewing for PT positions at this time). I will be accepting this position, but this means I will have to back out of my contract with Company A.
Due to certain circumstances, Company B may not be able to get me the contract immediately, with the likelihood of getting the contract after the orientation day for Company A.
I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
contracts contractors canada
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Joe Strazzere
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(The positions discussed are all contractor positions) -
Canada
I already signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The orientation for this position is supposed to be tomorrow afternoon. This morning, I got a call from Company B who offered me a FT position that I did not interview for (I was only interviewing for PT positions at this time). I will be accepting this position, but this means I will have to back out of my contract with Company A.
Due to certain circumstances, Company B may not be able to get me the contract immediately, with the likelihood of getting the contract after the orientation day for Company A.
I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
contracts contractors canada
contracts contractors canada
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1
What does the contract say? We can't tell you about legal issues with backing out of the contract since we never read it.
– Seth R
3 hours ago
2
"some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know" - I almost always agree with some people
– Joe Strazzere
3 hours ago
1
If you have signed a contract, then you have entered into a legally binding agreement with company A. What is the notice period in your contract with them? Is there any chance that a start date with company B would be far enough out that you could give company A sufficient notice under your contract?
– delinear
3 hours ago
1
Possible duplicate of Turning down a job offer without Burning Bridges
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
1 hour ago
@delinear It states that the agreement can be terminated with 6 weeks notice, but I haven't started working for Company A yet. An orientation is scheduled for tomorrow, but the official start date is next week for Company A. The position for Company B starts next week or in 2 weeks at most.
– Anonyma
7 mins ago
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1
What does the contract say? We can't tell you about legal issues with backing out of the contract since we never read it.
– Seth R
3 hours ago
2
"some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know" - I almost always agree with some people
– Joe Strazzere
3 hours ago
1
If you have signed a contract, then you have entered into a legally binding agreement with company A. What is the notice period in your contract with them? Is there any chance that a start date with company B would be far enough out that you could give company A sufficient notice under your contract?
– delinear
3 hours ago
1
Possible duplicate of Turning down a job offer without Burning Bridges
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
1 hour ago
@delinear It states that the agreement can be terminated with 6 weeks notice, but I haven't started working for Company A yet. An orientation is scheduled for tomorrow, but the official start date is next week for Company A. The position for Company B starts next week or in 2 weeks at most.
– Anonyma
7 mins ago
1
1
What does the contract say? We can't tell you about legal issues with backing out of the contract since we never read it.
– Seth R
3 hours ago
What does the contract say? We can't tell you about legal issues with backing out of the contract since we never read it.
– Seth R
3 hours ago
2
2
"some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know" - I almost always agree with some people
– Joe Strazzere
3 hours ago
"some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know" - I almost always agree with some people
– Joe Strazzere
3 hours ago
1
1
If you have signed a contract, then you have entered into a legally binding agreement with company A. What is the notice period in your contract with them? Is there any chance that a start date with company B would be far enough out that you could give company A sufficient notice under your contract?
– delinear
3 hours ago
If you have signed a contract, then you have entered into a legally binding agreement with company A. What is the notice period in your contract with them? Is there any chance that a start date with company B would be far enough out that you could give company A sufficient notice under your contract?
– delinear
3 hours ago
1
1
Possible duplicate of Turning down a job offer without Burning Bridges
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
1 hour ago
Possible duplicate of Turning down a job offer without Burning Bridges
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
1 hour ago
@delinear It states that the agreement can be terminated with 6 weeks notice, but I haven't started working for Company A yet. An orientation is scheduled for tomorrow, but the official start date is next week for Company A. The position for Company B starts next week or in 2 weeks at most.
– Anonyma
7 mins ago
@delinear It states that the agreement can be terminated with 6 weeks notice, but I haven't started working for Company A yet. An orientation is scheduled for tomorrow, but the official start date is next week for Company A. The position for Company B starts next week or in 2 weeks at most.
– Anonyma
7 mins ago
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Integrity aside, you need to look out for #1 (you)
Also, until you have signed contract , nothing is closed.
But, ultimately, its your decision
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
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I signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The OP has signed a contract.
– Mister Positive
2 hours ago
Yes, with Company A for part time. Company B - full time - no contract as of yet. As i said before, he should not see Company B as employer until he get and sign the papers
– Strader
25 mins ago
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I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be
rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have
suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A
know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by
attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be
accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
Since you now said that you "know I'm going to be accepting another offer" the right thing to do is to notify Company A immediately.
That let's them cancel your orientation if they so choose, or continue on with your orientation if they prefer. Almost certainly they will do the former.
The worst that can happen is that Company B changes their mind for some reason and you don't actually get their offer. In that case, you'll need to look elsewhere.
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2 Answers
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active
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active
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up vote
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down vote
Integrity aside, you need to look out for #1 (you)
Also, until you have signed contract , nothing is closed.
But, ultimately, its your decision
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
1,755117
I signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The OP has signed a contract.
– Mister Positive
2 hours ago
Yes, with Company A for part time. Company B - full time - no contract as of yet. As i said before, he should not see Company B as employer until he get and sign the papers
– Strader
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Integrity aside, you need to look out for #1 (you)
Also, until you have signed contract , nothing is closed.
But, ultimately, its your decision
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
1,755117
I signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The OP has signed a contract.
– Mister Positive
2 hours ago
Yes, with Company A for part time. Company B - full time - no contract as of yet. As i said before, he should not see Company B as employer until he get and sign the papers
– Strader
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Integrity aside, you need to look out for #1 (you)
Also, until you have signed contract , nothing is closed.
But, ultimately, its your decision
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
1,755117
Integrity aside, you need to look out for #1 (you)
Also, until you have signed contract , nothing is closed.
But, ultimately, its your decision
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
1,755117
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
1,755117
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
1,755117
answered 3 hours ago
Strader
1,755117
1,755117
I signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The OP has signed a contract.
– Mister Positive
2 hours ago
Yes, with Company A for part time. Company B - full time - no contract as of yet. As i said before, he should not see Company B as employer until he get and sign the papers
– Strader
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
I signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The OP has signed a contract.
– Mister Positive
2 hours ago
Yes, with Company A for part time. Company B - full time - no contract as of yet. As i said before, he should not see Company B as employer until he get and sign the papers
– Strader
25 mins ago
I signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The OP has signed a contract.
– Mister Positive
2 hours ago
I signed a contract for a PT offer with Company A about a week ago. The OP has signed a contract.
– Mister Positive
2 hours ago
Yes, with Company A for part time. Company B - full time - no contract as of yet. As i said before, he should not see Company B as employer until he get and sign the papers
– Strader
25 mins ago
Yes, with Company A for part time. Company B - full time - no contract as of yet. As i said before, he should not see Company B as employer until he get and sign the papers
– Strader
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be
rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have
suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A
know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by
attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be
accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
Since you now said that you "know I'm going to be accepting another offer" the right thing to do is to notify Company A immediately.
That let's them cancel your orientation if they so choose, or continue on with your orientation if they prefer. Almost certainly they will do the former.
The worst that can happen is that Company B changes their mind for some reason and you don't actually get their offer. In that case, you'll need to look elsewhere.
answered just now
Joe Strazzere
226k107666939
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be
rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have
suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A
know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by
attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be
accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
Since you now said that you "know I'm going to be accepting another offer" the right thing to do is to notify Company A immediately.
That let's them cancel your orientation if they so choose, or continue on with your orientation if they prefer. Almost certainly they will do the former.
The worst that can happen is that Company B changes their mind for some reason and you don't actually get their offer. In that case, you'll need to look elsewhere.
answered just now
Joe Strazzere
226k107666939
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be
rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have
suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A
know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by
attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be
accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
Since you now said that you "know I'm going to be accepting another offer" the right thing to do is to notify Company A immediately.
That let's them cancel your orientation if they so choose, or continue on with your orientation if they prefer. Almost certainly they will do the former.
The worst that can happen is that Company B changes their mind for some reason and you don't actually get their offer. In that case, you'll need to look elsewhere.
answered just now
Joe Strazzere
226k107666939
I think I should let Company A know as soon as possible that I will be
rescinding my acceptance of their offer, but some people have
suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A
know. However, this would mean I will be wasting Company A's time by
attending their orientation tomorrow when I know I'm going to be
accepting another offer.
What are your suggestions?
Since you now said that you "know I'm going to be accepting another offer" the right thing to do is to notify Company A immediately.
That let's them cancel your orientation if they so choose, or continue on with your orientation if they prefer. Almost certainly they will do the former.
The worst that can happen is that Company B changes their mind for some reason and you don't actually get their offer. In that case, you'll need to look elsewhere.
answered just now
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1
What does the contract say? We can't tell you about legal issues with backing out of the contract since we never read it.
– Seth R
3 hours ago
2
"some people have suggested that I wait to get the contract before letting Company A know" - I almost always agree with some people
– Joe Strazzere
3 hours ago
1
If you have signed a contract, then you have entered into a legally binding agreement with company A. What is the notice period in your contract with them? Is there any chance that a start date with company B would be far enough out that you could give company A sufficient notice under your contract?
– delinear
3 hours ago
1
Possible duplicate of Turning down a job offer without Burning Bridges
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
1 hour ago
@delinear It states that the agreement can be terminated with 6 weeks notice, but I haven't started working for Company A yet. An orientation is scheduled for tomorrow, but the official start date is next week for Company A. The position for Company B starts next week or in 2 weeks at most.
– Anonyma
7 mins ago