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re: Etiquette for turning down job after accepting?
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:08 pm to Majtj236
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:08 pm to Majtj236
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HR people understand there is competition for the best employees. Will not surprise them you got a counter offer and decided to stay. Just be professional and thank them for extending you the offer.
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Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:09 pm to Damn Good Dawg
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Etiquette for turning down job after accepting? I have only done it with internships but I just call them up, thank them for the opportunity, and say that unfortunately another option has come up that is best for me/my family. You don't wanna burn bridges and what not and usually I have been told (and it's been my experience) that they understand.
This.
Especially the family thing. Most employers are family men so they would / should understand this.
In all honesty, if it is best for your family then stay with your current employer.
I ran into the same thing except I still went with the new job. I thanked my old boss for everything he had done for me and told him I really hope to work with him again in the future. He ended up giving me an awesome letter of reference for the future.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:09 pm to HeadyMurphey
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I would never accept a counter offer. I just went through this two weeks ago. There was a reason I started looking and more money wouldn't make me stay. I told them not to even try to counter and they did anyway. I know plenty that have regretted taking that counter
Why and What field?
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:09 pm to TigerFanInSoCal
See how long you can work both jobs
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:10 pm to 12
note: I was out of a job at the time so mine was between two offers. One offered first and I was waiting and putting off starting til the other one I really wanted came through. Slightly different than the op's situation.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:10 pm to 12
Talk I'm person and explain. It will go over just fine. Enjoy the raise
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:11 pm to Stingray
IT Project Management. I just feel that if you start looking, it is time to go. I was not unhappy with the money, more the direction of the company and decisions being made. I also don't want to burn bridges. I know I can go back to my previous company if needed. Just started my new job today.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:13 pm to HeadyMurphey
I agree with you. They never trust you again there
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:15 pm to TigerFanInSoCal
If you take the counter from your current company, odds are you'll be gone within a year.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:16 pm to Tiger Ryno
Yep and good luck with raises going forward. If your resignation was public, it can cause issues with fellow employees. They made me keep it confidential until they were sure I wouldn't accept a counter. 3 different people tried even after I said not to in my initial resignation
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:18 pm to TigerFanInSoCal
What was the main deciding factor for wanting to leave your current employer in the first place?
If you were happy at that company but wanted some additional money, I would suggest staying put.
If you weren't happy at that company, I would definitely tell the new company that you received a counter offer and see if they would match it.
Life is too short to be miserable in a job. My current company pays a little less than my previous employer, but I am happier and have less stress. This led to a better home/family life which I am grateful.
If you were happy at that company but wanted some additional money, I would suggest staying put.
If you weren't happy at that company, I would definitely tell the new company that you received a counter offer and see if they would match it.
Life is too short to be miserable in a job. My current company pays a little less than my previous employer, but I am happier and have less stress. This led to a better home/family life which I am grateful.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:20 pm to HeadyMurphey
Just to note: I'm not set on accepting the counter. I just have to tell them by 10 am tomorrow. The counter offer is a lot more money, the original offer is a slightly better position with an up and coming company.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:20 pm to HeadyMurphey
so then, your advice would have to be....
If another company offers you more money, then go to your current bosses and demand a raise, but dont tell them about the other job. If they give you a big raise great, if not, quit and work for the another company.
If another company offers you more money, then go to your current bosses and demand a raise, but dont tell them about the other job. If they give you a big raise great, if not, quit and work for the another company.
This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:21 pm to poochie
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note: I was out of a job at the time so mine was between two offers. One offered first and I was waiting and putting off starting til the other one I really wanted came through. Slightly different than the op's situation.
Yea mine was like yours except like I said it was internships. Funny how the one gig you want always ends up coming to fruition after you said frick it and agreed to the other one
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:22 pm to TigerFanInSoCal
Take the new job, you don't want to be at the old one.
This post was edited on 5/12/14 at 10:23 pm
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:23 pm to Tear It Up
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What was the main deciding factor for wanting to leave your current employer in the first place?
I wanted to relocate and the transfer was looking unlikely. I got offered a job with a company that would take me where I wanted to go, and when I put in my notice to my employer they offered me the transfer I wanted plus more money.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:23 pm to TigerFanInSoCal
Take the new company's offer.
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:23 pm to TigerFanInSoCal
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Just to note: I'm not set on accepting the counter. I just have to tell them by 10 am tomorrow. The counter offer is a lot more money, the original offer is a slightly better position with an up and coming company.
So am I wrong in saying it's basically a higher tiered job with a greater deal of upward mobility vs the comfort of your current job, more pay, and the guarantee the company is still around? The idea of saying no to more money to work for a company that doesn't pan out would be scary but could be great. I figure. But idk shite
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:23 pm to Tear It Up
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What was the main deciding factor for wanting to leave your current employer in the first place?
If you were happy at that company but wanted some additional money, I would suggest staying put.
If you weren't happy at that company, I would definitely tell the new company that you received a counter offer and see if they would match it.
Life is too short to be miserable in a job. My current company pays a little less than my previous employer, but I am happier and have less stress. This led to a better home/family life which I am grateful.
This 100%. OP why did you leave your old job in the first place? This is an important component of the decision
Posted on 5/12/14 at 10:24 pm to Hermit Crab
Damn if that stat is correct
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