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How unprofessional is it to keep interviewing after accepting an offer?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:56 pm
I’m talking about a situation where you have accepted an offer but have not actually started working for that company.
I understand that it’s unprofessional, but I’m just curious on yall’s opinion on the matter. On one hand, you really could be screwing that company over. On the other hand, you gotta look out for your own career over some corporation that you really dont owe anything to.
A situation where you are pretty much forced to accept an offer because of a time constraint, but you have other companies that you wanted to try and apply with.
More specifically, a situation where you accept a job after an internship, and there’s a gap year till your start date because you’re finishing up school.
I understand that it’s unprofessional, but I’m just curious on yall’s opinion on the matter. On one hand, you really could be screwing that company over. On the other hand, you gotta look out for your own career over some corporation that you really dont owe anything to.
A situation where you are pretty much forced to accept an offer because of a time constraint, but you have other companies that you wanted to try and apply with.
More specifically, a situation where you accept a job after an internship, and there’s a gap year till your start date because you’re finishing up school.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 8:58 pm
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Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:57 pm to Babble
Who cares ?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:58 pm to Babble
I've done it. Then backed out of the offer I accepted. I don't owe them anything. I liked the second company more and was offered $10k more.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:58 pm to Babble
Nothing wrong with it all. First of all, how would company A ever find out and what do you actually owe that company? You haven't even started working for them yet.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:58 pm to Babble
You have to do what's in your best interest. You accepted a position, but if something better comes up then you have to go with that one. I don't think there is any rule saying that is "unprofessional".
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:58 pm to Babble
Not unprofessional at all. Keep your options open.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:59 pm to jpbTiger
A man is only faithful as his options - Chris Rock
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:03 pm to Babble
As long as you post on Social Media:
"No interviews. Please respect my decision."
When you decommit from your current offer - you will be fine.
"No interviews. Please respect my decision."
When you decommit from your current offer - you will be fine.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:06 pm to Babble
Employers have done a great job of conning the masses into believing they (the employers) are owed so much.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:07 pm to Babble
quote:
On the other hand, you gotta look out for your own career over some corporation that you really dont owe anything to
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:07 pm to Babble
Word spreads in all professions......do this a couple times, and you'll be blackballed to McDonalds fry cook......
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:07 pm to Babble
WHy accept the offer if you weren’t sure?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:07 pm to UncleLester
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As long as you post on Social Media:
"No interviews. Please respect my decision."
When you decommit from your current offer - you will be fine.
You also have to work in the words "God" and "Blessed" a couple times in your decommitment letter.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:08 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Alright good. We’re all on the same page. frick corporations, care about myself more. Got it.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:09 pm to idlewatcher
Specifically, a sitation where interviews for these other companies wont start until months after the offer expires. I’m a student so I have a decent amount of time until I have to actually start with this company.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:09 pm to Babble
There's nothing wrong with you. You absolutely have the right to do it.
However, CompanyA also absolutely has the right to toss your resume in the trash permanently.
However, CompanyA also absolutely has the right to toss your resume in the trash permanently.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:19 pm to Babble
A few years ago, as an independent contractor, I turned down an 8-month engagement with a big name client because they made the offer a few days after I had committed to a short term (4-week) engagement. The long term gig probably would have been extended indefinitely. The short term gig I took had no chance of anything more than a couple weeks extension.
At the time I felt good about showing my integrity and not breaking an agreement, but what I did was stupid and probably cost me a lot of money.
Edit: Not probably. I lost money there, and more than a trivial amount.
At the time I felt good about showing my integrity and not breaking an agreement, but what I did was stupid and probably cost me a lot of money.
Edit: Not probably. I lost money there, and more than a trivial amount.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:31 pm to Babble
Loyalty for a company is worthless. They don’t care about you. If you find something else go for it. Who cares. I got an intern who accepted a job offer to start this summer. She didn’t respond to a few emails so I assumed she was weighing options. It’s her career and future. It’s up to her to decide not me.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:41 pm to Babble
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Specifically, a sitation where interviews for these other companies wont start until months after the offer expires. I’m a student so I have a decent amount of time until I have to actually start with this company.
If that's the case, then turn the offer down so the hiring manager can find an someone to actually do the job.
You're a shitty human being if someone holds a position open for you for months and you frick them over at the last minute.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:45 pm to Babble
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Specifically, a sitation where interviews for these other companies wont start until months after the offer expires.
Move those interviews up
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