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Leaving new job shortly after starting - advice?
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:10 pm
Thread title pretty much says it.
I was laid off due to a reduction in force in late July. By mid august, I had a job offer in hand with Company A equal to the job I previously had. However, at the same time, I had just finished interviewing with Company B for a much better role. When I told Company B about my offer, they told me they liked me as a candidate but weren’t ready to end their interviews and were still wrapping up interviews with other candidates. To protect myself and my family, I took the job offer I had in hand with Company A.
Now 3 weeks later, Company B has contacted me and offered me the job. The job with Company B is a better company, better title, better pay, better benefits, and better commute. It’s really a no brainer. But I know leaving Company A just after starting is a bad look and will put them in a big bind.
Any advice ?
I was laid off due to a reduction in force in late July. By mid august, I had a job offer in hand with Company A equal to the job I previously had. However, at the same time, I had just finished interviewing with Company B for a much better role. When I told Company B about my offer, they told me they liked me as a candidate but weren’t ready to end their interviews and were still wrapping up interviews with other candidates. To protect myself and my family, I took the job offer I had in hand with Company A.
Now 3 weeks later, Company B has contacted me and offered me the job. The job with Company B is a better company, better title, better pay, better benefits, and better commute. It’s really a no brainer. But I know leaving Company A just after starting is a bad look and will put them in a big bind.
Any advice ?
This post was edited on 9/16/26 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:14 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Ask Lane Kiffin.
WWLD
WWLD
This post was edited on 9/16/26 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:15 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Leave but before you do, tell B that you’re settled in and would need x% more money
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:18 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
You only have one life, do what is best for you and your family. Neither company would care if you died tomorrow , they would just get the next person on their list.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:20 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Company A can leave you too. That’s the way it is.
Be loyal to you and your family. I’ve been laid off four times. None of them care about the employee anymore.
quote:
The job with Company B is a better company, better title, better pay, better benefits, and better commute. It’s really a no brainer
Be loyal to you and your family. I’ve been laid off four times. None of them care about the employee anymore.
This post was edited on 9/16/26 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:21 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
You have to look out for yourself/Family first. If you’re confident that it’s a better company with a better future, then take it.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:27 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Do what is right for you, but you will burn a bridge. It may not matter, just make sure that is OK.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:31 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Just be upfront and honest with Company A about what happened and the situation going into you accepting their offer. Most companies will understand that a better position and more money is a no brainer decision. Hell, they may even counter offer.
While yea it sucks to have to do, you didn't do anything wrong. It was somebody you interviewed with prior to accepting their offer. They dragged their feet, but ultimately its a better position.
While yea it sucks to have to do, you didn't do anything wrong. It was somebody you interviewed with prior to accepting their offer. They dragged their feet, but ultimately its a better position.
This post was edited on 9/16/26 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:33 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Take care of yourself.
And if it's a no brainer as you say, just explain that to your supervisor at Company A. And say, "what would you do if you were me?" And then, do what's best for yourself, no matter his/her answer.
Congrats on the opportunities!
And if it's a no brainer as you say, just explain that to your supervisor at Company A. And say, "what would you do if you were me?" And then, do what's best for yourself, no matter his/her answer.
Congrats on the opportunities!
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:35 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
quote:
better company, better title, better pay, better benefits, and better commute. It’s really a no brainer.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:46 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
Your current company will be annoyed that they went through onboarding for nothing, but the good news for them is their second or third choice might still be available.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:47 pm to DarthRebel
You and your family are your concern in life. Do what is best for you and your family.
If the company is a better company and more stable with a better position it sounds like it is the right move.
Yes you will burn a bridge at the current job, but what would be the likelihood of needing to go back there?
In my industry, aerospace, I have to avoid burning bridges because there are only a handful of these companies where I live.
You could try and make the transition smoother for the current job if you can stay long enough to get somebody else in, if the other job will accept that delay.
If the company is a better company and more stable with a better position it sounds like it is the right move.
Yes you will burn a bridge at the current job, but what would be the likelihood of needing to go back there?
In my industry, aerospace, I have to avoid burning bridges because there are only a handful of these companies where I live.
You could try and make the transition smoother for the current job if you can stay long enough to get somebody else in, if the other job will accept that delay.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:50 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
quote:
Thread title pretty much says it.
I was laid off due to a reduction in force in late July. By mid august, I had a job offer in hand with Company A equal to the job I previously had. However, at the same time, I had just finished interviewing with Company B for a much better role. When I told Company B about my offer, they told me they liked me as a candidate but weren’t ready to end their interviews and were still wrapping up interviews with other candidates. To protect myself and my family, I took the job offer I had in hand with Company A.
Now 3 weeks later, Company B has contacted me and offered me the job. The job with Company B is a better company, better title, better pay, better benefits, and better commute. It’s really a no brainer. But I know leaving Company A just after starting is a bad look and will put them in a big bind.
Any advice ?
Leave and don't look back. Its about better opportunities for yourself and family.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 12:57 pm to jp4lsu
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what would be the likelihood of needing to go back there
He just proved he needed this job to support his family. Nothing is given and company B could find the need to release him from employment in a short time frame.
Burning employment bridges always has to be a major consideration.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 1:01 pm to Double Oh
I’m highly confident it’s a better move.
It’s a title jump, and a total comp increase of over 50%, along with better cheaper benefits and more time off
It’s a title jump, and a total comp increase of over 50%, along with better cheaper benefits and more time off
Posted on 9/16/26 at 1:04 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
quote:
I’m highly confident it’s a better move.
It’s a title jump, and a total comp increase of over 50%, along with better cheaper benefits and more time off
Then its a no brainer. Leave
Posted on 9/16/26 at 1:05 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
With a title jump, if company A was a decent company they should understand the move. Be honest and don’t burn bridges, or at least do your part to not burn.
Posted on 9/16/26 at 1:07 pm to DarthRebel
quote:I know it is, which is why I am asking for advice on it.
Burning employment bridges always has to be a major consideration.
I’m a CPA, so not overly limited on companies I could work for. Every company likes to have a CPA in their finance department. Was more concerned with the impact on my professional reputation
Posted on 9/16/26 at 1:13 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
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Was more concerned with the impact on my professional reputation
I mean, if you tell Company A it is a 50% pay increase and promotion in title, that you had interviewed with them before accepting A's offer but had no real concrete timeline from them on a potential offer and for the sake of your family, moved forward with A and hadn't been actively pursuing B after that, and they are legit offended to the point of being willing to portray you in a bad light professionally, I probably wouldn't want to be working for them anyways
This post was edited on 9/16/26 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 9/16/26 at 1:22 pm to Bayou_Tiger_225
tell company A what you just told us and give them 2 weeks
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