Ask HN: Can I cancel an already accepted job offer? Well, I'm not a fan of these kind of things but I accepted an offer a week ago with company A. I signed the contract and I'm supposed to start in a few weeks from now. Problem, I just got an offer from company B, which I prefer and would like to go ahead and accept the offer. How would you handle this situation? |
I would handle it diplomatically but firmly, and stress to Company A that it has nothing to do with them, and that you'd love to maintain a relationship despite the awkward position you've put them in.
Your hiring manager, the people you interviewed with (6-8 people probably?), and some of the management at company A will know you rescinded your signed offer.
What are the chances that one of those folks ends up working a company with a job you're applying for 4 or 5 years from now when your application comes through?
If you want to be a little nicer about it, say that you have a competing offer and if they don't match walk.
You don't owe them anything.
Even if they match the offer I still prefer company B :/
The sooner you get back to them the sooner they can find one of their other candidates.