So I've been looking for a job for a while and within 24 hours, received really good offers from two entirely different companies.

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October 28,2022 at 9:25PM UTC

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So I've been looking for a job for a while and within 24 hours, received really good offers from two entirely different companies. I had accepted the first offer and initially turned down the second offer, even though the salary was higher as the first company provided insurance and is closer to home. However, the second company upped their offer to 30% higher than the first company to compensate for both and several thousand more. How to I tell the first company I won't be accepting their offer after all? I have never been in this situation before.

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AnonymousOctober 29,2022 at 12:43PM UTC
First off that's a boss move, congratulations!
Secondly, send them an email asap thanking them for their time and consideration but let them know you have decided to accept a role elsewhere. Short simple sweet and to the point. And of course, professional.
Good luck to you!
Monica Lynn SadlerOctober 30,2022 at 2:23PM UTC
I completely agree with the prior response! Short, sweet, professional and to the point. Congrats on landing what sounds like an amazing job with wonderful benefits. God bless you and much success to you!
AnonymousOctober 31,2022 at 8:36PM UTC
I would be honest with the 1st company, that you received a better offer that you are going to go with. Best case is that they increase their offer, worst case is that they don't.