Is it ok to withdraw from a job once you signed your offer?

Anonymous

July 23,2020 at 5:24PM UTC

I've been unemployed since COVID started and actively started applying in May/June. I've received one verbal offer that was not an ideal fit for me and I didn't want to work there that ultimately was re-tracked. Then I was referred by an associate for a job that I interviewed for and was sent an offer that I signed. The day after I signed my offer, I received a call from a company that I really wanted to work for. Not sure how the recruiter did not see my follow up emails but they "love" me as she stated in her email. I told her I had an offer from another company, but didn't tell her I signed the offer letter. I don't have an offer from them yet, but how bad is it that I renege on the signed offer I already accepted to go with the company I really want to work for if they offer me?

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Goalsetter321800

09/06/20 at 11:05PM UTC

Before you feel any worse, keep in mind that you are rejecting a company not a person. You are the individual. They don't have feelings. You have to look out for yourself. They look out for their bottom line.

Joy Chua-Schwartz

07/30/20 at 2:04AM UTC

You can walk away even after you've signed an offer letter, but know that you'll most likely be burning a bridge there. That said, I would 100% recommend you go for the dream company and dream job - you won't give the first company a second thought once you're there!

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