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Declining a job offer already accepted? |
| Message Name: |
how so I navigate this situation diplomatically? |
| Date Posted: |
03/25/2005 |
| Message: |
I was offered a generous salary with all the standard benefits by one company. The recruiter hurried me to make a decision. I said I need 2 days. I just accepted today.
Since then all my other recruiters have come out of the woodwork and want me to go to interviews. There's one particular job that would be a much more interesting job, at a very prestigious non-profit. Almost the same salary and probably same benefits. I say almost, because the total is based on a non-specified end-of-the-year bonus.
I reluctantly agreed to interview at this second place since it may be a better option. They know that I already have an offer (not that i've accepted) so they know they need to decide fast.
In case I do get this second job, how would I decline the first one i've already accepted in an appropriate manner. What would you say and by what means (phone, email, etc.)? It's a situation I may not be placed in buy in case, I'd appreciate all your comments.
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