Is It Bad to Renege on a Job Offer Acceptance?
Depending which drivers and state of mind are at play, the path to "I do" can be either be smooth sailing or fraught with predicament.
October 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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Q: I have accepted a written offer, but my current employer has come back again and offered me more enticing money. Would it be bad if I reneged on my acceptance and stayed?
A: There are always two sides to every hiring coin.
Candidates seek to join companies/law firms that provide career opportunity, good pay, nice culture and interesting work. And different factors can influence their decision to explore the market. Some enter the process with resolve, while others are more hesitant about the prospects of pulling the trigger. Depending which drivers and state of mind are at play, the path to "I do" can be either be smooth sailing or fraught with predicament.
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