How Do I Decline A Job I've Already Accepted?

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[adamr]

This happened to me too. Company A offered me a job. Company B scheduled two interviews (for two different positions) with me after I accepted the offer from “A” but before I started working for them. I worked for “A” for about four months and it became clear to me it wasn’t a good fit for me. When “B” finally made me an offer I jumped on it. Almost four years later I’m still with “B” and happy I made the switch.

The experience taught me to keep your options open for the first few weeks after you start at a new company. It takes time to ramp up the job search process.

[topsykretts]

Money wears off quick especially if the company isn’t stable and doesn’t have a good culture and/or business model. Constant layoffs and leadership turnovers are major red flags.

[darkgalaxy]

"With regret, my circumstances have changed, and I am no longer able to accept your generous offer".

[Virgo]

I am currently in this situation… Thank you, this helped a lot!
It’s not about pay for me… it’s about doing what I’ll enjoy.

[amandadean]

Shows like this remind you of why Dave is the Top Dog. Ken gave one answer initially then pivoted when Dave brought up key points.

[denise]

There are so many more factors to consider - for example how many hours of work are required at each company. Finance jobs can come with a lot of unpaid overtime.

[ec]

I took a pay cut some years ago to work for a better company. It was one of the best decisions I made. It was a $13k pay cut. I learned and grew so much!!!

[shawnadurocher]

I took a job with his "company B" thinking that there would be so much opportunity for growth because they're a newer company and the money was better, and I was completely wrong!! The disorganization that Dave described was too much to try and deal with and I was miserable. Went to work for a "company A" nine months later and I've been so much happier! Even with much less pay.

[adamseidel]

A disorganized hiring process is a massive red flag. Having been on both sides of it, I see how it can happen, but it’s a huge red flag. An effective startup should be able to move MORE quickly and decisively, not less.

[jeffjackson]

Companies (HR) are used to this, esp. right now with unemployment so low. I would'nt lose sleep over telling the other company you are rejecting their job offer. I talk to the HR lady at our company, and she said she gets people that accept job offers, than don't even show up to their first day of job, so giving them any notice, even by email, they will be happy with. It's a job/corporation, it's not like dumping your girlfriend/wife out of the blue.

[davidmuth]

I just declined a job I thought I wanted. They flat out refused to answer questions I had, sending me to the internet to query further. What I discovered made me not want to work for that company.

[lifestream]

I can tell you this, I had a job with a global construction products manufacturer until they had a merger and laid me off after 12 years. They were a VERY well organized, highly competent, process oriented, exacting company. There were very few unknowns, always a procedure for every situation, and I knew what was expected of me. Today, I work in same industry, similar jobs, same/similar customers, but with a small and unorganized company. I make $40K more than the first job. At a $40K pay disparity, if I had the opportunity to go back to my first job, I would not go back. If the pay differential was only $15K? I'd go back in a heartbeat.

[jpii]

I went from large to startup. BEST decision I ever made.

[AFloridaMan]

Didn't watch the vid but if companies can rescind offers then certainly you can change your mind after you have accepted the position.

[amandadean]

I personally thrive better at smaller companies BUT I hope he’s prepared to do more work than what he may be expecting. I wear many more hats at my smaller office than I ever did at the larger companies.

[Seromontis]

Take the one that's better for you. They both have a hiring pool of good candidates so there's definitely a backup. I accepted an offer at a company several years back. Got a better offer from my current company that I'm working for. Had to tell the first one no. Worked out well.

[lkjg]

Basically, you have to ask yourself, if both offers were equal in salary / benefits, which one would I choose. If you decide to go with Company B, be honest and upfront with Co A and let them know sooner rather than later.

[InternetGrandpa]

Most companies are disorganized. When I decided to retire I pushed management to get someone to replace me and give us several weeks together to make the hand off. I did this because I cared for and respected my teammates and didn't want them to suffer. If I had been going to another job, there might not have been enough time to bring a new guy/gal up to speed.

[cjk]

“For $15K I’m not doing it”…well I guess it depends if it’s 50K to 65K or 185 to 200…

[williamadamczyk]

I love how these guys played the tape through. Great video!