Did it early in my career. Hiring manager wasn’t happy but years later I don’t regret going with my gut and changing.

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Sep 26, 2022
6:46:51pm

Tokolosh All-American

Did it early in my career. Hiring manager wasn’t happy but years later I don’t regret going with my gut and changing.

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Tokolosh

Bio page: Tokolosh
Joined: Jun 9, 2004
Last login: Apr 24, 2024
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Has anyone ever signed an offer letter to accept a new job and then

Mitty

9/26/22 6:44pm

Yep, just said I changed my mind, said sorry.

Hotlanta

9/26/22 6:45pm

This was like 3 months ago btw. It was a great job that I was super excited for

Hotlanta

9/26/22 6:50pm

Did it early in my career. Hiring manager wasn’t happy but years later I don’t regret going with my gut and changing.

Tokolosh

9/26/22 6:46pm

It happens. You’ll burn the bridge forever, but sometimes it’s still worth it

Odysseus

9/26/22 6:50pm

BM Xamius. He still lurks. Lots of experience in this area.

Triznaynay

9/26/22 6:56pm

Take the job that feels right...even if you signed something.

WJCougar

9/26/22 6:58pm

Yes. This was about 10 years ago, and the hiring manager was also a prior boss. It was incredibly difficult to go

slappy

9/26/22 7:01pm

First job out of law school. And while it was hard at the time don’t regret

cougarfann888

9/26/22 7:09pm

Yes. Still good business relation with that group. It helps I send referrals

jvquarterback

9/26/22 7:11pm

Yes, I burned some bridges unfortunately. Others have backed out on me, but I've

Zooropa

9/26/22 7:50pm

happens all the time, hiring managers get used to it, about 30% of people never accept, usually because they have more

ChinaFan

9/26/22 8:52pm

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