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Turning down a job offer after signing contract

  • 29-03-2010 8:07pm
    #1
    galwaygirl32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi,

    I know this seems ridiculous in the times we are in when jobs are so scarce. I have been doing contract work for 2 years now and have done ok from it.
    Recently and employer offered me a full time job. I accepted it but never really felt exited about it for a number of reasons:

    1. Have to work closely with employers son and daughter
    2. Culture seems to be "9-5:30" but those who work outside these hours gain favour with the boss
    3. A huge workload

    = stress but hey-full time jobs are as rare as hens teeth!

    But...today I was offered another position which really excites me. There is not much difference in money but I think there would be a lot less stress/pressure.

    The thing is - how do I go about going back on a contract I have signed? Have never been in this sort of position before.


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  • #2
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,295 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Ring them and tell them "sorry, but".

    Sound apologetic, but firm, on the phone. But really ... they have the right to fcek you out for any reason in the first 12 months. You, similarly, have the right to resign at any time.

    If it's a small firm, it may not occur to the straight away, but it's far better that you do this now (while they've presumably got some other CVs/candidates around) than after you've been trained into the job for a few weeks.


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