I accepted a job offer recently, but have another interview coming up. What do I do?

Company A offered me a position. I tried to negotiate salary but they wouldnt negotiate. Interview with company B coming up, and I know they pay more. If I also get an offer from them, can I go back and try to negotiate even though I signed the offer letter? Also, can I just tell them I change my mind because I received a better offer or is that completely frowned upon?

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Girlyfriendcollecting · F

I have had that happen, just go to the interview, if they give you the job at the interview, which oalso happens but rarly, i usually get called back rather then told in person, tell them either thanks but i already have a job, or i will take it if you pay a certain amount. its fine to leave a job you just took, its actually better then working there and leaving jobs like people to work their lifetime there. but its a good question. i always take the interview.

LadyGrace ·

Never let go of a bird in the hand, unless you’re absolutely positive you truly have job B and have actually been hired.

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LadyGrace ·

Maybe. Not sure. They may think you weren’t that serious about the job they gave you, if you were considering another. I doubt it. They may think you’re not trustworthy. @MntoNc

MntoNc · 36-40, M

They should know I was serious based on how many times I followed up with them, and my thank you emails after the interview

LadyGrace ·

@MntoNc Doesn’t matter. You’ll lose their trust.

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Girlyfriendcollecting · F

@waleskinder exactly. 😄

approachingmyexpirationdate · 70-79, M

If company B offers you a better job/better working conditions/more money take it.

tell company A they were outbid and thank them for their interest.

if they want to offer you more money they'll offer it then - or shortly after.

and don't feel bad about being at company A for a week or two and then saying "this isn't working, I'm going elsewhere"

MntoNc · 36-40, M

@approachingmyexpirationdate is it a common thing for someone to do this type of thing? People will tell me "oh, you'll burn a lot of bridges if you do that" well its a small bank, so if I cant work at that bank anymore it's not a big deal. The only thing I do like is the location and the manager seems nice

approachingmyexpirationdate · 70-79, M

@MntoNc here 8s the thing: you won't retire from the first job you take. A small bank is very political and if you hack off the wrong person then you are fired. (I have worked at a big ban and a small one)

Bigger banks will have more promotional opportunities. And if they are regional you can even work for the same company in a different location

If you don't get a job offer from comany b then learn what you can as quickly as you can in company a.

That will help you get your next job that will pay better.

MntoNc · 36-40, M

Ever heard of credit suisse?

TrunkZ · 56-60, M

What did the letter that you signed say? Did you commit to a length of time such as a year?If neither side made any such commitment then do what is best for you. They'll understand.

MntoNc · 36-40, M

@TrunkZ it's at will

MntoNc · 36-40, M

But I was wondering if signing and offer letter then changing your mind is a common thing.

TrunkZ · 56-60, M

@MntoNc I suspect it is not common but it happens and employers know this. Do what is best for you.

cloudi · 36-40, F

Go do the interview and see what they offer. If it’s better, take it. Tell company A, thanks but you got a better one.

TexChik · F

I would take the interview , if the offer / benefits are better , give the first one the chance to match

Quimliqer · 70-79, M

Frowned upon...

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