Do you sign your new offer before you resign? same day? Resign then sign? What sequence is most optimal?

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Sign, wait for a written confirmation of your start day details, then resign.

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Sign then resign

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Maybe sign your first name, then resign, then sign your last name? Keep them synced

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I quit before even interviewing anywhere. Would not recommend.

Yolo

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Never give up what you’ve got til you got something better

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Sign and get confirmation of your first day, then resign.

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came here to ask this same question! Congrats on the new job

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Don’t resign until you know your new offer is locked down! You could even wait until your background check clears to be extra secure.

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