Have you signed a job offer to only quit before you started because of another offer came in that was better?

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I had this happen once. I accepted an offer, and the day before I was to start, got a way better offer from a company I really wanted to work at. I simply emailed the first place and let them know I would not be accepting the offer after all. You have to do what is best for you.

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Yes. You really need to do what’s best for you. The company you quit before starting will just move on. Don’t overthink it.

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Agree! They are self interested and you should be too

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Started a new job and 1 day in, on a week orientation out of state I was offered a position with $30K more.
Didn’t think twice.
Take care of yourself first. They will move on.

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I would either 1- tell the company about your other offer and see if they will match the pay increase or 2- email the company stating that you are no longer going to take the job. You have a right to doing the best for you. Congratulations on the new offer.

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I haven't, but it's not terribly uncommon. I can think of three friends who have done that at least once. It comes with risks because you are going to burn that bridge, but sometimes it's worth it.

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When I was fresh out of college I got an “offer”, then after the fact realized it was a pyramid scheme and I just didn’t show up for orientation 😂

I haven't personally, but totally would if a better offer came along

reneged internships & first job offer out of college. mostly because of exploding offers

I’ve heard of it for sure

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