Is it normal to accept one job and have a start date, but in the middle of the process receive the 1st choice job? If I take 1st choice job, does it mess up background checks since I would be in the process?

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Would worry less about messing up the background check. If you’d rather accept the first choice, then do so and let the other company know you can no longer move forward with their offer

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Yeah it's normal. Would likely burn bridges with the first company but if you don't care about that then go for it

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Yes Deloitte offered me the job as I was standing in my new bosses office on the first day. It was awkward but I’m glad I took my 1st choice (Deloitte)

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Is it normal, probably not. But is it a reasonable choice…yup. Don’t miss out on your preferred job worrying about loyalty to a company you haven’t even worked for yet.

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