Is it ok to back out of an offer after you’ve signed it? It’s At-will. If so, what steps should you take to do so?

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Just write an email to whoever youve been in contact with saying you found another opportunity, or you decided it's not the right opportunity for you. There's nothing they can realistically do to stop you. If it's a big company they'll forget about you in a few days anyway, so don't stress about it. I did it last year

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Depends on the industry. If PA it’s unlikely if all you do is turn down an offer after accepting.

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Yes it’s OK. Did you decide to stay at your current company instead? That definitely happens. I’d just express your sincere appreciation for their time and the opportunity, and that it was a difficult decision and you hope they you cross paths again in the future (or some sort of similar sentiment).

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Yeah definitely, decided to stay

I recently did that. Had accepted an offer… was two weeks away from starting… sent an email saying I wouldn’t be able to any longer. That’s it

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