My gf got laid off a month ago and signed an offer letter for a new job yesterday. Today she got an offer for another company for 10k more. Industry job. What would you do?

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Hahah damn that's tough. But my friend in recruiting said ppl change their minds all the time...it happens. Just be respectful. Just really depends on a lot of different factors which job is really better long term

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Pick the job she likes best

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D1 does burning bridges matter in this case if she'll never go back?

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What is 10k? A year or two raise? Careers are journeys made of opportunities, daily tasks, co-workers, commutes and work/life balance. Don't pick your next career on a salary that will change on a year. Pick it on your values (and if top value is money, look at potential not current state)

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Pick the job she actually wants. And if it happens to be the second one, it's fine to change your mind after signing the offer letter. I've done it without much consequence.

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Depends on where. Is 10k worth burning bridges?

The odds are low, but burning bridges can come back to bite. Having said that, my buddy was in the same situation and explained to company #1 that he had a better situation with another company. They offered to match the package from company #2. In his case, it didn't matter because he didn't have to relocate with company #2. Just remember hiring is an expensive process for companies. If you communicate with that in mind, companies understand

Yup, money is not everything. Def needs to consider which place she likes better and long term opportunities. Also reneging after accepting an offer may burn bridges, especially if it's a smaller firm.

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