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 davenotamonkey  05 Mar 15 2.25am |
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Quote Pawson Palace at 04 Mar 2015 5.51pm
Long story short as possible... Had a quite few interviews over the space of a few months. Then last Thursday I got a call asking me to attend a second interview today so accepted as I really liked the role and its an awesome company. However on Friday I was offered another job through a different agency I had also interviewed for which is a serious increase on current role as I recently qualified as an accountant last month and they were pushy as f*** for an answer so verbally accepted it as it was a decent role and the moolah is obviously really good. Out of respect to the other recruiter, I went for the interview today and really liked it and it looks like I will be offered this job too based on feedback I just received and told I was the prime candidate and I think in my heart I prefer it as its more akin to my long term aspirations. (Money etc. is all the same if not better here as bonus is uncapped.) Has anyone here declined a job offer after originally accepting it? I feel bad almost guilty but I need to make sure I am happy as this is a serious point in my career....thoughts? Irrespective, congratulations! It should be a massive boost to the ego and self-confidence to be in-demand and have your choice of jobs. In short: be selfish. Remember we work to live, not live to work. It's rare you find an employer where you want to actively give to them in an altruistic way and vice-versa: think of it as a business contract, and you're out to secure the best deal for your company: you! Good luck :-)
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| matt_himself Matataland 05 Mar 15 4.20am |
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Tell them that you have been implicated in Operation Yewtree. They will back off after that.
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Kermit8  Hevon 05 Mar 15 9.59am |
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Quote matt_himself at 05 Mar 2015 4.20am
Tell them that you have been implicated in Operation Yewtree. They will back off after that.
Posting this early you must be either a) a trader b) milkman or c) just back from a shift at Madame JoJo's.
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| Turd Alert Woldingham 05 Mar 15 10.07am |
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Do what is in your best interest, at the end of the day you are the one that will be representing that company; so the more suited the job/firm/people to you the more likely you will work harder for them. PS - Congrats on the recent qualification! I am just starting mine so have an extremely long way to go
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| Hoof Hearted 05 Mar 15 10.08am | |
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Always do what suits you and your circumstances best! Nothing is binding until you sign a contract. Let the original company down gently once you have a firm offer from company 2.
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benjo  Sydney 05 Mar 15 10.30am |
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Always look after number one mate, and go with the job that feels right. I accepted a job, got the start date, but it just didn't feel right. I didn't return the contract, but in order to save rep, I called up the hiring manager to tell him over the phone my reasons for not taking the job. I think that went down well, and made me feel even more comfortable with decision.
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| OknotOK Cockfosters, London 05 Mar 15 11.12am |
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Quote benjo at 05 Mar 2015 10.30am
Always look after number one mate, and go with the job that feels right. I accepted a job, got the start date, but it just didn't feel right. I didn't return the contract, but in order to save rep, I called up the hiring manager to tell him over the phone my reasons for not taking the job. I think that went down well, and made me feel even more comfortable with decision. If the above is feasible then it will help soften the blow. Accountancy can be a surprisingly small field in London - as a contractor I have got lots of work through contractors from past roles or contacts. You don't want to damage relationships unnecessarily. Having said that in all likelihood as a new qual you probably got everything through an agency. Just explain it to them and they will translate something to the hiring manager. But yes - as has been said by everyone - just be honest and take the job you want. You would always regret it otherwise (and probably will underperform in your role otherwise).
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| We are goin up! Coulsdon 05 Mar 15 11.13am |
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Quote Kermit8 at 05 Mar 2015 9.59am
Quote matt_himself at 05 Mar 2015 4.20am
Tell them that you have been implicated in Operation Yewtree. They will back off after that.
Posting this early you must be either a) a trader b) milkman or c) just back from a shift at Madame JoJo's.
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| jamiemartin721 Reading 05 Mar 15 11.17am |
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Be selfish, but tell the 'accepted one' that you've had a better offer, be polite in doing so. I've had people come back and make a better offer.
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| Pawson Palace Croydon 05 Mar 15 5.03pm |
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Thanks for all the responses chaps! Today I got the offer from the other place. It is a couple of grand less but nethertheless I accepted it and was geniunely delighted about it. I think the fact I don't care about the money just proved to me its the right decision for me. I'm going to rip the plaster off in just a moment and call the recruiter. I'm not interested in any counter offers they may arise my decision is final and my gut feeling has reassured me massively. As for damaged reputation, I'm not too concerned to be honest, the reason I am choosing this role is the career development is fantastic and I see a long term future there and in the commodity trading sector I feel I have a chance to really thrive in an exciting sector. Thanks again chaps I know its tough to let people down but if I quit after a few months it would be like that for everyone anyway.
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| Pawson Palace Croydon 05 Mar 15 5.05pm |
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Quote Turd Alert at 05 Mar 2015 10.07am
Do what is in your best interest, at the end of the day you are the one that will be representing that company; so the more suited the job/firm/people to you the more likely you will work harder for them. PS - Congrats on the recent qualification! I am just starting mine so have an extremely long way to go
Feel free to PM for any advice or with questions
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Monty the Eagle  Lima 06 Mar 15 4.47pm |
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Quote Pawson Palace at 05 Mar 2015 5.05pm
Quote Turd Alert at 05 Mar 2015 10.07am
Do what is in your best interest, at the end of the day you are the one that will be representing that company; so the more suited the job/firm/people to you the more likely you will work harder for them. PS - Congrats on the recent qualification! I am just starting mine so have an extremely long way to go
Feel free to PM for any advice or with questions Sorry, a bit late in my response but just keep in mind that the first three years of your post qualified career are probably the most important in terms of setting yourself up for the future. I had a lot of friends post ACA who jumped for what seemed like exciting companies but in the long run the options for them were limited. Although you have to be happy in work just make sure you consider that. I stayed in practice until making manager and then took a job in industry knowing I would hate it but also that it would be great for my CV. Stayed there for a couple of years and have never looked back. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you.
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