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If it truly is a better job and you are clear and honest with company X they will be disappointed but shouldn't begrudge you for taking the other offer. But I
by stevewilhelm 12y ago
If it truly is a better job and you are clear and honest with company X they will be disappointed but shouldn't begrudge you for taking the other offer.
But I wouldn't make a habit of declining offers after accepting. The US tech community is smaller than you think and you wouldn't want get a reputation of not being true to your word.
If it is just a better offer in terms of money or shares, you can tell company X the details of company Y's deal. Company X might not be aware of current going rate and may be willing to match company Y's offer.
- codezero 12y agoTotally agree. As long as it's not just a "higher" offer, going with the company you really think is better for you (both financially and technically), is always the right move. Even if you accepted the offer, it's OK to rescind, like Steve said above, just be honest and direct, yes it's awkward, but it's definitely more awkward for you than the company that made you the offer. If Company A was a really small company, be extra communicative as recruiting is hard for small teams :)