Job advice needed - can reject offer after signing letter?
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hi all,
just wanna seek out some views here... i accepted a job offer and was sorta pressed by hr to go sign the letter though i was still waiting for response from another co. subsequently this other co made an offer too...
basically, i'm ok wif either one since both hv its pros and cons. for instance, 2nd offer has higher pay, is better regarded, but on contract terms. 1st one slightly lower pay, reputation not as gd, but permanent and i've already signed on the dotted line.. really in a dilemma now, tempted to take the 2nd one, but wonder wat are the repercussions of reneging on the 1st one... advise please? thanks! -
There should be one section on breaking of contract prematurely.
Re-read your contact, there should have written down there. -
But apart from being rushed by the HR person....now you have the time to think....what do you think now..? Which one do you like more...?
If you really like the second offer more...just try to tell and explain to the HR about your situation. Although the contract may have specifics about termination and resignation......if the HR manager is understanding, it's not a problem. The contract depends on them, whether they want to enforce or not. If they are understanding, they will let you go without penalty.
I have experienced something similar....company let me resign without strictly following the specifics in contract.
But now you also have to understand they have the upper hand...just try to explain and seek their understanding.
One thing is...if I am you, I will probably stick with permanent job than contract job.
Meat Pao. -
i agree the permanent job > contract terms, cos after contract, u will be job-hunting again, and most of those under contract terms may not have fringe benefit like annual leave, AWS, etc.
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u can still accept the 1st one if u got a clause stating u can leave in a day or something... go check ur agreement...Originally posted by ilk:hi all,
just wanna seek out some views here... i accepted a job offer and was sorta pressed by hr to go sign the letter though i was still waiting for response from another co. subsequently this other co made an offer too...
basically, i'm ok wif either one since both hv its pros and cons. for instance, 2nd offer has higher pay, is better regarded, but on contract terms. 1st one slightly lower pay, reputation not as gd, but permanent and i've already signed on the dotted line.. really in a dilemma now, tempted to take the 2nd one, but wonder wat are the repercussions of reneging on the 1st one... advise please? thanks! -
perm is gd... contract u need to give very gd performance for convert to perm... contract still got normal leave...Originally posted by sLeEpWaLkErInG:i agree the permanent job > contract terms, cos after contract, u will be job-hunting again, and most of those under contract terms may not have fringe benefit like annual leave, AWS, etc. -
the company can always make u compensate the notice period, what i would suggest is:
find out how much notice u need to serve in the company which u have signed the letter (can be found in ur offer letter)
tell the 2nd company u'll join them after u have served out this notice period, dun disclose to them ur doing this.
join the 1st company & tender the very same day.
move to the 2nd company.
Hope this helps
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Before confirmation, you need only to give one day notice... since you haven't started, just inform the company that you changed your mind... wah you so highly in demand... ah you very chio?Originally posted by ilk:hi all,
just wanna seek out some views here... i accepted a job offer and was sorta pressed by hr to go sign the letter though i was still waiting for response from another co. subsequently this other co made an offer too...
basically, i'm ok wif either one since both hv its pros and cons. for instance, 2nd offer has higher pay, is better regarded, but on contract terms. 1st one slightly lower pay, reputation not as gd, but permanent and i've already signed on the dotted line.. really in a dilemma now, tempted to take the 2nd one, but wonder wat are the repercussions of reneging on the 1st one... advise please? thanks!
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nowadays where got really perm job one...other than teacher, nurses, doctors etc...
even if stated perm on contract, can also give you 1 month notice to get lost... -
Hi all,
thanks for ur replies... really appreciate it =)
i've checked the letter and i tink the compensation only kicks in when i start work there.. nothing abt turning back at this pt. actually my bigger concern is the bad rep i'll get from doing this.. izzt very serious.. wat if >touchwood< it somehow reaches the 2nd co... and wat do i actually tell the first co... the truth or some lame excuse?
as for the contract vs perm thing, the benefits are the same... just tat it's renewed yearly subj to performance... abit stress leh... -
Dun stress yourself too much, contract jobs are on the rise, sooner or later all shall be in contractual work, it just a matter of time.Originally posted by ilk:Hi all,
thanks for ur replies... really appreciate it =)
i've checked the letter and i tink the compensation only kicks in when i start work there.. nothing abt turning back at this pt. actually my bigger concern is the bad rep i'll get from doing this.. izzt very serious.. wat if >touchwood< it somehow reaches the 2nd co... and wat do i actually tell the first co... the truth or some lame excuse?
as for the contract vs perm thing, the benefits are the same... just tat it's renewed yearly subj to performance... abit stress leh...
You hv no issue on rejecting of contract when you have not started any work, nothing is lost except that both side wasted time. Job market is like commodities, you sell yourself with whatever you have, the market will judge your value, mostly the one who give the highest price with good benefits lured you in. Then it all up to you to perform, do not worry about contract or permanent stuff, once you work smart and hard, people will notice you, very importantly is to look at thing professionally, you work, they paid, you no work, no body paid you, as simple as that. Be professional with the right approach to working, your value will rise as time goes by, by then, you may jump ship for better benefits and paid.
Under the employement Act, an employer cannot penalise anyone out of their employment/payroll, they are not the enforcer, that is why in the contract that you sign, there cannot be a penalty for cancellation. In reverse, ask yourself, what happen if the employer suddenly do not wish to hire you even if you signed the contract with them??. Same, you cannot do anything but just say, Damn!!! WTH company is this.
Happy working
Angel
HR consultant
UOB -
If you like to sign blindly, would you like to sign my paper also?
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Originally posted by angel7030:Angel
HR consultant
UOB
UOB HR Consultant sia... at where 
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SIA,Originally posted by sLeEpWaLkErInG: UOB HR Consultant sia... at where
University of Beijing
China office.