Verbally accepting a job offer

julie zhu · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 2

Hi,

I've verbally accepted an offer at a company a week ago but I've applied to other companies in the meanwhile and have since decided that I *may* actually want to accept an offer from another company. I know it's probably unethical but is it legally binding?

Thanks for any response and have a nice day!

Julie

Tuna · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 3

From my point of view, you are in no way obliged to fulfill your verbal agreement if you don't want to. You could explain the first employer you have been offered an offer which you cannot pass, tell him you appreciate his offer and will have his company in mind, should you be job seeking again. Leave a door open and go forward with the better option. It's your choice, no one else's.

Tuna