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Job refusal etiquette?

I just received an offer from Aviva in West Des Moines, significantly higher pay than Wells and starts sooner.  I accepted the offer and now have to inform Wells that I'm not taking their position. 

Has this happened to anyone and how did you inform the company??

Info:  I interviewed on Monday for Aviva, was offered the Wells Job on Tuesday and accepted because of the location.  Aviva offer came today, negotiated my pay expectation and met it.  So I accepted Aviva.

I know this is extremely unprofessional but I'm taking the higher paying job because we need the money more than the convenience of location.

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Re: Job refusal etiquette?

  • Just be honest with them. They might like the opportunity to match the pay, but otherwise just tell them that you received a second offer that met your needs and that while you still think they're a great company to work for, your immediate needs have to take priority at this time.
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  • imageMrs.Reem:
    Just be honest with them. They might like the opportunity to match the pay, but otherwise just tell them that you received a second offer that met your needs and that while you still think they're a great company to work for, your immediate needs have to take priority at this time.

    Thank you so much!  Reading this made me feel a lot better.  I've been debating with myself since accepting the position, as to whether or not I made the right choice. 

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  • imageMrs.Reem:
    Just be honest with them. They might like the opportunity to match the pay, but otherwise just tell them that you received a second offer that met your needs and that while you still think they're a great company to work for, your immediate needs have to take priority at this time.

    This was exactly what I was going to say.  Be honest and say that another company offered you a position that better suited your needs and desires.  They may offer you more salary if they are really interested in keeping you as a future hire.  At best it gives you some negotiating room on salary, at worst they will say they can't negotiate and you go to Aviva, either way you get a new job and you're still showing integrity.  

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  • I agree with Mrs. Reem - I would also echo the fact that they could potentially match your Aviva offer.

    Just adding some things to think about in terms of pay - are you considering the gas needed to drive to the Aviva location, travel in the winter and factoring in benefits (if that's applicable)?  Benefits/401K...etc can add a signicant amount of money/value to a salary.  Just my 2 cents :)

    I think you'll be happy wherever you end up working - and their certainly lucky to have you!

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  • Congrats on the job!
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  • Congrats!!!  Avivas insurance premiums are pretty cheap, we are happy about that :)

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  • HEY! if you need a friend let me know! I'm an Aviva oldie,
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