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Can I tactfully decline a job offer after I've already accepted?
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wilyum
#1 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 11:56:01 AM
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Hello wazuans,


can i be able to do this,and if so,how?

what are the consequences that am likely to face?

helllllllllppppppp!!
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bwenyenye
#2 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:01:07 PM
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Just don't show up!!!
I Think Therefore I Am
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wilyum
#3 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:03:31 PM
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@bwenyenye,yes i hadnt signed any papers,bt i had accepted thro email,bt again,i will be in this industry for a while,i don't want to burn bridges,is tht advisable to do?
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Impunity
#4 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:04:00 PM
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Do you mean the job offer of garden boy at Lavington?That one just dont show up,its not a competitive post and they dont even keep records of such interviews.
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You know you've made it when you get a parking space for your yatcht.
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bkismat
#5 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:04:09 PM
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It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt...
-Mark Twain
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wilyum
#6 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:06:47 PM
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@impunity,you may call it tht way,bt am in a professional world so silly mistakes not allowed.
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chemos
#7 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:12:41 PM
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why are u declining?
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wilyum
#8 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:13:59 PM
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@chemos,better offer n among other securities issues,logistics etc....
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Ondiek
#9 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:19:24 PM
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Rule of the thumb is to never to apply for a job that you are not interested in. Why the change of heart after accepting the offer?
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wilyum
#10 Posted : Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:22:24 PM
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@ondiek,refer above,how do deal with life with only plan A? wot if it doesnt work?
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