How to politely reject a job offer?
By epchee
@epchee (27)
Malaysia
August 25, 2010 9:54pm CST
Not long ago I was in a job hunting mood and I landed a job in another company. The salary is quite good and and I decided to take up the offer and signed the offer letter. After that, I hand in my resignation letter. My current boss tried to persuade me to stay but I say no. Weeks went by and suddenly the director of the company wants to see me and offer me a promotion and salary increment. I was quite in shock and happily accepted the offer. Now the problem is how do I reject the company which I had accepted the offer earlier. I don't want to offend them, (though I am supposed to report for work in a week time and this is like a last minute rejection). How should I write the email to HR and politely tell them I will not come to work?
3 responses
@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
27 Aug 10
Well, you could just say that due to unforseen circumstances, you are unable to join the company and that you regret the same. I just hope there is no clause in the letter that says you have to join or pay some x amount. It is unethical actually seen, but then we all have to look out for ourselves and our promotion. If you are happy in your new role and the old company, go ahead and stay. Just dont repeat the same thing, for every time you wont be so lucky. Enjoy it whilst you can. Good luck.
@epchee (27)
• Malaysia
27 Aug 10
Telling them that due to unforseen circumstances doesn't sounds like an honest answer. Should I just tell the truth and say that my present company decided to promote me so I decided not to come? Perhaps in a more polite manner... I don't want to be blacklisted by that company and I still hope that I will join them in the future.
@atv818 (1980)
• United Arab Emirates
7 Sep 10
Just write them a letter. Words should be coming from the heart. You won't go wrong if it came from your heart. Don't go into the exact details. Tell them that you appreciate fo the opportunity give to you but ... (then come up with a sincere reason). Then end your letter that in the future, should your path cross theirs again, may they accept you once again. Afterwards, wish them well like "More power" or "All the best". Don't leave them immediately because it will be rude. Render a few days or weeks before leaving. Good luck to you!
