Help! Scared to call HR to take back acceptance of job offer

[rachel629]

Hi! I need help! I've been agonizing for weeks now. I got 2 job offers both in intensive care unit. One per diem and one fulltime. I already accepted the fulltime position, did the medical test and finalized HR papers. The orientation starts on feb 2. I just got a job offer today for the per diem position at a hospital a lot closer to my house. I've been waiting for that per diem position and I thought it will never be offered to me, hence I accepted the fulltime position. Their orientation falls on the same date. The per diem position is very convenient for me and that is what I really want. But how do I go about telling the other hospital about my decision? I really dread doing the phone call. I'm sure HR will be very mad at me!

[rachel629]

They were already interving the next day I called them up to cancel my application. I know because my husband works there. I called them almost 2 weeks before orientation date. I guess that was enough time to interview, do background check and employment checkup for a new applicant and still be included in the orientation I was scheduled to attend. All's well then.

[llg, PhD, RN]

I'm glad you did the right thing and withdrew leaving them enough time to fill the position before the desired start date. Somebody out there desparate for a job is now going to get an offer very soon. Good for you!

Good luck with the new job you DID decide to take.

[tclema]

Yes I am glad too, for the new employee and HR and the hospital. :)

Congrats though for getting the job you wanted.