I accepted a job offer but now I want to change my mind?

[ninaricci]

I recently accepted a job offer which I am to start in 10 days. When I accepted the job I looked at benefits, particularly health, for just me as my children are covered by their dad. today I found out that their dad may be losing his job in the very near future (high probability) which would mean I would need to put the children on my insurance BUT with the job I accepted it is $300 a pay period for me to include them! I have 2 other job offers which pay less but have better health coverage for a family. Also, the accepted job is 5 days a week, the other 2 are 3days leaving room for job #2 if need be (especially if we are down to one bread winner).

Can anyone offer advice on retracting a job acceptance?????? I feel very very obligated and think it will shed me in a bad light to back out. thank you!

[navyguyhm3]

I came across this problem myself..i was offered a job..but it was admin (QA/QC medical records). I took the job because it was 23/hr. But, after sometime of thinking about it..i really didn't want it. I didn't want to be a desk jockey, I wanted to use my skills as a nurse working with patients..not paper.

I gave them a courtesy call, and kindly rescinded their offer after accepting the position and was honest in the explanation i gave them. Tell them like it is..but you don't need to get into your personal finances, just merely explain that you you need to go with a company that has competitive but more affordable insurance plans for your family. It might be cheaper to forget about company plans and find private insurance as well. There are many out there with usually better rates and coverage.

Anyhow, a courtesy call is a good option, and it will reflect on your character, so if by chance, you happen to inquire about a future job with them, you will not be remembered as the 'rude one' who couldn't even politely decline an offer.

[gigglymo]

Just be honest. Tell them you were very excited about the position, but due to unforeseen circumstances in your family, you will be taking another position that will allow you to work a second position if need be. Thank them for the opportunity, and reiterate that you think they have a wonderful facility and you wish them all the best. Good luck to you - and nice work on getting three offers!

[caliotter3]

You have a good reason to do so. Do it in writing and waste no more time. If you take the time to talk to them when you bring the letter in, I am sure they will understand the circumstances.

[GHGoonette, BSN, RN]

Yes, by all means retract your acceptance, and be honest about your reasons; they are valid and perfectly understandable. I would phone them so that they are aware ASAP that you are no longer available, and follow it up with a letter thanking them for their offer and that you regret not to be able to accept it.

[pmshiftrn, BSN, RN]

I came across this problem myself..i was offered a job..but it was admin (QA/QC medical records). I took the job because it was 23/hr. But, after sometime of thinking about it..i really didn't want it. I didn't want to be a desk jockey, I wanted to use my skills as a nurse working with patients..not paper.

I gave them a courtesy call, and kindly rescinded their offer after accepting the position and was honest in the explanation i gave them. Tell them like it is..but you don't need to get into your personal finances, just merely explain that you you need to go with a company that has competitive but more affordable insurance plans for your family. It might be cheaper to forget about company plans and find private insurance as well. There are many out there with usually better rates and coverage.

Anyhow, a courtesy call is a good option, and it will reflect on your character, so if by chance, you happen to inquire about a future job with them, you will not be remembered as the 'rude one' who couldn't even politely decline an offer.

Excellent response :-)

[pmshiftrn, BSN, RN]

Just be honest. Tell them you were very excited about the position, but due to unforeseen circumstances in your family, you will be taking another position that will allow you to work a second position if need be. Thank them for the opportunity, and reiterate that you think they have a wonderful facility and you wish them all the best. Good luck to you - and nice work on getting three offers!

I totally agree. I'm in a somewhat similar situation, too. The difference with me is that I'd be turning down a job offer that I'm expecting to get this week. The hospital has hinted that they'd have a different position available in about 3 months that I'd much rather get. I'd rather wait for what I really want.

[Isabelle49]

Rescind your offer and tell them you received a better one. You must look out for #1, your children.

[Mackie88]

Be careful if you do this. I did it with Amita and told them I had an offer at a different facility more in line with my career goals. Turns out the other hospital is Amita. They blacklisted me from all Amita hospitals, all my applications went to not accepted overnight. The recruiter suddenly flipped into a massive @$$hole when I told him I rescinded the offer.

[JadedCPN, BSN, RN]

Absolutely put your children first. Just understand there could be consequences to rescinding the offer, including being blacklisted from the facility in the future. I was close friends with a recruiter years ago and she said rescinding after accepting an offer was a sure way to never get hired at that facility again.

[Sour Lemon]

This is an almost ten years old "zombie" thread. Hopefully, the OP has figured things out by now.

[JadedCPN, BSN, RN]

52 minutes ago, Sour Lemon said:

This is an almost ten years old "zombie" thread. Hopefully, the OP has figured things out by now.

Oh man, I finally fell victim to a zombie thread!