Accepting 2 Job Offers?

[rx2010]

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Hi everyone,

Is it unprofessional to accept 2 job offers? Neither of the offers are a contract for employment; they both state the offer is an "at will" employment meaning the employer or myself can terminate the employment relationship at anytime for any reason.

I already accepted one offer, but I'm still not sure if later down the line I might want to go with the other company, and they want a response within the next week... I was thinking I can accept both and once I've made up my mind 100%, then I would inform the other employer I decided I don't want the offer? Or should I just turn down the offer since I already took the other employer's offer?

What would y'all do?

 

[crazybob]

Hi everyone,

Is it unprofessional to accept 2 job offers? Neither of the offers are a contract for employment; they both state the offer is an "at will" employment meaning the employer or myself can terminate the employment relationship at anytime for any reason.

I already accepted one offer, but I'm still not sure if later down the line I might want to go with the other company, and they want a response within the next week... I was thinking I can accept both and once I've made up my mind 100%, then I would inform the other employer I decided I don't want the offer? Or should I just turn down the offer since I already took the other employer's offer?

What would y'all do?

If you're working part time and working at both jobs isn't too much on top of your school work, then go for it, even though most people would not recommend it.

Also, check to see if anything in their contracts would not allow you to work for the other company when you're employed with one.

I would just pick the one where I would learn the most, enjoy working, benefit from making connections, and feel happy.

 

[rx2010]

If you're working part time and working at both jobs isn't too much on top of your school work, then go for it, even though most people would not recommend it.

Also, check to see if anything in their contracts would not allow you to work for the other company when you're employed with one.

I would just pick the one where I would learn the most, enjoy working, benefit from making connections, and feel happy.

These job offers are for when I graduate in May 2010 for a full time position as a pharmacist. I would love to work full time for one company and part time for the other, but highly doubt they will allow it since they are competitors.

 

[J ROD]

These job offers are for when I graduate in May 2010 for a full time position as a pharmacist. I would love to work full time for one company and part time for the other, but highly doubt they will allow it since they are competitors.

Sounds like retail...I would accept them both then and make my decision later after I figured out which one I wanted.

Just make sure there are no contracts involved.....🙂

 

[spacecowgirl]

It would be very unprofessional and you'd be burning bridges. I'd be really careful here; if you can leave "at will" you can be fired at will or get yourself blacklisted at will.

The pharmacy world is really pretty small, don't put yourself in a bad position.

 

[J ROD]

Maybe do a letter of intent then like the high school athletes do....just remember you are a first round pick!!

Here's an actual good question!

Will either one of them guarantee you a home store or will you have to float around?

 

[rx2010]

Maybe do a letter of intent then like the high school athletes do....just remember you are a first round pick!!

Here's an actual good question!

Will either one of them guarantee you a home store or will you have to float around?

I asked about the home store or having to float and they don't have a definite store for me right now. They said I have to float around during training and based on my preceptor's evaluations, they will assign me to a store they think best fits me. I guess they wanna see how slow or fast I work to decide whether to put me at a high volume or low volume store?

 

[J ROD]

I asked about the home store or having to float and they don't have a definite store for me right now. They said I have to float around during training and based on my preceptor's evaluations, they will assign me to a store they think best fits me. I guess they wanna see how slow or fast I work to decide so they know to put me at a high volume or low volume store?

Work slow then!! Same pay for more work.....not smart!! 😀

Then, when you get there, you can bust a move!!

 

[rx2010]

Work slow then!! Same pay for more work.....not smart!! 😀

Then, when you get there, you can bust a move!!

Hahaha, I agree! However, I already accepted Kroger's offer, and they pay you based on how many scripts your store fills on average. The more they fill, the more you get paid, and same goes for your yearly bonus. CVS just gives a set yearly salary regardless of the volume your store does.

 

[J ROD]

Hahaha, I agree! However, I already accepted Kroger's offer, and they pay you based on how many scripts your store fills on average. The more they fill, the more you get paid, and same goes for your yearly bonus. CVS just gives a set yearly salary regardless of the volume your store does.

Then, accept CVS's offer and pull the ole ditch and switch!!

Just kidding....

I rather work for Kroger. I hear they are a good company and imagine you would do a lower volume there.

 

[PumpkinSmasher]

It would be very unprofessional and you'd be burning bridges. I'd be really careful here; if you can leave "at will" you can be fired at will or get yourself blacklisted at will.

The pharmacy world is really pretty small, don't put yourself in a bad position.

Agreed, you do not want to start off your career burning bridges. Even though you took the position at Kroger, I would still send the CVS hiring manager a letter thanking them for the offer/opportunity, hope to work together in the future, best wishes.

Stay classy SDN...

 

[rx2010]

Thanks for the input, everyone! I decided I'm going to stick with Kroger and turn down CVS. I really wanted to work for CVS part time, but that won't happen... I do plan on sending them a thank you letter for the offer like pumpkin suggested, but I'm not sure what to say for my reason as to why I'm not accepting their offer... I was talking to my friends earlier about it and they said either tell them it's too soon for me to make a decision, or say I want to be closer to family and the area they offered me is far from my family (I can't use this excuse because I told them during my interview that I wanted that area since I have family close by). They told me don't tell them I took Kroger's offer because they won't hire me in the future if I decide I want to work for them...

 

[PharmDstudent]

Thanks for the input, everyone! I decided I'm going to stick with Kroger and turn down CVS. I really wanted to work for CVS part time, but that won't happen... I do plan on sending them a thank you letter for the offer like pumpkin suggested, but I'm not sure what to say for my reason as to why I'm not accepting their offer... I was talking to my friends earlier about it and they said either tell them it's too soon for me to make a decision, or say I want to be closer to family and the area they offered me is far from my family (I can't use this excuse because I told them during my interview that I wanted that area since I have family close by). They told me don't tell them I took Kroger's offer because they won't hire me in the future if I decide I want to work for them...

Why do you have to give them a reason? I don't see why that's necessary...

 

[rx2010]

Why do you have to give them a reason? I don't see why that's necessary...

I think they might expect a reason because when they called me 2 days ago to see if I was gonna take their offer, I asked if they can give me an extension and she asked me why do I need an extension.

 

[PharmDstudent]

I think they might expect a reason because when they called me 2 days ago to see if I was gonna take their offer, I asked if they can give me an extension and she asked me why do I need an extension.

So what if they expect a reason??? Just tell them that you're declining their offer, thankful for their consideration, appreciate everything they've done for you so far, and regret that you will not be working for them.

If you start divulging too much information about your situation, then you'll get yourself in trouble.
They can assume anything they want, but until you mess up and say something subjective that they don't like, they'll have no justification in thinking one way or the other.
They'll find out that you're working for Kroger, one way or the other, but that has nothing to do with your current job offer.

 

[J ROD]

I think they might expect a reason because when they called me 2 days ago to see if I was gonna take their offer, I asked if they can give me an extension and she asked me why do I need an extension.

Tell them employment at will.....😀