How to break a job contract?

[BoardShivers]

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... before the start date.
The contract is not binding.
So whats the best professional way to tell them that I am pursuing another opportunity and would like to nullify the contract.

 

[JeSuisPathology]

Be honest. Hopefully you have a good excuse (found an opportunity close to family for example). Graciously thank them for having given you the job in the first place.

 

[bioguy]

... before the start date.
The contract is not binding.

How do you know that the contract is not binding?