Tech IndustryOct 1, 2019
Compassturtlebaee

how to turn down an accepted offer

i accepted an offer at facebook, but recenty got an offer at Amazon that has better comp and is in my desired city (also close to girlfriend) overview of both offers below. how bad would it look to turn down the offer after accpeting it at facebook? what should i do? same position facebook west coast (far from family) TC 160k amazon east coast (close to family) tc 190k

Amazon blr2sea Oct 1, 2019

I would recommend just talking to Facebook, tell them the reasoning. Your reasons sound valid, they are not made up or stupid! But, the question is, if Facebook give higher counter offer, would you re-consider?

Compass turtlebaee OP Oct 1, 2019

No, even if they offered more money I’d rather be close to home

Compass turtlebaee OP Oct 1, 2019

Do you think it looks bad I accepted and then declined? At the time I had no Idea amazon would come Through

T-Mobile A-b-c-d-e Oct 1, 2019

Tell them you’re no longer able to accept for personal reasons

Oracle not_larry Oct 1, 2019

Ghost them.

Compass turtlebaee OP Oct 1, 2019

Lol have you ever done this

Oracle not_larry Oct 1, 2019

No but many recruiters have done that to me. I want someone to pay back 😃

Roku cruella Oct 1, 2019

Op: FB fo. FB: noooooo

Facebook easzss Oct 1, 2019

That's how i feel after investing in Roku stock. Are you guys going to bounce back anytime soon?

Amazon Looking4 Oct 1, 2019

Ask FB to match you with a team on the east coast and ask them to match the Amazon offer. They will prob work with you here. But seriously, welcome to Amazon.

Compass turtlebaee OP Oct 1, 2019

How should I propose this to FB without coming off as demanding

Amazon Looking4 Oct 1, 2019

Be nice, be sincere (and mean it), explain your reasoning. Don’t threaten. Just say you really like to start with FB and like to work with them to make this happen. Sometimes it’s amazing to see how much empathy people have if we are nice.

Ness Technologies __|__ Oct 1, 2019

Ask Facebook to hire at ur desired location and comp

Amazon AMZNBucks Oct 1, 2019

That's now how it works, they won't switch locations if they don't have offices there 😂😂

Symantec sMLt10 Oct 1, 2019

Just tell FB you are no longer able to accept the employment offer and that you appreciate the consideration. Good luck at Amazon

Compass maelle Oct 1, 2019

Why are you leaving us?

Microsoft orki Oct 1, 2019

I have done it in the past and honestly nobody cares - do it in a respectful way and don’t ghost please. Do what you think is the best for your future

Airbnb kYFK02 Oct 1, 2019

Just text back “sike”