Tech IndustryJul 20, 2021
AmazonflSg07

Reject an already accepted offer

I need to reject an already accepted offer from PayPal. Any tips? What should I write in the email? TC 180k

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Amazon pip šŸ¤˜ Jul 20, 2021

If you don't want to be blacklisted, maybe explain over call why you had to reject the offer. And put it on email again, and state that you would love to consider future opportunities.

LinkedIn cnrksxjfj Jul 20, 2021

Iā€™m guessing you got a better offer. Thereā€™s a few easy outs depending on the scenario. One is if youā€™re in Seattle and the offer is in the Bay Area then you can say some family stuff came up and you canā€™t move to the Bay.

Oracle gangstar Jul 20, 2021

I did this and worked out pretty well

Amazon flSg07 OP Jul 20, 2021

Yeah I am thinking the same. ā€œI need to move to LA for personal reasons and as PayPal doesnā€™t have permanent wfh policy I am unable to join. Even if I join, will have to resign soon as need to move max by the end of October. I would definitely like to consider opportunities in the futureā€

LinkedIn chickfil Jul 20, 2021

Yea no one cares. Just send email and move on.

Byram Healthcare SLfI52 Jul 20, 2021

Paypal is really good . Iā€™m surprised how you decided to reject the offer . But anyways itā€™s personal preference

Amazon flSg07 OP Jul 20, 2021

I am accepting a full remote position with ZipRecruiter.

Amazon flublecrnk Jul 20, 2021

Nice how was the interview process at ZR?

Oracle sPVa60 Jul 20, 2021

Call the recruiter and explain the situation. Be honest and they will understand. Donā€™t just send an email, shows lack of respect.

Facebook kKVl70 Jul 20, 2021

I've had a recruiter get really angry at me before for an analogous situation (but not as bad). I thought it was pretty unprofessional, but he seems to be climbing the ladder at the company he works for. Maybe this kind of manipulation works enough that it changes some peoples' minds about reneging.

Google akamaru Jul 20, 2021

I did that once, and I booked a meeting face to face to tell them my reasons (pre-covid). Whatever you do, please let us know how it went so people can learn.