Will I be backlisted if I accept and then back out later?

I got an offer for SWE intern role at Walmart and have 5 days left to accept it. I am getting referrals, OAs and interview calls from other better companies. What happens if I accept the offer right now and reject it later? Will face any consequences on my future employment prospects with any company? This is the only offer in hand right now. #walmart #swe #sde #offer #reject

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Microsoft ragegoat Dec 9, 2021

Yes

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TYWD53 Dec 9, 2021

Nahh! You can do it. Just do it nicely and tell them you got a new nd better offer.

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Crest Data Systems iamjava OP Dec 9, 2021

Umm it's like notifying them about my acceptance/rejection through the workday portal. That will be like an eSign I believe

Salesforce renfar Dec 9, 2021

Legal effect? Employment is at will in the US, you can quit any time you want, even before you have started.

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neutral123 Dec 9, 2021

Create a pole

Crest Data Systems iamjava OP Dec 9, 2021

Done

Salesforce SlimJimm Dec 9, 2021

It’s Walmart man, there’s worse places you could be blacklisted. Go get that better offer! Gotta take care of yourself first

Salesforce Gwds12 Dec 9, 2021

Accept and reneg if you get an offer.

Microsoft CTNuj Dec 9, 2021

You should accept for now if you don’t wanna risk it and renege if needed. One offer is better than nothing

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buudcb Dec 9, 2021

Why do you care about being blacklisted by Walmart?

Salesforce renfar Dec 10, 2021

OP, don’t worry about “legal” reasons stated above, that’s complete BS. Reneging at Walmart at worst would get you blacklisted from there.

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neutral123 Dec 10, 2021

The maximum loss will be getting blacklisted from Walmart. But who tf cares. Get that better offer. Yolo