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To not hand notice in until I see the new job contract?

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Celia24 · 26/04/2024 12:47

I've been offered a job in writing with the position, salary and start time outlined.

I don't know any of the other t&cs, pension, holidays etc

They have said they understand I'll need a few days to speak to my manager. In the next breath that they will send the contract within a few days.

AIBU to tell them I'll give notice once I have the contract?

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cujo · 26/04/2024 13:07

IDontLikePinaColadas · 26/04/2024 13:02

Definitely get a contract first, and ideally a lawyer to cast their eye over it too.

Or they could just read it themselves - like 99% of the population...

But maybe I'm in the minority as I've never considered doing this?

A written offer seems okay to me though, its not like you'd really get much more security with a contract. If they are going to pull the plug they'll do it either way. You have to be the judge of what sort of company they are as to your comfort levels.

IDontLikePinaColadas · 26/04/2024 13:02

Definitely get a contract first, and ideally a lawyer to cast their eye over it too.

Original poster
Celia24 · 26/04/2024 12:54

@Superstoria I think if they told me those terms in email that would be fine

I'm sure standard stuff but id feel nervous accepting until I know more.

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Dery · 26/04/2024 12:50

That seems sensible to me.

Superstoria · 26/04/2024 12:49

Ultimately it is of course up to you and how quickly you want to move, but I don’t think i’ve ever waited for written contract to resign- just written offer. Can they clarify those terms in an email, would that be enough?

Lemuriformes · 26/04/2024 12:48

Nope. Don't give notice till you have seen the contract and are happy with it.