Turning down a job offer

[Candlecassie]

I was offered a job I really am keen on however, the contract came though and it’s not for me in terms of money, holidays, sick pay and pension.

Do you just say thank you but no thanks or do you go into detail about why you are declining? It’s an admin job in a firm of 35 offices so I know things like holidays, sick pay and pension will be set across the board.

I think it’s always worth a shot a negotiating. Depends how much they want you?

I emailed one I had been offered and said that, on reflection, the position didn’t suit my family commitments.

You don’t have to go into detail, they will just offer to the next candidate & move on.

Surely you agree terms before you get as far as a contract?

Any way just decline by email tonight and they will offer the second place person.

@topcat2014

Surely you agree terms before you get as far as a contract?

Any way just decline by email tonight and they will offer the second place person.

Do you? It’s my first role change in 13 years. I went to interview, they phoned and said we’d like to offer you the job and will write with our terms. I got the contract and staff handbook. The salary was less than I was on so I questioned that. A second contract came but I don’t like the terms.

@10001namechanges

I emailed one I had been offered and said that, on reflection, the position didn’t suit my family commitments.

You don’t have to go into detail, they will just offer to the next candidate & move on.

Thank you.

@10001namechanges

I emailed one I had been offered and said that, on reflection, the position didn’t suit my family commitments.

You don’t have to go into detail, they will just offer to the next candidate & move on.

Do not say that!

Be honest about why your are declining

Your family commitments are immaterial and make you sound like a 1950s housewife looking for pin money, not a serious employee

@10001namechanges

I emailed one I had been offered and said that, on reflection, the position didn’t suit my family commitments.

You don’t have to go into detail, they will just offer to the next candidate & move on.

Way to set Feminism back 30 years!!

Yes, be honest, why wouldn't you? It will help them to know, I always want to!

Of course you should be honest about why you’re declining. It’s good for them to have feedback that they can use to change for the better and you never know, they might come back to you with a better offer.

@Candlecassie

I was offered a job I really am keen on however, the contract came though and it’s not for me in terms of money, holidays, sick pay and pension.

Do you just say thank you but no thanks or do you go into detail about why you are declining? It’s an admin job in a firm of 35 offices so I know things like holidays, sick pay and pension will be set across the board.

money, holidays, sick pay and pension

Was this not clear in the advert and interview?

What don't you like about the terms.

Have they upped the money?

I'd go back and say that you're not keen on xyz first and see what happens.

Somethings they can't change but they can give more money to compensate for them.

If it's still not right tell them. The recruiters will thank you because it gives them information they can use to pressure higher up to change the conditions.

Just tell them what you want

oh wow, ignore the ridiculous advice about declining stating "family commitments". that's just unprofessional - a man would never decline like that. it makes it sound like your childcare fell through or something.

just decline saying that after reviewing the terms of the offer (remuneration, holidays, sick pay and pension) you decline the offer of employment. thank them and say good luck finding a suitable candidate.

job done.

but don't state some bizarre made up thing which makes it look like it's your family situation that prompted the decline. if it's a good organisation/manager they may well come back with a question on how they can support if you say that (e.g. do you need more flexible hours or different working pattern or something.)