Can You Renege on a Job Offer Once You've Accepted?

Whether it’s Pinterest, the NFL, or that cool boutique agency in your field, you probably have that one company you’d drop everything to work for. And typically, it’s not a big deal to move on from your company if the perfect opportunity comes up, especially if you’ve been in your current position for more than a year or two.

But what if that perfect job offer comes in before you even start your current job? What do you do if you’ve already confirmed you’ll start at another company — and then in waltzes “The One?” Can you renege on a job offer that you’ve already accepted?

This is a tough question, and unfortunately, there really isn’t a clear-cut answer. Sure, you can legally renege on a job offer — at-will employment means you can technically leave at the drop of a hat — but there’s much more to consider before you turn down one company for another. Read more...