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favoritedaydream



Joined: 16 Feb 2012
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:26 pm    Post subject: breaking contract before you go Reply with quote

I've seen plenty of posts about getting to the country and discovering the job wasnt for you. this is about BEFORE i even leave.

i have an offer that is okay, but am waiting for replies from other companies. however the school that offered me the position wants me to sign a formal commitment right away.

what happens if i sign it but get a better offer in a few weeks? does breaking that contract mean i'll have to pay some sort of penalty fee? or will it just make me a jerk?
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spiral78



Joined: 05 Apr 2004
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Location: On a Short Leash

PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quite a lot depends on where (local norms and job market conditions), the specific company, and the specific contract.

We usually make an offer and give candidates a week or so to accept/decline/question/negotiate, but that's not typical worldwide.
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it'snotmyfault



Joined: 14 May 2012
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You should definitely break the contract and stay exactly where you are...
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