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[yoonish]

Hi everyone.

So I got an official offer from CDI a few weeks ago, and I've been waiting for their contract to arrive. However, in the meantime, I got an email from a different place that offered me a better position. It's not an official offer yet, but I actually think I'd like this other position better than the one offered by CDI.

However, I feel uneasy about sending a rejection letter to CDI, because I've negotiated for a position in Seoul + they've said that they'll send me to a location in Seoul, which makes me a bit obligated to work for CDI. But then, I haven't signed the contract yet because they still haven't sent me my contract yet, and plus, to be honest, I'm quite a bit irritated with how they don't communicate with me in a timely manner. (They told me to wait on booking my tickets till they tell me to purchase it, which I find it a bit odd.) I've only told them that I'll accept it because it seemed like it's a better deal than other offers.

So in this situation, if I do get an official offer from the other position, would it be appropriate for me to send a rejection letter to CDI after I've responded via email that I'll accept their offer, since I haven't signed their contract yet?

[afsjesse]

You are not obligated to anyone in this country until you have your visa. Even then its alway's your choice to leave if you want. Go for the better position if you feel you need too. Common sense dictates that, but I understand why you would feel this way. My advice is to do what your gut says.

[red_devil]

First of all make sure you've done your homework, and found out what it's like teaching at those specific places. Simply getting the best technical details on the contract doesn't mean it's the best FOR you. Also, to avoid burning bridges make sure you talk to your CDI contact and let them know - you never know, they may be able to match the offer.

[maddog]

A rejection letter?!

Send an email telling them that (a) you've recieved and better offer and (b) you're tired of their tardiness. You're not obliged to work for anyone until you've got a visa. Even then, it's a free world.

If the other offer is genuinely better, take it.

MD