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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
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 Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject: Posting for a friend: Can he cancel one univ for another? |
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A guy I know has accepted a new university job with a school here in Korea. The actual contract has not been signed yet (it's coming to him in the mail), but this friend did sign a letter of intent for the school, so-to-speak. An advisor has been in touch with him.
Now, some time later, a much better school has informed him that they are extending an offer.
This friend is out of the country at the moment, and without a visa currently. Would there be any problem with canceling the first school for the other?
In my opinion, I'd say "no problem" but I'd like some feedback from other people here.
Thanks. |
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Ramen
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| Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't understand why an intelligent guy like you would ask such a simple but stupid question that you already have an answer to. |
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bassexpander
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| Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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| I know what I'd say... just knew this individual would appreciate some additional insight. |
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nobbyken
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Location: Yongin ^^
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| Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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I reckon he should share his intentions with the school he signed the letter-of-intent with.
This gives them more adequate time to find a suitable replacement, and shouldn't leave too much of a stain on your friends name. The better school should be able to sort his visa, and save the first school from pointless labour and costs. This things have a tendancy to come back and bite. |
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withnail
Joined: 13 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul, South Korea.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 4:52 am Post subject: |
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| Ramen wrote: |
| Don't understand why an intelligent guy like you would ask such a simple but stupid question that you already have an answer to. |
there are no stupid questions, just stupid answers... |
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KoreanAmbition
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
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Bassexpander,
That problem is 100% the exact same situation facing Naturegirl.
I think there is another thread currently running where that same issue has been/is being discussed.
I don't see how this is a problem in any way at all. The only thing your friend loses is the good name and honest reputation that they offered to the first school. However, money is money...and good jobs aren't great jobs. Therefore, I say until a contract is signed, if you can stomach going back on your word, then go for it. It's not easy, but neither is life.
I would have trouble doing it because I try to make good on my promises. However, if anything from the letter of intent has no been followed to a "t" then I would have no regrets about signing elsewhere. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:31 am Post subject: |
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| nobbyken wrote: |
I reckon he should share his intentions with the school he signed the letter-of-intent with.
This gives them more adequate time to find a suitable replacement, and shouldn't leave too much of a stain on your friends name. The better school should be able to sort his visa, and save the first school from pointless labour and costs. This things have a tendancy to come back and bite. |
That is sound advice.
Your friend can do this professionally and let his current potential employer know with sufficient time so the school can find a replacement.
This is basic professional courtesy and it pays off in the long run. |
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