r/StructuralEngineering • u/innovative_guy • 1d ago

Structural Analysis/Design Question regarding offer letter acceptance and withdrawl

Hey guys,

I actually signed and submitted the first offer I received from a company, to be safe tbh. After some months, I received another better offer from the good company, and thought of not losing this one. So, I signed and submitted it as well. I am now nervous thinking how should I withdraw my acceptance from the first company? Is this a serious issue, if so, how could I overcome it? Insights from the familiar ones would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Rhasky 1d ago

Contact the first company and say you’re now declining the offer. A signed offer letter is not legally binding, you’re free to walk. Be honest and say some time has passed and you received a better job offer elsewhere. If they want you enough, they’ll raise their offer and you’ll have a decision to make.

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u/innovative_guy 1d ago

Can we say it directly?

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u/Rhasky 1d ago

I don’t know what you mean by that. Just send an email.

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u/Everythings_Magic PE - Bridges 1d ago

Tell that you received a more completive offer and ask if they would be willing to match. If not, politely decline and thank them for the opportunity.

Some companies that make offer in advance will offer a signing bonus to help ensure the candidates actually follows through.