[geeks] Re: Career advice

[Gary Nichols]

*Putting on the 'from experience' hat*

It would be best that you call them immediately and explain that due to 
unforseen circumstances, you are unable to accept the job and thank them 
for the opportunity.

Most HR dept's don't go through all the painful paperwork and 
time-consuming stuff until your first day.  If you avoid going in the 
first day you save them a lot of work and $$$.

They will appreciate it, trust me.

Gary

 On Tue, 4 Jun 2002, Scott McCool wrote:

> Sigh, that's the problem isn't it? (:
> 
> To complicate things, I just got the verbal offer for Job #3 -- and it
> pays better then I expected.  A small absolute $$ raise from what I make
> now, with much lower cost of living (but it's 1099, so higher taxes and
> insurance out of my own pocket)....
> 
> I'm waiting to hear back from one of their developers to see how much
> Linux is involved (will they object to me using a linux box for network
> monitoring & 'it shop' like duties?  Will they want/allow me to work on
> porting their app to other app servers on other platforms?)
> 
> Has anyone screwed an employer like I'm considering? (Starting on Monday,
> considering calling them tommorow and apologizing them but telling them I
> can't start)