#JobOfferStruggles #VerbalOffer #WrittenOffer #NoticePeriod #CareerDecision
Getting a verbal job offer can be super exciting – it means all your hard work has paid off, and a new opportunity is on the horizon ๐. But what happens when you’re asked to give notice at your current job before receiving a written offer? ๐ฐ
The Dilemma
So, you got a verbal offer last week, discussed starting dates and everything seemed to be falling into place. However, you’re still waiting for that written offer to officially seal the deal. Your manager, not HR, is following up and expecting you to give notice, but you’re hesitant to do so without a written offer in hand. It’s a tricky situation to navigate, especially when you have a current job to consider ๐ค.
Practical Solutions
Here are some ways to handle this delicate situation:
1. Communicate Your Concerns
- Politely express your apprehension to your manager about the importance of having a written offer before giving your notice.
- Reiterate your enthusiasm for the opportunity but emphasize the need for a formal offer.
2. Set Clear Expectations
- Provide a timeline for when you can reasonably expect to receive the written offer.
- Offer to follow up with HR or the hiring manager to expedite the process if needed.
3. Express Gratitude
- Show appreciation for the offer and the opportunity to join the team.
- Explain that you want to ensure a smooth transition and start your new role on the right foot by having all necessary documents in place.
Remember, it’s okay to prioritize your own peace of mind and security in this situation. Trust your instincts and don’t feel pressured to make a decision before you’re ready. Your future career success depends on making informed choices, so take the time you need to ensure you’re making the best decision for yourself ๐ช.
Lastly, don’t feel guilty about attending your current company’s offsite event – you’re still an employee there until you officially resign. Keep your commitments and handle this transition with professionalism and grace ๐.
Always remember, you deserve to feel confident and secure in your career decisions. Trust the process and advocate for yourself throughout this journey. Good luck on your next career chapter! ๐ท
I would just be matter of fact and say that you will not give notice until you have the written offer. It’s a pretty standard policy. If the company doesn’t like that, it’s a red flag.
For some context, a former coworker and I both received offers from different companies. Both positions required a background check, so we both decided to wait until the background check cleared before giving notice. That was the smart thing to do. I felt nervous/guilty asking for it, but the HR person I spoke to completely understood.
Even with the written offer, there are companies rescinding offers these days. Do what you can to protect yourself.
Don’t overthink it.
>Hey [HM],
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>I’m waiting until I have a formal offer in front of me before I put in notice to my current employer. I’ll need 3-4 weeks after receiving that, so if you can get the offer to me soon we’ll still be on track for a May start date.
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>Thanks!
This isn’t your problem. If they can’t get a proper offer together soon, then you start later. Pretty simple.
Just lie to them. You don’t have shit without a written offer.
2 weeks notice is the norm. do not give notice until you have a written offer.
Whats so complex here? , just lie and say youve given notice- there is no way for them to confirm it lol
In a lot of states offers donโt mean anything either tbh, but def donโt put in notice before getting one.
I was given a verbal offer to start in a month by a director of a very large company. I was then ghosted for two months before reaching out via email, to which the director apologized and said the position isnโt available.
Donโt quit your current job until the contract is signed and confirmed.
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This is a large, very established company that everyone has heard of so I donโt think they would cancel the offer or anything
This has been happening all the time. Even respected/prestigious companies like Stripe have made candidates deal with this bullshit. Without a written offer, I would never give notice, and if anything the excuse that the fact that they are having trouble “putting an offer together” makes it *more* of a red flag, not less.
I never quit until I get through training on the new job. Never give two weeks even after you signed an offer. You run the risk of jumping into a new hellscape with no plan.
Don’t give notice until you have a written offer AND a start date and time.
And honestly, you probably don’t need to do a full two weeks notice. Depends on whether you plan on going back to the job you’re at.
You should not put in notice once you have a written offer, you should also wait til the background checks and all pre-hire steps are complete. This is totally standard and should cause no objection. Giving 3-4 weeks notice is weird though, especially as itโs quite typical for companies to put people who put in notice on immediate leave.
I was given a verbal offer to start in a month by a director of a very large company. I was then ghosted for two months before reaching out via email, to which the director apologized and said the position isnโt available.
Donโt quit your current job until the contract is signed and confirmed.
Just say yes and don’t tell anyone at your current place of employment