{"id":15313,"date":"2015-07-20T21:03:09","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T21:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=15313"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:51:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:51:10","slug":"signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You Should Say No to a Job Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15317\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer.png\" alt=\"signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer\" width=\"1326\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer.png 1326w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So you think you\u2019re done with the hard part: you\u2019ve submitted your resume to several companies,\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/why-you-keep-getting-interviews-but-no-job-offers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>gone through several rounds of interviews<\/strong>,<\/a>\u00a0and you\u2019ve even landed a job. Awesome! But here\u2019s the harder part: you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019re going to accept the job. It\u2019s natural to feel a little apprehensive with signing a job contract. Not only is your career shaped by each job you accept, but you will also commit to something you\u2019ll spend at least 40 hours a week on. But at the same time, you don\u2019t want to turn down an opportunity. You don\u2019t want to be unemployed so why would you turn down a job that is readily offered to you? Many things are determined by your job, whether you see it right away or not. It\u2019s not a decision to take lightly. How do you know if it\u2019s just a case of cold feet or if you really should say no to a job offer? Here are signs to help you out:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer\/#You_didnt_build_a_good_rapport_with_your_manager\" title=\"You didn\u2019t build a good rapport with your manager.\">You didn\u2019t build a good rapport with your manager.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer\/#The_companys_reputation_as_an_employer_is_a_little_lacking\" title=\"The company\u2019s reputation as an employer is a little lacking.\">The company\u2019s reputation as an employer is a little lacking.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer\/#The_position_has_a_high_turnover_rate\" title=\"The position has a high turnover rate.\">The position has a high turnover rate.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer\/#The_job_offer_suddenly_looks_different_from_what_was_initially_discussed\" title=\"The job offer suddenly looks different from what was initially discussed.\">The job offer suddenly looks different from what was initially discussed.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer\/#The_terms_of_your_employment_may_not_be_totally_legal\" title=\"The terms of your employment may not be totally legal.\">The terms of your employment may not be totally legal.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-you-should-say-no-to-a-job-offer\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr\u00a0today and find the right job for you. You can also\u00a0subscribe\u00a0to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!\">Sign up on Kalibrr\u00a0today and find the right job for you. You can also\u00a0subscribe\u00a0to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_didnt_build_a_good_rapport_with_your_manager\"><\/span><strong>You didn\u2019t build a good rapport with your manager.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your relationship with your boss can make or break your career. Your interviews with your potential boss can tell you a lot about the dynamic that the two of you will have at work. It can also give you an idea of what the work culture is like at the company. Did you feel like the tone of your conversation was positive? At any moment during the interview, did you feel attacked in any way? If you feel like your experience with your future manager was negative or that your personalities or working styles could clash, then it\u2019s possible that the job isn\u2019t for you. Personally, I believe in trusting your gut on this one. I once had an interview where I felt a really awkward vibe with my future managers. Talking to them felt almost antagonistic so I was surprised to get a phone call a few days later telling me I got the job. \u00a0My first ever job offer should have excited me but I felt trepidation instead. I took that as a sign to say no. Months later, a friend who wound up working for the same company told me that new employees who worked for that team often quit after a couple of months because of the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/blog\/some-ways-to-handle-toxic-people-at-work\">toxic work culture<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_companys_reputation_as_an_employer_is_a_little_lacking\"><\/span><strong>The company\u2019s reputation as an employer is a little lacking.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What people say about the company you\u2019re planning to work for matters a lot. If people who previously worked at the company cannot say good things about working there then consider that a big, red flag. Sometimes a company might have a prestigious brand name so you\u2019ll naturally be interested in working there, but you should also consider what goes on behind the scenes.\u00a0Do some research on what companies are really like by talking to previous and current employees. They know how things really work behind the glitz and glamour of a prestigious company. These employees also have the inside track on how the company\u2019s finances are doing. You\u2019ll want to invest your time and career a company that is stable and has a long-term future. If the company\u2019s financial condition seems to be in jeopardy, your future with them will be uncertain and you might find yourself without a job soon. \u00a0Know what you\u2019re getting yourself into before you commit to anything.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_position_has_a_high_turnover_rate\"><\/span><strong>The position has a high turnover rate.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you find out that the company is frequently looking for new employees to replace the position offered to you, then it\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t last that long in the position either.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/outside-voices-careers\/2011\/04\/07\/when-to-say-no-to-a-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A position with a high turnover rate usually has many issues plaguing it<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0and if people can\u2019t last more than a few years (or months) on the job, it is probably a serious issue. You might be tempted to think that you can do a better job than everyone before you, and that might be true. However, consider it a warning sign that many others were so unsatisfied that they left the job so quickly even if it could look bad on their resumes. You should be able to see a future in every company you join, so taking on a job that has a history of people fleeing quickly might not be a good idea.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_job_offer_suddenly_looks_different_from_what_was_initially_discussed\"><\/span><strong>The job offer suddenly looks different from what was initially discussed.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signing an employment contract is legally binding. You will be liable for whatever is written on it, no matter what was verbally discussed by you and the employer.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kathycaprino\/2014\/09\/09\/how-to-know-when-to-turn-down-the-job-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be cautious about signing your offer if the terms of your employment are suddenly different.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Review the details of your job description and make sure it\u2019s the same job you discussed with hiring specialists or supervisors at your interviews. Make sure that the listed supervisor on your contract is the same supervisor that was introduced to you. Look very closely at the compensation package listed n your contract and make sure that nothing has changed from what was discussed before.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_terms_of_your_employment_may_not_be_totally_legal\"><\/span><strong>The terms of your employment may not be totally legal.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, everyone needs a job but if you think you\u2019ll be employed under shady and possibly illegal conditions then it\u2019s more than advisable to say no to the job. By no means should you be employed under abusive conditions that will take advantage of you. As always, do some research into the terms of your employment. Research into the Labor Code and other Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) provisions to make sure everything is aboveboard. Is there anything in your job description that wouldn\u2019t be allowed for any other job position? For example, would you be subjected to an unhealthy work environment without proper training and equipment? Will the job force you to perform anything illegal or dangerous? Look closely at your compensation package. Make sure you will be paid what is due to you when it is due to you. There are countless reasons why you should or should not\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accept a job offer<\/a><\/strong>. Do what you think will be best for your well-being and your career. Ultimately, it all boils down to the basics: accept the job if you think you can be work safely, treated well, compensated justly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Sign up on Kalibrr<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0today and find the right job for you. You can also\u00a0<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/confirmsubscription.com\/h\/i\/77238488FF110D6D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>subscribe<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you think you\u2019re done with the hard part: you\u2019ve submitted your resume to several companies,\u00a0gone through several rounds of interviews,\u00a0and you\u2019ve even landed a job. Awesome! But here\u2019s the harder part: you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019re going to accept the job. It\u2019s natural to feel a little apprehensive with signing a job contract. 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