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So I accepted a job offer two weeks ago and am set to start next wednesday. However, a company that had flown me out to Pittsburgh last week just offered me a role. Of course, it's conditional on various background checks (i'm a felon)** What is the right course of action is these situations? The base pay is equivilent, but company B has significantly better benefits and growth potential.
Company A:
start up/small
good people
laid back culture and dress
in Ohio
Company B:
big corporation
casual dress
good benefits
better growth opportunities
in Pennsylvania
What should I do in this situation?
a. Start at A and then go join B in two or three weeks
b. Turn down A and wait for my conditional offer to be finalized
c. Turn down B and commit to company A
d. other
** PA does have legislation, Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act, which should make it harder them to retract the offer after doing the background check
Is it safe to assume that the position you are applying for is not one of the many career fields that are exempt from the act, as well as the fact that the felony does not have any bearing on the job for which you have applied? Out of curiosity, is Company A aware of the conviction?
Personally, I'd be inclined to call the hiring manager at Company B and tell him about my conviction, and see what he says from there. If he says, "no problem" you should be okay. If he hems and haws and needs to check with the big boys, you may very well be in trouble. Get it out in the open and find out if it is a problem. If it is, head over to Company A.
Company A:
start up/small
good people
laid back culture and dress
in Ohio
no 401k
got job after one phone interview
Company B:
big corporation
casual dress
good benefits
better growth opportunities
in Pennsylvania
solid 401k match
cool office space
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