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How would you handle this situation?
If you want to be a little nicer about it, say that you have a competing offer and if they don't match walk.
You don't owe them anything.
I would handle it diplomatically but firmly, and stress to Company A that it has nothing to do with them, and that you'd love to maintain a relationship despite the awkward position you've put them in.
Is the contract "at-will"? If so, you can just quit before you start. If you want to be a little nicer about it, say that you have a competing offer and if they don't match walk. You don't owe them anything.
Even if they match the offer I still prefer company B :/
Of course you can. It's kind of a dick move, but your ultimate responsibility is to yourself and your career. I would handle it diplomatically but firmly, and stress to Company A that it has nothing to do with them, and that you'd love to maintain a relationship despite the awkward position you've put them in.
Your hiring manager, the people you interviewed with (6-8 people probably?), and some of the management at company A will know you rescinded your signed offer.
What are the chances that one of those folks ends up working a company with a job you're applying for 4 or 5 years from now when your application comes through?
Is the contract "at-will"? If so, you can just quit before you start. If you want to be a little nicer about it, say that you have a competing offer and if they don't match walk. You don't owe them anything.
Thanks for the advice, the contract is "at-will". Even if they match the offer I still prefer company B :/
The sooner you get back to them the sooner they can find one of their other candidates.