raccoon
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Mon Apr-14-08 08:05 AM
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Should employers always put a job offer to you in writing? |
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I'm of the opinion that they should. Your thoughts?
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LeftyFingerPop
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Mon Apr-14-08 08:08 AM
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It is always better to have a written offer letter which details the conditions of your employment, salary, etc. You should have this letter in-hand before resigning from your old job.
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Mon Apr-14-08 08:26 AM
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2. what are your alternatives? |
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if they DON'T, are you gonna complain?
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raccoon
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Mon Apr-14-08 08:38 AM
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3. Well, I'm not in that situation right now, thanks. But once I was offered |
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a part-time job in a library, and when I asked for it in writing, the women was like, "Huh?"
Seems like to me they ought to always write a letter detailing the position title, pay, and start date.
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Nicholas D Wolfwood
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Mon Apr-14-08 09:03 AM
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This should go without question.
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avasmom
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Mon Apr-14-08 11:58 AM
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9. i've NEVER had it in writing |
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worked at hospitals, for doctors (as a critical care nurse)- of course, when i filled out my info for benefits, etc..., i had SOMETHING in writing- but not as an attorney or as a nurse have i ever had a job 'offer' in writing.
i'm surprised to see so many responses otherwise...
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Ellen Forradalom
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Mon Apr-14-08 09:46 AM
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So you don't show up on the first day and they act like they never heard of you.
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Mon Apr-14-08 09:49 AM
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6. Verbal contracts are not binding in law. |
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Mon Apr-14-08 11:59 AM
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there are verbal contracts that are binding... they are harder to prove.
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Mon Apr-14-08 11:01 AM
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Mon Apr-14-08 11:24 AM
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Edited on Mon Apr-14-08 11:25 AM by NewJeffCT
even if you accept an offer, you should tell them it is pending you getting it officially in writing. It happened to my wife before - she was offered 14 days of vacation per year, and the actual offer letter was 14 days of paid time off, which means it includes sick days. big difference there.
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