Thanks. It makes sense for the individual to take the Google offer because it would be a wise choice unless he has a huge stake in a startup that has a high chance of success.
The level of impact is higher for a startup compare to a big company because I've spent hours in posting job ads, interviewing, preparing contracts, going back and forth in negotiation, and so on.
I agree. I believe in free economy and freedom of action. However, it just seems that if employers do something like this, they will be immediately vilified.
1. The candidate signed the 1. offer and 2. employment contract and backed out at the last minute
2. Rejection letters were sent to other applicants
Should employers always be on-guard of employees leaving at-will? On the slip-side, since employee can quit at anytime when a better offer shows up, should employer be able to fire any employee at-will when a better offer (cheaper and better candidate) shows up on the table?
I find this very tricky and lopsided. It appears that when company layoffs people to cut cost, they are labelled as evil. On the other hand, when employees jumpship when a better offer comes around, it becomes "it's the logical thing to do". This biased view doesn't seem to be very fair.
I agree. That's why I wished him the best of luck. Like I mentioned in the topic, it is pointless to trying to keep someone when his/her heart is not here - just like a romantic relationship , no salvage possible.
I have 2 more questions:
1. A student who was offered a paid internship just asked if there is any vacation.
My first reaction was "WTF?". Is it even appropriate to ask for vacation when you will only be working for 3 months?
2. On my job postings, I usually ask the candidate to answer 3 questions when they apply. However, more often than not, most candidates don't submit the required answers. Should I automatically discard those resumes?
1. A student who was offered a paid internship just asked if there is any vacation.
My first reaction was "WTF?". Is it even appropriate to ask for vacation when you will only be working for 3 months?
2. On my job postings, I usually ask the candidate to answer 3 questions when they apply. However, more often than not, most candidates don't submit the required answers. Should I automatically discard those resumes?