However, when you get a better offer, you'd have to decline the previous one before moving on. It's impossible to consider holding onto a position when your dream job opportunity arises. Members explain how to politely back out of a job offer you've already accepted. Short and simple is best when bowing out of a previously accepted job offer. If a candidate receives a better job offer after accepting another, he or she should be honest with the original employer, politely decline the offer and give them a chance to hire someone else.

Source: Forbes September 25, 2020 12:11 UTC