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Can I accept two offers with different start dates?

I am a graduate and I have already signed a contract for a graduate job (job A) which is expected to start in April.

However, I just received an offer (Job B) from another company with better pay and prospects in general. This job's start date is in September.

I absolutely want job B in September. Is it possible to sign both contracts now, and leave job A before the end of the probation period (July)? Is it fine as long as I give a sufficient notice period during the probation? Does anyone have any experience doing this?

Cheers

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 1

Compyjo

Yes, you can quit any job via the notice period in your employment contract for any reason.

No reason why you can't work for a few months with the first job and then resign.

It also protects you against the small risk of the 2nd employer cancelling the offer in the meantime.

Reply 2

CarterHardy

Check your contract for Job A to see what it says about the trial period and how to quit during that time. Usually, you can leave the job with a short warning. Make sure you understand these rules well to avoid any trouble.

Reply 3

iNNer02

Read the contract and make sure there isn't some ridiculous clause dragging you in, other than that, as long you give Job A 2-4 weeks notice (depending on how much notice it says in the contract they want) then you can do this.

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