Hi
I just “accepted” an offer from a company because they were unable to extend the offer reply time (figured they wouldnt). The offer email I received only had monthly salary, work hours, and contract length. It did NOT specify which branch in I would be working for. I did NOT sign anything. I just replied saying that I would like to work with them through email as a means of potentially having a backup if my first choice didn’t offer me a job as long as I didn’t sign a contract or 内定通知書 (neither of which I received at this point anyway). Just the message via email
I did get the much more attractive offer from my first choice and would like to proceed with that company instead. I am just worried if the aforementioned “acceptance” through e-mail text is legally binding. My sense tells me it’s not binding but it’s my first job opportunity in Japan, so I’d like to make sure I’m in the clear, albeit causing an inconvenience for the company I said “yes” to.
Perhaps I’m overthinking, but I feel it’s best to confirm before I make a mistake that could jeopardize my residence or put me in legal trouble.
Thank you!
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It’s fine. Even if you signed a document, you are still free to quit and join another company.
You haven’t signed anything, nothing’s confirmed, backing out is fine. But let them know asap so as not to inconvenience them any more than necessary.