Is it safe to hand in my resignation if I've received a contingent offer?
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You've been told you've got the job - but there's some t&c's. Your offer is contingent on you passing some third-party health and background checks, which could take weeks.
Because of this, you haven't been given a start date. Can you start celebrating? Is this offer legitimate enough to warrant resigning?
In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma respond to listener Mandi's conundrum and discuss how to protect yourself so you don't end up in a sticky situation.
We share some tips on how you can find out more information about the background check process to make an informed decision on the perfect time to resign.
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