Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice on how to navigate a difficult situation.
I previously accepted an MBB offer in my home country because I was considering moving back, and at the time, I didn’t have other options and had to make a quick decision. I still had ongoing interviews in the US, and a few weeks later I received an offer here — and after a lot of reflection, I realized that staying in the US is a better personal fit for me at this stage of life.
The US offer isn’t objectively “better”; it’s simply a better choice for my long-term lifestyle and personal priorities. Now I need to withdraw from the MBB offer, and I feel quite bad about it — especially since onboarding and background checks have already begun, and it's ~1 month away from the start date. I want to minimize any inconvenience to the team and avoid burning bridges, as I have a lot of respect for the firm and everyone I’ve met.
Does anyone have suggestions on how to approach this conversation professionally?
