Break tech offer for MBB

Hi Anonymous,

assuming you have assessed that MBB is the best option for you, this is what I would suggest:

1. Check there are no penalties in the contract for breaking it. In some countries there are penalties enforced by universities for MBA students if they break a signed contract. In case they are present, you should negotiate accordingly with the tech firm.
2. Check there are no issues according to your country legislation. In case there are penalties, you should negotiate accordingly with the tech firm.
3. Call HR and explain the situation; be clear on the fact you didn’t expect to have the MBB offer and did not interview after the offer was extended (if that’s the case), otherwise you would have not signed with them in the first place. Consider contacting the people in the division you interviewed as well to explain the same.

Best,

Francesco

Thanks for both answers.

Follow up question:

How long can I push MBB start date by? If 1Y, perhaps working at this tech company first would be an option?