Imagine you’ve been job hunting for months, sending out countless resumes, and finally, you get an offer.

You’re excited and relieved, so you accept it. But then, out of the blue, your dream company calls with an offer.

Now you’re faced with a tough decision—how do you turn down the first offer without burning bridges or feeling guilty?

This situation happens more often than you might think.

The job market can be unpredictable, and the timing of offers doesn’t always align perfectly.

It’s a common dilemma for job seekers who have multiple applications in the pipeline.