What's the professional thing to say to someone who offered you the job and you've accepted but you have another job offer that pays much more?

[Anonymous]

[ArrowheadSW]

First, make sure that the new job offer is actually for a better job. You don't want to just go by money. But if you want the new job offer, politely tell the other one that you got a job offer for a job that is a better fit for you. That actually did happen to me when I first got out of college.

[MTC29]

You need to be paid what you are worth. If you are being offered more money, simply say, "I received a better offer." Whether or not you want to discuss the terms of the new offer is entirely up to you.

[slatyb]

I'm sorry, but I won't be starting as I have received a more attractive offer. That's all you have to say. It's just business. Don't confuse business with personal obligations. If they really wanted you they should have offered a competitive wage.