What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CT
I was just offered employment, and the employer wants me to draft a commitment letter by 8 a.m. tomorrow. I was offered this job at 4:26 p.m. today...just saying. Anyway, the email regarding the commitment letter says that in the letter I have to:
A commitment of at least 3 years to the company and our specific office
- What you expect from:
- Your direct manager
- Your Director
- The company as a whole
- What we can expect from you.
This seems legally binding to me...which I don't personally think is fair. I am 21 years old with no experience with commitment letters. In fact, I've never even heard of one, which makes me wonder. I'm willing to commit 100% to any job I work on, but in the long run, if the job isn't for me or if I am extremely unhappy, I will not stay at a job. I'm right out of college and realize I need to start somewhere and want to be employed. This job looks promising; I only went through a series of interviews because I was interested in the work that I would be doing. Now, I am nervous because of this commitment letter.
By committing to work three years at this company, if I decide to quit (with a valid reason), can they sue me or pursue legal action against me?
I just need some advice as to what this commitment letter really means as soon as possible. Thank you all!
I was just offered employment, and the employer wants me to draft a commitment letter by 8 a.m. tomorrow. I was offered this job at 4:26 p.m. today...just saying. Anyway, the email regarding the commitment letter says that in the letter I have to:
A commitment of at least 3 years to the company and our specific office
- What you expect from:
- Your direct manager
- Your Director
- The company as a whole
- What we can expect from you.
This seems legally binding to me...which I don't personally think is fair. I am 21 years old with no experience with commitment letters. In fact, I've never even heard of one, which makes me wonder. I'm willing to commit 100% to any job I work on, but in the long run, if the job isn't for me or if I am extremely unhappy, I will not stay at a job. I'm right out of college and realize I need to start somewhere and want to be employed. This job looks promising; I only went through a series of interviews because I was interested in the work that I would be doing. Now, I am nervous because of this commitment letter.
By committing to work three years at this company, if I decide to quit (with a valid reason), can they sue me or pursue legal action against me?
I just need some advice as to what this commitment letter really means as soon as possible. Thank you all!