Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, I have a pretty tight issue here. I received a verbal offer from HR pending background checks that will take approx 2weeks from a statboard. However, I have another offer frm the private side that starts on coming Monday (received offer today). I'm more keen on joining the stat board due to stability. Should I reject the private offer first and take the risk/pray that background checks are ok? Or should I join the other organisation first then officially tender when I receive written offer from statboard. (but will it be too harmful on the reputation for quitting few weeks in)