Job Commitment Letter Review

[Tyler Kennedy]

Jurisdiction

Georgia

Hello,

I am in the job hunt and recently received an offer from a company and as part of the offer, they also require a commitment letter to be signed. The issue is that they will only hire me if they are awarded this government contract and there is no timeline specified for when they would find out about it. And the job offer specifically states that it is at-will employment.

The at-will and commitment letter are confusing to me. As I understand it, at-will means that either party may terminate employment with no notice and no warning. So to me, having a commitment letter that says I will work for them if they are awarded a contract but I can leave at any time and they can fire me at any time seems contradictory.

In this case, do I have the ability to say no if by the time they are awarded the contract I am in a better job? Due to it being at-will employment? Because if not, what stops me from doing one day on the job and then leaving and continuing the theoretical better job?

The commitment letter itself is short with little information:
I, Tyler Kennedy have been named as the Systems Engineer – Senior for Harpe Engineering Solutions, Inc. in support of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) G6 ITESS


If an award is made to COMPANY NAME, I agree to serve as the Systems Engineer - Senior for the duration of the base period of performance as established in the SOW.


I am separating from the Air Force and don't want to be locked into a slim chance of a job,with no timelines, and not be able to take other employment that is guaranteed.
I am interested in the job but I don't want to be locked into maybes and ifs.

Is it better to just not sign and keep looking for a job?

Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

 

[army judge]

So to me, having a commitment letter that says I will work for them if they are awarded a contract but I can leave at any time and they can fire me at any time seems contradictory

If you are offered employment, accept the offer, and you're hired.

Two days later you win the lottery for $450,000,000.

You might decide to resign, found your own business, or retire.



Are most jobs at-will employment?
No, not all jobs should be considered at-will employment.

Are at-will employees required to provide a notice period?
No. Just as employers are not required to provide a reason to dismiss at-will employees, employees are not legally required to give a notice period. However, some companies might have company policies that stipulate a notice period.

Which states exercise public policy exemptions regarding at-will employment?
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Nebraska
New York
Rhode Island

Which states imply contract exemptions in relation to at-will employment?
Delaware.
Florida.
Georgia.
Indiana.
Louisiana.
Massachusetts.
Missouri.
Montana.
North Carolina.
Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island.
Texas.
Virginia.

Which states apply the good faith exemption agreement in at-will employment?
Alabama.
Alaska.
Arizona.
California.
Delaware.
Idaho.
Massachusetts.
Montana.
Nebraska.
Utah.
Wyoming.
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At-Will Employment
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I am separating from the Air Force and don't want to be locked into a slim chance of a job,with no timelines, and not be able to take other employment that is guaranteed.
I am interested in the job but I don't want to be locked into maybes and ifs.
Is it better to just not sign and keep looking for a job?

You'll need to make that decision yourself.

Continued retention in the military isn't guaranteed anymore than lifetime employment.

We live in a constitutional republic, not a socialist state.

Every citizen is free to decide what works best for her/him.

That, mate, is one of freedom's many foundations.

 

[retic]

DoD/DHS contractor with 30+ years experience. I would not sign that. Thank them for their time and tell them to feel free to contact you if they win the contract, and after the protest period has ended.

 

[Tyler Kennedy]

DoD/DHS contractor with 30+ years experience. I would not sign that. Thank them for their time and tell them to feel free to contact you if they win the contract, and after the protest period has ended.

Thanks, I appreciate it. Was hoping somebody with contracting experience would give some insight.

 

[adjusterjack]

Is it better to just not sign and keep looking for a job?

Long story short: Yes.

And avoid signing any non-compete agreements.