Dilemma – I welcome advice

[BrilloPad]

Hi all,
A decision has been made. Job B made me an offer a couple of hours after the interview. I have accepted Job B and declined Job A.
I know I had a verbal agreement with Job A but I never signed a contract. I do feel bad and maybe shouldn’t have accepted Job A in the first place, but B came at a really fast pace late on. The money was the same, so it wasn’t a financial decision, but B really will be the best option.
Agent for A accused me of being unprofessional though. Feel bad but happy I got the job I was after.

Thanks for all your opinions. Might have to avoid applying for jobs with that agent next time, do you think?

I disagree! Agent knows you can get jobs - will be impressed and love to place you again. It is business not personal.

Personally I only ever accept jobs subject to signed contract anyway - to try to avoid any bad feelings if above situation arises. Agents are quick enough to offer jobs verbally than not follow up with paper contract - it is not worth the bother of litigation is it.