Accepted Verbal Offer for One Job but Waiting on Other Desired Job Offer

[L745]

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Kansas

I have verbally accepted an offer for a job on the phone and I meet with HR to do paperwork, etc. tomorrow, but I am waiting to hear from another job that I interviewed for that I like better. They were to make their decision today but had more interviews that came up last Friday. Now they won't make their decision until Wednesday. What do I do? Should I go to the HR meeting tomorrow with the job offer I accepted verbally and just not sign anything expressing that I need more time to think about it, in hopes of getting an acceptance from the other more desirable job, or should I just accept the position in writing that I already verbally accepted? I know that if I accept in writing and then renege it would be seriously more unethical than just asking for more time to consider the position after I have already verbally accepted. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

[eerelations]

You have no legal obligation to ask for more time to think about things, nor will you be legally required to show up for work on Day 1 just because you completed the paperwork today.

[Scott67]

You are correct that it is an ethical issue, not a legal issue. In addition to that, you have your professional reputation to uphold. Realizing that it is already noon in Kansas, this may come a little late for you. But, my recommendation would be that you contact HR and request to reschedule your meeting to complete forms to Thursday.