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Subject:RE: Turning down an offer you can't refuse From:Sanjay Srikonda <SSrikonda -at- invlink -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 19 Dec 2000 18:12:44 -0500
Where is the dilemma, you politely say the present situation is fine with
you. It sounds as if the company you work for is very happy with you. You
can go along presently on your course, what's changed or is there something
you're not saying besides the pressure of letting them down? Look, you're
doing a good job, obviously SO GOOD they want you on-board full-time, how
can you offend them by being honest and saying, you are a family guy with a
family obligation that would love to continue working for them as things
stand now. Why rock the boat if you don't have to? Are your
responsibilities or the workload increasing to an amount that requires you
to be onsite full-time? If not, what is the incentive to be there
full-time?
but that's just my humble .02 (american)
-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Byfield [mailto:bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 6:14 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Turning down an offer you can't refuse
I have a very pleasant problem that I'd appreciate some advice on.
I've been working on contract with a startup company for six months,
telecommuting. The company is sound, even in the present market
downturn. It's interesting and responsible work, the pay is
first-rate, and the team is outstanding, both in terms of experience
and co-operation. I'm talking serious dream job here.
Now that the company is expanding, I'm starting to receive friendly,
but persistent pressure to move and be at the office full-time. The
move would include very generous stock options and a major pay
increase.
I'm flattered, and, left to my own devices, I'd be strongly tempted
to accept. The trouble is, family obligations make moving virtually
impossible. Nor do I especially want to leave where I am.
I've been assured that I'll have a place with the company as long as
I want it. However, the team has become closely knit, and I feel a
certain obligation not to let everyone down. I also wonder (for no
good reason, let me stress) whether, if I stay where I am, I'll
eventually be shut out.
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