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I received a written job offer yesterday and was given a deadline to reply by today.
The company called me again today to confirm, but I missed their call. The recruiter left a voice message saying to call her back to discuss or talk about extension if I needed it, and also said that they were trying to fill this position quickly. In the afternoon I called back but there was no answer. I tried calling another recruiter from the company but also no response. So I decided to leave a voice message, and send an email with my questions, asked for a bump and an extension of the offer.
Two hours later I still haven't heard from anyone, so I called again. This time I also called the company office but nobody picked up (!). I sent another email to the recruiter, asking for an extension and reiterated that I'm still very excited to join the company.
Here is my question. How do I retract my previous email asking for a bump without looking bad / petty? It seems like nobody will reply me by the deadline so I will either have to take the offer or let it go to the next person.
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asked Jul 16 '15 at 1:59
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I received a written job offer yesterday and was given a deadline to reply by today.
The company called me again today to confirm, but I missed their call. The recruiter left a voice message saying to call her back to discuss or talk about extension if I needed it, and also said that they were trying to fill this position quickly. In the afternoon I called back but there was no answer. I tried calling another recruiter from the company but also no response. So I decided to leave a voice message, and send an email with my questions, asked for a bump and an extension of the offer.
Two hours later I still haven't heard from anyone, so I called again. This time I also called the company office but nobody picked up (!). I sent another email to the recruiter, asking for an extension and reiterated that I'm still very excited to join the company.
Here is my question. How do I retract my previous email asking for a bump without looking bad / petty? It seems like nobody will reply me by the deadline so I will either have to take the offer or let it go to the next person.
Extra questions:
How do I avoid this kind of situation next time?
job-offer negotiation email
asked Jul 16 '15 at 1:59
keepOnKeepingOn
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Vietnhi Phuvan, scaaahu, Masked Man♦, Jane S♦, gnat Jul 16 '15 at 10:36
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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You want us to read their mind and tell you, because you don't want to not ask them directly? Guess work and blind speculation are cheap. In fact, they are so cheap that you can do them yourself. You don't need us for that.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 16 '15 at 2:25
Ask them what directly? The problem is I couldn't get in touch with them. Also my question is about how to sound professional in the email. Your mind reading opinion is optional.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 2:38
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I received a written job offer yesterday and was given a deadline to reply by today.
The company called me again today to confirm, but I missed their call. The recruiter left a voice message saying to call her back to discuss or talk about extension if I needed it, and also said that they were trying to fill this position quickly. In the afternoon I called back but there was no answer. I tried calling another recruiter from the company but also no response. So I decided to leave a voice message, and send an email with my questions, asked for a bump and an extension of the offer.
Two hours later I still haven't heard from anyone, so I called again. This time I also called the company office but nobody picked up (!). I sent another email to the recruiter, asking for an extension and reiterated that I'm still very excited to join the company.
Here is my question. How do I retract my previous email asking for a bump without looking bad / petty? It seems like nobody will reply me by the deadline so I will either have to take the offer or let it go to the next person.
Extra questions:
How do I avoid this kind of situation next time?
job-offer negotiation email
asked Jul 16 '15 at 1:59
keepOnKeepingOn
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I received a written job offer yesterday and was given a deadline to reply by today.
The company called me again today to confirm, but I missed their call. The recruiter left a voice message saying to call her back to discuss or talk about extension if I needed it, and also said that they were trying to fill this position quickly. In the afternoon I called back but there was no answer. I tried calling another recruiter from the company but also no response. So I decided to leave a voice message, and send an email with my questions, asked for a bump and an extension of the offer.
Two hours later I still haven't heard from anyone, so I called again. This time I also called the company office but nobody picked up (!). I sent another email to the recruiter, asking for an extension and reiterated that I'm still very excited to join the company.
Here is my question. How do I retract my previous email asking for a bump without looking bad / petty? It seems like nobody will reply me by the deadline so I will either have to take the offer or let it go to the next person.
Extra questions:
How do I avoid this kind of situation next time?
job-offer negotiation email
asked Jul 16 '15 at 1:59
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edited Jul 16 '15 at 4:08
asked Jul 16 '15 at 1:59
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asked Jul 16 '15 at 1:59
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asked Jul 16 '15 at 1:59
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Vietnhi Phuvan, scaaahu, Masked Man♦, Jane S♦, gnat Jul 16 '15 at 10:36
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Vietnhi Phuvan, scaaahu, Masked Man♦, Jane S♦, gnat Jul 16 '15 at 10:36
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You want us to read their mind and tell you, because you don't want to not ask them directly? Guess work and blind speculation are cheap. In fact, they are so cheap that you can do them yourself. You don't need us for that.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 16 '15 at 2:25
Ask them what directly? The problem is I couldn't get in touch with them. Also my question is about how to sound professional in the email. Your mind reading opinion is optional.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 2:38
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You want us to read their mind and tell you, because you don't want to not ask them directly? Guess work and blind speculation are cheap. In fact, they are so cheap that you can do them yourself. You don't need us for that.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 16 '15 at 2:25
Ask them what directly? The problem is I couldn't get in touch with them. Also my question is about how to sound professional in the email. Your mind reading opinion is optional.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 2:38
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You want us to read their mind and tell you, because you don't want to not ask them directly? Guess work and blind speculation are cheap. In fact, they are so cheap that you can do them yourself. You don't need us for that.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 16 '15 at 2:25
You want us to read their mind and tell you, because you don't want to not ask them directly? Guess work and blind speculation are cheap. In fact, they are so cheap that you can do them yourself. You don't need us for that.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 16 '15 at 2:25
Ask them what directly? The problem is I couldn't get in touch with them. Also my question is about how to sound professional in the email. Your mind reading opinion is optional.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 2:38
Ask them what directly? The problem is I couldn't get in touch with them. Also my question is about how to sound professional in the email. Your mind reading opinion is optional.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 2:38
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There is no elegant way to do what you want to do -- if you're going to do it, you're just going to have to accept that it will be awkward. "You know, after thinking about it I'm OK with the initial offer. Hope you're still interested since i'm really looking forward to working with you!"
Of course they may already have shifted their attention to another candidate. That's the gamble you accepted when you declined the first offer. That can't be completely undone; you need to think about your priorities before you counter.
Good luck. At worst, you can chalk it up as a learning experience.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
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Thanks. I didn't realize by countering I rejected the initial offer entirely. I phrased it as more of a question, 'Is there any wiggle room? I'm hoping for X+Y', instead of a demand.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 3:34
It isn't a complete rejection. You can stick it out and wait for them to say no, then say "ok, let's go with X then". But if they've got someone the like just as much who didn't ask for the bump, they may go with him or her. Since you say you're feeling uncomfortable, you can back down and say you'll take the initial offer, and nobody's going to blame you for trying ... IF the position is still open, which you can probably guess at better than I. Or you can let the counter play itself out. Only you can judge the risk/reward of those options.
– keshlam
Jul 16 '15 at 4:15
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There does not seem to be any reason to think that their lack of reaction is due to the fact that you asked for too much. Indeed, it seems rather unlikely that they would reject you without explanation for that. Try to call the recruiter directly every once in a while but don't retract your request until they have begun to negociate.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
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If you don't feel slightly uncomfortable, you probably aren't asking for enough. That's not the case for everyone, but generally a good rule-of-thumb. Salespeople make more money because they ask for more. This could be due to being experienced with negotiating prices and fees on a more regular basis.
You've made every effort to contact them. People get busy; it happens. Don't be surprised if they accept your request, but now you have to wait for another contract/agreement to be rewritten and another due date for you to sign. What you're doing is a good thing. Get use to it.
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3 Answers
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There is no elegant way to do what you want to do -- if you're going to do it, you're just going to have to accept that it will be awkward. "You know, after thinking about it I'm OK with the initial offer. Hope you're still interested since i'm really looking forward to working with you!"
Of course they may already have shifted their attention to another candidate. That's the gamble you accepted when you declined the first offer. That can't be completely undone; you need to think about your priorities before you counter.
Good luck. At worst, you can chalk it up as a learning experience.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
keshlam
41.5k1267144
Thanks. I didn't realize by countering I rejected the initial offer entirely. I phrased it as more of a question, 'Is there any wiggle room? I'm hoping for X+Y', instead of a demand.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 3:34
It isn't a complete rejection. You can stick it out and wait for them to say no, then say "ok, let's go with X then". But if they've got someone the like just as much who didn't ask for the bump, they may go with him or her. Since you say you're feeling uncomfortable, you can back down and say you'll take the initial offer, and nobody's going to blame you for trying ... IF the position is still open, which you can probably guess at better than I. Or you can let the counter play itself out. Only you can judge the risk/reward of those options.
– keshlam
Jul 16 '15 at 4:15
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There is no elegant way to do what you want to do -- if you're going to do it, you're just going to have to accept that it will be awkward. "You know, after thinking about it I'm OK with the initial offer. Hope you're still interested since i'm really looking forward to working with you!"
Of course they may already have shifted their attention to another candidate. That's the gamble you accepted when you declined the first offer. That can't be completely undone; you need to think about your priorities before you counter.
Good luck. At worst, you can chalk it up as a learning experience.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
keshlam
41.5k1267144
Thanks. I didn't realize by countering I rejected the initial offer entirely. I phrased it as more of a question, 'Is there any wiggle room? I'm hoping for X+Y', instead of a demand.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 3:34
It isn't a complete rejection. You can stick it out and wait for them to say no, then say "ok, let's go with X then". But if they've got someone the like just as much who didn't ask for the bump, they may go with him or her. Since you say you're feeling uncomfortable, you can back down and say you'll take the initial offer, and nobody's going to blame you for trying ... IF the position is still open, which you can probably guess at better than I. Or you can let the counter play itself out. Only you can judge the risk/reward of those options.
– keshlam
Jul 16 '15 at 4:15
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up vote
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There is no elegant way to do what you want to do -- if you're going to do it, you're just going to have to accept that it will be awkward. "You know, after thinking about it I'm OK with the initial offer. Hope you're still interested since i'm really looking forward to working with you!"
Of course they may already have shifted their attention to another candidate. That's the gamble you accepted when you declined the first offer. That can't be completely undone; you need to think about your priorities before you counter.
Good luck. At worst, you can chalk it up as a learning experience.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
keshlam
41.5k1267144
There is no elegant way to do what you want to do -- if you're going to do it, you're just going to have to accept that it will be awkward. "You know, after thinking about it I'm OK with the initial offer. Hope you're still interested since i'm really looking forward to working with you!"
Of course they may already have shifted their attention to another candidate. That's the gamble you accepted when you declined the first offer. That can't be completely undone; you need to think about your priorities before you counter.
Good luck. At worst, you can chalk it up as a learning experience.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
keshlam
41.5k1267144
edited Jul 16 '15 at 3:24
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Jul 16 '15 at 3:19
keshlam
41.5k1267144
41.5k1267144
Thanks. I didn't realize by countering I rejected the initial offer entirely. I phrased it as more of a question, 'Is there any wiggle room? I'm hoping for X+Y', instead of a demand.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 3:34
It isn't a complete rejection. You can stick it out and wait for them to say no, then say "ok, let's go with X then". But if they've got someone the like just as much who didn't ask for the bump, they may go with him or her. Since you say you're feeling uncomfortable, you can back down and say you'll take the initial offer, and nobody's going to blame you for trying ... IF the position is still open, which you can probably guess at better than I. Or you can let the counter play itself out. Only you can judge the risk/reward of those options.
– keshlam
Jul 16 '15 at 4:15
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Thanks. I didn't realize by countering I rejected the initial offer entirely. I phrased it as more of a question, 'Is there any wiggle room? I'm hoping for X+Y', instead of a demand.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 3:34
It isn't a complete rejection. You can stick it out and wait for them to say no, then say "ok, let's go with X then". But if they've got someone the like just as much who didn't ask for the bump, they may go with him or her. Since you say you're feeling uncomfortable, you can back down and say you'll take the initial offer, and nobody's going to blame you for trying ... IF the position is still open, which you can probably guess at better than I. Or you can let the counter play itself out. Only you can judge the risk/reward of those options.
– keshlam
Jul 16 '15 at 4:15
Thanks. I didn't realize by countering I rejected the initial offer entirely. I phrased it as more of a question, 'Is there any wiggle room? I'm hoping for X+Y', instead of a demand.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 3:34
Thanks. I didn't realize by countering I rejected the initial offer entirely. I phrased it as more of a question, 'Is there any wiggle room? I'm hoping for X+Y', instead of a demand.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 3:34
It isn't a complete rejection. You can stick it out and wait for them to say no, then say "ok, let's go with X then". But if they've got someone the like just as much who didn't ask for the bump, they may go with him or her. Since you say you're feeling uncomfortable, you can back down and say you'll take the initial offer, and nobody's going to blame you for trying ... IF the position is still open, which you can probably guess at better than I. Or you can let the counter play itself out. Only you can judge the risk/reward of those options.
– keshlam
Jul 16 '15 at 4:15
It isn't a complete rejection. You can stick it out and wait for them to say no, then say "ok, let's go with X then". But if they've got someone the like just as much who didn't ask for the bump, they may go with him or her. Since you say you're feeling uncomfortable, you can back down and say you'll take the initial offer, and nobody's going to blame you for trying ... IF the position is still open, which you can probably guess at better than I. Or you can let the counter play itself out. Only you can judge the risk/reward of those options.
– keshlam
Jul 16 '15 at 4:15
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There does not seem to be any reason to think that their lack of reaction is due to the fact that you asked for too much. Indeed, it seems rather unlikely that they would reject you without explanation for that. Try to call the recruiter directly every once in a while but don't retract your request until they have begun to negociate.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
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There does not seem to be any reason to think that their lack of reaction is due to the fact that you asked for too much. Indeed, it seems rather unlikely that they would reject you without explanation for that. Try to call the recruiter directly every once in a while but don't retract your request until they have begun to negociate.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
vib
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suggest improvements |Â
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up vote
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There does not seem to be any reason to think that their lack of reaction is due to the fact that you asked for too much. Indeed, it seems rather unlikely that they would reject you without explanation for that. Try to call the recruiter directly every once in a while but don't retract your request until they have begun to negociate.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
vib
13716
There does not seem to be any reason to think that their lack of reaction is due to the fact that you asked for too much. Indeed, it seems rather unlikely that they would reject you without explanation for that. Try to call the recruiter directly every once in a while but don't retract your request until they have begun to negociate.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
vib
13716
answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
vib
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answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
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answered Jul 16 '15 at 8:50
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If you don't feel slightly uncomfortable, you probably aren't asking for enough. That's not the case for everyone, but generally a good rule-of-thumb. Salespeople make more money because they ask for more. This could be due to being experienced with negotiating prices and fees on a more regular basis.
You've made every effort to contact them. People get busy; it happens. Don't be surprised if they accept your request, but now you have to wait for another contract/agreement to be rewritten and another due date for you to sign. What you're doing is a good thing. Get use to it.
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If you don't feel slightly uncomfortable, you probably aren't asking for enough. That's not the case for everyone, but generally a good rule-of-thumb. Salespeople make more money because they ask for more. This could be due to being experienced with negotiating prices and fees on a more regular basis.
You've made every effort to contact them. People get busy; it happens. Don't be surprised if they accept your request, but now you have to wait for another contract/agreement to be rewritten and another due date for you to sign. What you're doing is a good thing. Get use to it.
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If you don't feel slightly uncomfortable, you probably aren't asking for enough. That's not the case for everyone, but generally a good rule-of-thumb. Salespeople make more money because they ask for more. This could be due to being experienced with negotiating prices and fees on a more regular basis.
You've made every effort to contact them. People get busy; it happens. Don't be surprised if they accept your request, but now you have to wait for another contract/agreement to be rewritten and another due date for you to sign. What you're doing is a good thing. Get use to it.
If you don't feel slightly uncomfortable, you probably aren't asking for enough. That's not the case for everyone, but generally a good rule-of-thumb. Salespeople make more money because they ask for more. This could be due to being experienced with negotiating prices and fees on a more regular basis.
You've made every effort to contact them. People get busy; it happens. Don't be surprised if they accept your request, but now you have to wait for another contract/agreement to be rewritten and another due date for you to sign. What you're doing is a good thing. Get use to it.
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You want us to read their mind and tell you, because you don't want to not ask them directly? Guess work and blind speculation are cheap. In fact, they are so cheap that you can do them yourself. You don't need us for that.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Jul 16 '15 at 2:25
Ask them what directly? The problem is I couldn't get in touch with them. Also my question is about how to sound professional in the email. Your mind reading opinion is optional.
– keepOnKeepingOn
Jul 16 '15 at 2:38