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I already have a summer internship but got another offer from a family friend. Is there a way to ask if I can intern with him next summer? [closed]
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My current internship is the best learning experience and is offering me a part-time job through school, next year.
But this family friend has a really good internship with a big company. I want to do it next summer!
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asked Apr 12 '16 at 15:25
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closed as off-topic by Marv Mills, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Chris E, gnat, jimm101 Apr 12 '16 at 16:27
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My current internship is the best learning experience and is offering me a part-time job through school, next year.
But this family friend has a really good internship with a big company. I want to do it next summer!
interviewing job-offer internship
asked Apr 12 '16 at 15:25
FST94
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closed as off-topic by Marv Mills, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Chris E, gnat, jimm101 Apr 12 '16 at 16:27
- This question does not appear to be about the workplace within the scope defined in the help center.
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because this is not a question about the workplace, it is about the etiquette of communications with a family friend.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:28
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Phone, email or even postal mail are three options that come to mind
– Kilisi
Apr 12 '16 at 15:37
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@MarvMills - I have to disagree that this is off-topic. The family friend aspect is just extraneous information. He has an internship and has been offered another desirable one. What should he do? That's quite a relevant dilemma for a student entering the workplace.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:43
The only reason I mentioned it's a family friend is that he will remember me if I apply next summer. This is a useful question regarding how to deal with multiple job offers.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:45
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Distil all this down and the actual question being asked is "I have received a second offer. Is there a way to ask them if I can take up the second offer next year" - And the answer is, as Kilisi alludes, "Yes, ask them using a communications medium". As worded, this is not a Workplace question.
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Apr 12 '16 at 15:54
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My current internship is the best learning experience and is offering me a part-time job through school, next year.
But this family friend has a really good internship with a big company. I want to do it next summer!
interviewing job-offer internship
asked Apr 12 '16 at 15:25
FST94
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My current internship is the best learning experience and is offering me a part-time job through school, next year.
But this family friend has a really good internship with a big company. I want to do it next summer!
interviewing job-offer internship
asked Apr 12 '16 at 15:25
FST94
6
asked Apr 12 '16 at 15:25
FST94
6
asked Apr 12 '16 at 15:25
FST94
6
asked Apr 12 '16 at 15:25
FST94
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6
closed as off-topic by Marv Mills, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Chris E, gnat, jimm101 Apr 12 '16 at 16:27
- This question does not appear to be about the workplace within the scope defined in the help center.
closed as off-topic by Marv Mills, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Chris E, gnat, jimm101 Apr 12 '16 at 16:27
- This question does not appear to be about the workplace within the scope defined in the help center.
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because this is not a question about the workplace, it is about the etiquette of communications with a family friend.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:28
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Phone, email or even postal mail are three options that come to mind
– Kilisi
Apr 12 '16 at 15:37
1
@MarvMills - I have to disagree that this is off-topic. The family friend aspect is just extraneous information. He has an internship and has been offered another desirable one. What should he do? That's quite a relevant dilemma for a student entering the workplace.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:43
The only reason I mentioned it's a family friend is that he will remember me if I apply next summer. This is a useful question regarding how to deal with multiple job offers.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:45
2
Distil all this down and the actual question being asked is "I have received a second offer. Is there a way to ask them if I can take up the second offer next year" - And the answer is, as Kilisi alludes, "Yes, ask them using a communications medium". As worded, this is not a Workplace question.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:54
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because this is not a question about the workplace, it is about the etiquette of communications with a family friend.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:28
1
Phone, email or even postal mail are three options that come to mind
– Kilisi
Apr 12 '16 at 15:37
1
@MarvMills - I have to disagree that this is off-topic. The family friend aspect is just extraneous information. He has an internship and has been offered another desirable one. What should he do? That's quite a relevant dilemma for a student entering the workplace.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:43
The only reason I mentioned it's a family friend is that he will remember me if I apply next summer. This is a useful question regarding how to deal with multiple job offers.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:45
2
Distil all this down and the actual question being asked is "I have received a second offer. Is there a way to ask them if I can take up the second offer next year" - And the answer is, as Kilisi alludes, "Yes, ask them using a communications medium". As worded, this is not a Workplace question.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:54
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because this is not a question about the workplace, it is about the etiquette of communications with a family friend.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:28
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because this is not a question about the workplace, it is about the etiquette of communications with a family friend.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:28
1
1
Phone, email or even postal mail are three options that come to mind
– Kilisi
Apr 12 '16 at 15:37
Phone, email or even postal mail are three options that come to mind
– Kilisi
Apr 12 '16 at 15:37
1
1
@MarvMills - I have to disagree that this is off-topic. The family friend aspect is just extraneous information. He has an internship and has been offered another desirable one. What should he do? That's quite a relevant dilemma for a student entering the workplace.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:43
@MarvMills - I have to disagree that this is off-topic. The family friend aspect is just extraneous information. He has an internship and has been offered another desirable one. What should he do? That's quite a relevant dilemma for a student entering the workplace.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:43
The only reason I mentioned it's a family friend is that he will remember me if I apply next summer. This is a useful question regarding how to deal with multiple job offers.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:45
The only reason I mentioned it's a family friend is that he will remember me if I apply next summer. This is a useful question regarding how to deal with multiple job offers.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:45
2
2
Distil all this down and the actual question being asked is "I have received a second offer. Is there a way to ask them if I can take up the second offer next year" - And the answer is, as Kilisi alludes, "Yes, ask them using a communications medium". As worded, this is not a Workplace question.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:54
Distil all this down and the actual question being asked is "I have received a second offer. Is there a way to ask them if I can take up the second offer next year" - And the answer is, as Kilisi alludes, "Yes, ask them using a communications medium". As worded, this is not a Workplace question.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:54
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The nice thing about business communication, even with a family friend, is that clarity can be a good thing.
Thank the friend for the offer and explain that you've already accepted a different internship. Since you have accepted it, you won't go back on that offer. And then ask if there is any chance that the internship might be available next summer as well.
In other words, just say what you want to say.
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
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Exactly! You've made a commitment and you need to stick with it. More than experience is on the line. Your word and reputation are as well.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:44
Thank you. I agree with you both, and I like the wording.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:47
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The nice thing about business communication, even with a family friend, is that clarity can be a good thing.
Thank the friend for the offer and explain that you've already accepted a different internship. Since you have accepted it, you won't go back on that offer. And then ask if there is any chance that the internship might be available next summer as well.
In other words, just say what you want to say.
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
23.9k103998
Exactly! You've made a commitment and you need to stick with it. More than experience is on the line. Your word and reputation are as well.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:44
Thank you. I agree with you both, and I like the wording.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:47
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up vote
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The nice thing about business communication, even with a family friend, is that clarity can be a good thing.
Thank the friend for the offer and explain that you've already accepted a different internship. Since you have accepted it, you won't go back on that offer. And then ask if there is any chance that the internship might be available next summer as well.
In other words, just say what you want to say.
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
23.9k103998
Exactly! You've made a commitment and you need to stick with it. More than experience is on the line. Your word and reputation are as well.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:44
Thank you. I agree with you both, and I like the wording.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:47
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
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down vote
up vote
2
down vote
The nice thing about business communication, even with a family friend, is that clarity can be a good thing.
Thank the friend for the offer and explain that you've already accepted a different internship. Since you have accepted it, you won't go back on that offer. And then ask if there is any chance that the internship might be available next summer as well.
In other words, just say what you want to say.
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
23.9k103998
The nice thing about business communication, even with a family friend, is that clarity can be a good thing.
Thank the friend for the offer and explain that you've already accepted a different internship. Since you have accepted it, you won't go back on that offer. And then ask if there is any chance that the internship might be available next summer as well.
In other words, just say what you want to say.
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
23.9k103998
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
23.9k103998
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
23.9k103998
answered Apr 12 '16 at 15:34
thursdaysgeek
23.9k103998
23.9k103998
Exactly! You've made a commitment and you need to stick with it. More than experience is on the line. Your word and reputation are as well.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:44
Thank you. I agree with you both, and I like the wording.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:47
suggest improvements |Â
Exactly! You've made a commitment and you need to stick with it. More than experience is on the line. Your word and reputation are as well.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:44
Thank you. I agree with you both, and I like the wording.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:47
Exactly! You've made a commitment and you need to stick with it. More than experience is on the line. Your word and reputation are as well.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:44
Exactly! You've made a commitment and you need to stick with it. More than experience is on the line. Your word and reputation are as well.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:44
Thank you. I agree with you both, and I like the wording.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:47
Thank you. I agree with you both, and I like the wording.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:47
suggest improvements |Â
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because this is not a question about the workplace, it is about the etiquette of communications with a family friend.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:28
1
Phone, email or even postal mail are three options that come to mind
– Kilisi
Apr 12 '16 at 15:37
1
@MarvMills - I have to disagree that this is off-topic. The family friend aspect is just extraneous information. He has an internship and has been offered another desirable one. What should he do? That's quite a relevant dilemma for a student entering the workplace.
– DanK
Apr 12 '16 at 15:43
The only reason I mentioned it's a family friend is that he will remember me if I apply next summer. This is a useful question regarding how to deal with multiple job offers.
– FST94
Apr 12 '16 at 15:45
2
Distil all this down and the actual question being asked is "I have received a second offer. Is there a way to ask them if I can take up the second offer next year" - And the answer is, as Kilisi alludes, "Yes, ask them using a communications medium". As worded, this is not a Workplace question.
– Marv Mills
Apr 12 '16 at 15:54