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Some companies send a "Thank you" to an employee for accomplishing certain tasks or when they want to offer him a bonus for his hard work.
Should one respond to such emails and how?
For my case specifically the company's CTO himself sent me a "Thank you" email with a small bonus which is really uncommon in our workplace so I have a feeling that I should respond in some manner.
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asked Jan 22 '13 at 12:15
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Some companies send a "Thank you" to an employee for accomplishing certain tasks or when they want to offer him a bonus for his hard work.
Should one respond to such emails and how?
For my case specifically the company's CTO himself sent me a "Thank you" email with a small bonus which is really uncommon in our workplace so I have a feeling that I should respond in some manner.
professionalism communication company-culture
asked Jan 22 '13 at 12:15
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Respond with "Thanks"?
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 22 '13 at 13:31
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"Your appreciation is appreciated."
– pdr
Jan 22 '13 at 13:48
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And make it quick.
– user8365
Jan 22 '13 at 14:57
@JeffO what do you mean by make it quick?
– Long
Jan 22 '13 at 15:02
Do you mean the email itself is the bonus or are they offering a monetary bonus via email?
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Mar 9 '16 at 2:15
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Some companies send a "Thank you" to an employee for accomplishing certain tasks or when they want to offer him a bonus for his hard work.
Should one respond to such emails and how?
For my case specifically the company's CTO himself sent me a "Thank you" email with a small bonus which is really uncommon in our workplace so I have a feeling that I should respond in some manner.
professionalism communication company-culture
asked Jan 22 '13 at 12:15
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Some companies send a "Thank you" to an employee for accomplishing certain tasks or when they want to offer him a bonus for his hard work.
Should one respond to such emails and how?
For my case specifically the company's CTO himself sent me a "Thank you" email with a small bonus which is really uncommon in our workplace so I have a feeling that I should respond in some manner.
professionalism communication company-culture
asked Jan 22 '13 at 12:15
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edited Jan 24 '13 at 14:49
asked Jan 22 '13 at 12:15
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asked Jan 22 '13 at 12:15
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asked Jan 22 '13 at 12:15
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Respond with "Thanks"?
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 22 '13 at 13:31
10
"Your appreciation is appreciated."
– pdr
Jan 22 '13 at 13:48
1
And make it quick.
– user8365
Jan 22 '13 at 14:57
@JeffO what do you mean by make it quick?
– Long
Jan 22 '13 at 15:02
Do you mean the email itself is the bonus or are they offering a monetary bonus via email?
– Andy
Mar 9 '16 at 2:15
add a comment |Â
Respond with "Thanks"?
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 22 '13 at 13:31
10
"Your appreciation is appreciated."
– pdr
Jan 22 '13 at 13:48
1
And make it quick.
– user8365
Jan 22 '13 at 14:57
@JeffO what do you mean by make it quick?
– Long
Jan 22 '13 at 15:02
Do you mean the email itself is the bonus or are they offering a monetary bonus via email?
– Andy
Mar 9 '16 at 2:15
Respond with "Thanks"?
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 22 '13 at 13:31
Respond with "Thanks"?
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 22 '13 at 13:31
10
10
"Your appreciation is appreciated."
– pdr
Jan 22 '13 at 13:48
"Your appreciation is appreciated."
– pdr
Jan 22 '13 at 13:48
1
1
And make it quick.
– user8365
Jan 22 '13 at 14:57
And make it quick.
– user8365
Jan 22 '13 at 14:57
@JeffO what do you mean by make it quick?
– Long
Jan 22 '13 at 15:02
@JeffO what do you mean by make it quick?
– Long
Jan 22 '13 at 15:02
Do you mean the email itself is the bonus or are they offering a monetary bonus via email?
– Andy
Mar 9 '16 at 2:15
Do you mean the email itself is the bonus or are they offering a monetary bonus via email?
– Andy
Mar 9 '16 at 2:15
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Your instinct is correct. You have received two things from your CTO: (a) a gift, and conventional etiquette (per Miss Manners) calls for thanking people who give you gifts, and (b) a commendation (the "thank you" part). Since they came together and you need to acknowledge the gift anyway, you can respond with something like "thank you for the bonus and the recognition". Especially when the recognition comes from the higher levels of an organization, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by being a gracious recipient.
Since the CTO sent you email, you should respond in kind -- partly because you're just continuing the venue he chose, and mostly because it's prompt. Making him wait several days for your response could make him think you didn't appreciate the gift. If he had sent you a letter through physical mail, then it would be more complicated: responding on paper isn't wrong, but if this is someone you interact with regularly, via email or face to face, you might consider valuing promptness over formality and using email. It's best if your response arrives before your next encounter with him, to avoid any awkwardness (did he get it? did he appreciate it?).
answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
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+1 great answer indeed. BTW the manager sent me an email, I will fix the question to reflect that. However, good thing you talked about conventional mails too coz I used to work for a company that used them.
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Jan 24 '13 at 14:47
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I don't think it necessary to always reply with "you're welcome." However, in the case of receiving a bonus or gift of some sort, I think you are obligated to reply with a "thank you."
I think the difference in this case is that your boss has gone above and beyond what would normally be expected--just as you presumably did when you performed your task that was worthy of a bonus.
answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
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Please Explain why this your answer is correct. It is important that the OP is able to determine for them selves if the answer you provide is correct. Here you say what the answer is but do not explain why the answer is correct. From the FAQ Make sure your answer adds helpful information and is a complete, stand-alone answer... You should always include in your answer information about why you think your answer is correct.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 22 '13 at 15:10
@Chad I'm having a difficult time understanding your comment. I don't know what to add to my answer to explain why I think it is correct. Are you just looking for a very long, verbose answer? Could you give me an example of what to add to my answer? What is 1+1? It is 2. Why? Because 1+1=2. I realize the true mathematical proof of 1+1 would be very lengthy, but is that what we want on this forum?
– Fernando
Jan 23 '13 at 15:39
1
We are looking for a stand alone answers. One that someone who has very little knowledge can read and decide if your answer is correct. You say what the answer is here but you do not explain why or how the OP should thank the CTO.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 23 '13 at 16:02
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@Fernando "this forum" - it is worth keeping in mind that this site is not a forum. Take a look at About page if you're interested in more details on that
– gnat
Jan 24 '13 at 7:46
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Don't thank someone for a "thank you" message, or for a card. It just drags things out. For most people, thanking someone (either by phone, by email, by letter, or with a card) is the end of the transaction. So let it be the end.
If there is an actual gift (not just a card) or some kind of bonus, then definitely send a thank you. And do it promptly.
answered Jul 4 at 2:51
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Yes, of course. Not only that - this is an opportunity to take advantage of, to make a connection and network.
Ask him to lunch or set-up a time to talk with him one on one, in the context of the thank you.
It could help you see some more of those bonuses, I mean thank you notes.
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
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Asking CTO out for lunch/dinner is uncommon and unusual in many places. . .
– Amit
Jun 10 '15 at 6:03
This comes off as a) super weird and b) super greedy. Just be happy that your efforts got recognized and acknowledged with a bonus. Simply thank them for the recognition.
– Daan
Jul 4 at 13:52
@Daan I completely agree with you but that doesn't seem to be the world we live in at least wanna comes to the business world. Look no further than CEO salaries and disparities that had nothing to do with merit or work. If we were all going to work to make life better for one another and I go is truly better health consciousness compassion empathy, you know Any of those things that would be awesome
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Jul 14 at 20:42
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4 Answers
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4 Answers
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Your instinct is correct. You have received two things from your CTO: (a) a gift, and conventional etiquette (per Miss Manners) calls for thanking people who give you gifts, and (b) a commendation (the "thank you" part). Since they came together and you need to acknowledge the gift anyway, you can respond with something like "thank you for the bonus and the recognition". Especially when the recognition comes from the higher levels of an organization, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by being a gracious recipient.
Since the CTO sent you email, you should respond in kind -- partly because you're just continuing the venue he chose, and mostly because it's prompt. Making him wait several days for your response could make him think you didn't appreciate the gift. If he had sent you a letter through physical mail, then it would be more complicated: responding on paper isn't wrong, but if this is someone you interact with regularly, via email or face to face, you might consider valuing promptness over formality and using email. It's best if your response arrives before your next encounter with him, to avoid any awkwardness (did he get it? did he appreciate it?).
answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
43.7k17114191
+1 great answer indeed. BTW the manager sent me an email, I will fix the question to reflect that. However, good thing you talked about conventional mails too coz I used to work for a company that used them.
– Long
Jan 24 '13 at 14:47
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up vote
18
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accepted
Your instinct is correct. You have received two things from your CTO: (a) a gift, and conventional etiquette (per Miss Manners) calls for thanking people who give you gifts, and (b) a commendation (the "thank you" part). Since they came together and you need to acknowledge the gift anyway, you can respond with something like "thank you for the bonus and the recognition". Especially when the recognition comes from the higher levels of an organization, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by being a gracious recipient.
Since the CTO sent you email, you should respond in kind -- partly because you're just continuing the venue he chose, and mostly because it's prompt. Making him wait several days for your response could make him think you didn't appreciate the gift. If he had sent you a letter through physical mail, then it would be more complicated: responding on paper isn't wrong, but if this is someone you interact with regularly, via email or face to face, you might consider valuing promptness over formality and using email. It's best if your response arrives before your next encounter with him, to avoid any awkwardness (did he get it? did he appreciate it?).
answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
43.7k17114191
+1 great answer indeed. BTW the manager sent me an email, I will fix the question to reflect that. However, good thing you talked about conventional mails too coz I used to work for a company that used them.
– Long
Jan 24 '13 at 14:47
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up vote
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up vote
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Your instinct is correct. You have received two things from your CTO: (a) a gift, and conventional etiquette (per Miss Manners) calls for thanking people who give you gifts, and (b) a commendation (the "thank you" part). Since they came together and you need to acknowledge the gift anyway, you can respond with something like "thank you for the bonus and the recognition". Especially when the recognition comes from the higher levels of an organization, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by being a gracious recipient.
Since the CTO sent you email, you should respond in kind -- partly because you're just continuing the venue he chose, and mostly because it's prompt. Making him wait several days for your response could make him think you didn't appreciate the gift. If he had sent you a letter through physical mail, then it would be more complicated: responding on paper isn't wrong, but if this is someone you interact with regularly, via email or face to face, you might consider valuing promptness over formality and using email. It's best if your response arrives before your next encounter with him, to avoid any awkwardness (did he get it? did he appreciate it?).
answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
43.7k17114191
Your instinct is correct. You have received two things from your CTO: (a) a gift, and conventional etiquette (per Miss Manners) calls for thanking people who give you gifts, and (b) a commendation (the "thank you" part). Since they came together and you need to acknowledge the gift anyway, you can respond with something like "thank you for the bonus and the recognition". Especially when the recognition comes from the higher levels of an organization, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by being a gracious recipient.
Since the CTO sent you email, you should respond in kind -- partly because you're just continuing the venue he chose, and mostly because it's prompt. Making him wait several days for your response could make him think you didn't appreciate the gift. If he had sent you a letter through physical mail, then it would be more complicated: responding on paper isn't wrong, but if this is someone you interact with regularly, via email or face to face, you might consider valuing promptness over formality and using email. It's best if your response arrives before your next encounter with him, to avoid any awkwardness (did he get it? did he appreciate it?).
answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
43.7k17114191
edited Jan 24 '13 at 15:00
answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
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answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
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answered Jan 22 '13 at 16:16
Monica Cellio♦
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43.7k17114191
+1 great answer indeed. BTW the manager sent me an email, I will fix the question to reflect that. However, good thing you talked about conventional mails too coz I used to work for a company that used them.
– Long
Jan 24 '13 at 14:47
add a comment |Â
+1 great answer indeed. BTW the manager sent me an email, I will fix the question to reflect that. However, good thing you talked about conventional mails too coz I used to work for a company that used them.
– Long
Jan 24 '13 at 14:47
+1 great answer indeed. BTW the manager sent me an email, I will fix the question to reflect that. However, good thing you talked about conventional mails too coz I used to work for a company that used them.
– Long
Jan 24 '13 at 14:47
+1 great answer indeed. BTW the manager sent me an email, I will fix the question to reflect that. However, good thing you talked about conventional mails too coz I used to work for a company that used them.
– Long
Jan 24 '13 at 14:47
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
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I don't think it necessary to always reply with "you're welcome." However, in the case of receiving a bonus or gift of some sort, I think you are obligated to reply with a "thank you."
I think the difference in this case is that your boss has gone above and beyond what would normally be expected--just as you presumably did when you performed your task that was worthy of a bonus.
answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
342110
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Please Explain why this your answer is correct. It is important that the OP is able to determine for them selves if the answer you provide is correct. Here you say what the answer is but do not explain why the answer is correct. From the FAQ Make sure your answer adds helpful information and is a complete, stand-alone answer... You should always include in your answer information about why you think your answer is correct.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 22 '13 at 15:10
@Chad I'm having a difficult time understanding your comment. I don't know what to add to my answer to explain why I think it is correct. Are you just looking for a very long, verbose answer? Could you give me an example of what to add to my answer? What is 1+1? It is 2. Why? Because 1+1=2. I realize the true mathematical proof of 1+1 would be very lengthy, but is that what we want on this forum?
– Fernando
Jan 23 '13 at 15:39
1
We are looking for a stand alone answers. One that someone who has very little knowledge can read and decide if your answer is correct. You say what the answer is here but you do not explain why or how the OP should thank the CTO.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 23 '13 at 16:02
3
@Fernando "this forum" - it is worth keeping in mind that this site is not a forum. Take a look at About page if you're interested in more details on that
– gnat
Jan 24 '13 at 7:46
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up vote
5
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I don't think it necessary to always reply with "you're welcome." However, in the case of receiving a bonus or gift of some sort, I think you are obligated to reply with a "thank you."
I think the difference in this case is that your boss has gone above and beyond what would normally be expected--just as you presumably did when you performed your task that was worthy of a bonus.
answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
342110
5
Please Explain why this your answer is correct. It is important that the OP is able to determine for them selves if the answer you provide is correct. Here you say what the answer is but do not explain why the answer is correct. From the FAQ Make sure your answer adds helpful information and is a complete, stand-alone answer... You should always include in your answer information about why you think your answer is correct.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 22 '13 at 15:10
@Chad I'm having a difficult time understanding your comment. I don't know what to add to my answer to explain why I think it is correct. Are you just looking for a very long, verbose answer? Could you give me an example of what to add to my answer? What is 1+1? It is 2. Why? Because 1+1=2. I realize the true mathematical proof of 1+1 would be very lengthy, but is that what we want on this forum?
– Fernando
Jan 23 '13 at 15:39
1
We are looking for a stand alone answers. One that someone who has very little knowledge can read and decide if your answer is correct. You say what the answer is here but you do not explain why or how the OP should thank the CTO.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 23 '13 at 16:02
3
@Fernando "this forum" - it is worth keeping in mind that this site is not a forum. Take a look at About page if you're interested in more details on that
– gnat
Jan 24 '13 at 7:46
add a comment |Â
up vote
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up vote
5
down vote
I don't think it necessary to always reply with "you're welcome." However, in the case of receiving a bonus or gift of some sort, I think you are obligated to reply with a "thank you."
I think the difference in this case is that your boss has gone above and beyond what would normally be expected--just as you presumably did when you performed your task that was worthy of a bonus.
answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
342110
I don't think it necessary to always reply with "you're welcome." However, in the case of receiving a bonus or gift of some sort, I think you are obligated to reply with a "thank you."
I think the difference in this case is that your boss has gone above and beyond what would normally be expected--just as you presumably did when you performed your task that was worthy of a bonus.
answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
342110
edited Jan 22 '13 at 15:21
answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
342110
answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
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answered Jan 22 '13 at 15:01
Fernando
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342110
5
Please Explain why this your answer is correct. It is important that the OP is able to determine for them selves if the answer you provide is correct. Here you say what the answer is but do not explain why the answer is correct. From the FAQ Make sure your answer adds helpful information and is a complete, stand-alone answer... You should always include in your answer information about why you think your answer is correct.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 22 '13 at 15:10
@Chad I'm having a difficult time understanding your comment. I don't know what to add to my answer to explain why I think it is correct. Are you just looking for a very long, verbose answer? Could you give me an example of what to add to my answer? What is 1+1? It is 2. Why? Because 1+1=2. I realize the true mathematical proof of 1+1 would be very lengthy, but is that what we want on this forum?
– Fernando
Jan 23 '13 at 15:39
1
We are looking for a stand alone answers. One that someone who has very little knowledge can read and decide if your answer is correct. You say what the answer is here but you do not explain why or how the OP should thank the CTO.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 23 '13 at 16:02
3
@Fernando "this forum" - it is worth keeping in mind that this site is not a forum. Take a look at About page if you're interested in more details on that
– gnat
Jan 24 '13 at 7:46
add a comment |Â
5
Please Explain why this your answer is correct. It is important that the OP is able to determine for them selves if the answer you provide is correct. Here you say what the answer is but do not explain why the answer is correct. From the FAQ Make sure your answer adds helpful information and is a complete, stand-alone answer... You should always include in your answer information about why you think your answer is correct.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 22 '13 at 15:10
@Chad I'm having a difficult time understanding your comment. I don't know what to add to my answer to explain why I think it is correct. Are you just looking for a very long, verbose answer? Could you give me an example of what to add to my answer? What is 1+1? It is 2. Why? Because 1+1=2. I realize the true mathematical proof of 1+1 would be very lengthy, but is that what we want on this forum?
– Fernando
Jan 23 '13 at 15:39
1
We are looking for a stand alone answers. One that someone who has very little knowledge can read and decide if your answer is correct. You say what the answer is here but you do not explain why or how the OP should thank the CTO.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 23 '13 at 16:02
3
@Fernando "this forum" - it is worth keeping in mind that this site is not a forum. Take a look at About page if you're interested in more details on that
– gnat
Jan 24 '13 at 7:46
5
5
Please Explain why this your answer is correct. It is important that the OP is able to determine for them selves if the answer you provide is correct. Here you say what the answer is but do not explain why the answer is correct. From the FAQ Make sure your answer adds helpful information and is a complete, stand-alone answer... You should always include in your answer information about why you think your answer is correct.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 22 '13 at 15:10
Please Explain why this your answer is correct. It is important that the OP is able to determine for them selves if the answer you provide is correct. Here you say what the answer is but do not explain why the answer is correct. From the FAQ Make sure your answer adds helpful information and is a complete, stand-alone answer... You should always include in your answer information about why you think your answer is correct.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 22 '13 at 15:10
@Chad I'm having a difficult time understanding your comment. I don't know what to add to my answer to explain why I think it is correct. Are you just looking for a very long, verbose answer? Could you give me an example of what to add to my answer? What is 1+1? It is 2. Why? Because 1+1=2. I realize the true mathematical proof of 1+1 would be very lengthy, but is that what we want on this forum?
– Fernando
Jan 23 '13 at 15:39
@Chad I'm having a difficult time understanding your comment. I don't know what to add to my answer to explain why I think it is correct. Are you just looking for a very long, verbose answer? Could you give me an example of what to add to my answer? What is 1+1? It is 2. Why? Because 1+1=2. I realize the true mathematical proof of 1+1 would be very lengthy, but is that what we want on this forum?
– Fernando
Jan 23 '13 at 15:39
1
1
We are looking for a stand alone answers. One that someone who has very little knowledge can read and decide if your answer is correct. You say what the answer is here but you do not explain why or how the OP should thank the CTO.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 23 '13 at 16:02
We are looking for a stand alone answers. One that someone who has very little knowledge can read and decide if your answer is correct. You say what the answer is here but you do not explain why or how the OP should thank the CTO.
– IDrinkandIKnowThings
Jan 23 '13 at 16:02
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@Fernando "this forum" - it is worth keeping in mind that this site is not a forum. Take a look at About page if you're interested in more details on that
– gnat
Jan 24 '13 at 7:46
@Fernando "this forum" - it is worth keeping in mind that this site is not a forum. Take a look at About page if you're interested in more details on that
– gnat
Jan 24 '13 at 7:46
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Don't thank someone for a "thank you" message, or for a card. It just drags things out. For most people, thanking someone (either by phone, by email, by letter, or with a card) is the end of the transaction. So let it be the end.
If there is an actual gift (not just a card) or some kind of bonus, then definitely send a thank you. And do it promptly.
answered Jul 4 at 2:51
Dawood ibn Kareem
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up vote
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Don't thank someone for a "thank you" message, or for a card. It just drags things out. For most people, thanking someone (either by phone, by email, by letter, or with a card) is the end of the transaction. So let it be the end.
If there is an actual gift (not just a card) or some kind of bonus, then definitely send a thank you. And do it promptly.
answered Jul 4 at 2:51
Dawood ibn Kareem
499310
add a comment |Â
up vote
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down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Don't thank someone for a "thank you" message, or for a card. It just drags things out. For most people, thanking someone (either by phone, by email, by letter, or with a card) is the end of the transaction. So let it be the end.
If there is an actual gift (not just a card) or some kind of bonus, then definitely send a thank you. And do it promptly.
answered Jul 4 at 2:51
Dawood ibn Kareem
499310
Don't thank someone for a "thank you" message, or for a card. It just drags things out. For most people, thanking someone (either by phone, by email, by letter, or with a card) is the end of the transaction. So let it be the end.
If there is an actual gift (not just a card) or some kind of bonus, then definitely send a thank you. And do it promptly.
answered Jul 4 at 2:51
Dawood ibn Kareem
499310
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Yes, of course. Not only that - this is an opportunity to take advantage of, to make a connection and network.
Ask him to lunch or set-up a time to talk with him one on one, in the context of the thank you.
It could help you see some more of those bonuses, I mean thank you notes.
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
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Asking CTO out for lunch/dinner is uncommon and unusual in many places. . .
– Amit
Jun 10 '15 at 6:03
This comes off as a) super weird and b) super greedy. Just be happy that your efforts got recognized and acknowledged with a bonus. Simply thank them for the recognition.
– Daan
Jul 4 at 13:52
@Daan I completely agree with you but that doesn't seem to be the world we live in at least wanna comes to the business world. Look no further than CEO salaries and disparities that had nothing to do with merit or work. If we were all going to work to make life better for one another and I go is truly better health consciousness compassion empathy, you know Any of those things that would be awesome
– Greg McNulty
Jul 14 at 20:42
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Yes, of course. Not only that - this is an opportunity to take advantage of, to make a connection and network.
Ask him to lunch or set-up a time to talk with him one on one, in the context of the thank you.
It could help you see some more of those bonuses, I mean thank you notes.
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
2,6701523
2
Asking CTO out for lunch/dinner is uncommon and unusual in many places. . .
– Amit
Jun 10 '15 at 6:03
This comes off as a) super weird and b) super greedy. Just be happy that your efforts got recognized and acknowledged with a bonus. Simply thank them for the recognition.
– Daan
Jul 4 at 13:52
@Daan I completely agree with you but that doesn't seem to be the world we live in at least wanna comes to the business world. Look no further than CEO salaries and disparities that had nothing to do with merit or work. If we were all going to work to make life better for one another and I go is truly better health consciousness compassion empathy, you know Any of those things that would be awesome
– Greg McNulty
Jul 14 at 20:42
add a comment |Â
up vote
-5
down vote
up vote
-5
down vote
Yes, of course. Not only that - this is an opportunity to take advantage of, to make a connection and network.
Ask him to lunch or set-up a time to talk with him one on one, in the context of the thank you.
It could help you see some more of those bonuses, I mean thank you notes.
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
2,6701523
Yes, of course. Not only that - this is an opportunity to take advantage of, to make a connection and network.
Ask him to lunch or set-up a time to talk with him one on one, in the context of the thank you.
It could help you see some more of those bonuses, I mean thank you notes.
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
2,6701523
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
2,6701523
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
2,6701523
answered Jan 23 '13 at 23:59
Greg McNulty
2,6701523
2,6701523
2
Asking CTO out for lunch/dinner is uncommon and unusual in many places. . .
– Amit
Jun 10 '15 at 6:03
This comes off as a) super weird and b) super greedy. Just be happy that your efforts got recognized and acknowledged with a bonus. Simply thank them for the recognition.
– Daan
Jul 4 at 13:52
@Daan I completely agree with you but that doesn't seem to be the world we live in at least wanna comes to the business world. Look no further than CEO salaries and disparities that had nothing to do with merit or work. If we were all going to work to make life better for one another and I go is truly better health consciousness compassion empathy, you know Any of those things that would be awesome
– Greg McNulty
Jul 14 at 20:42
add a comment |Â
2
Asking CTO out for lunch/dinner is uncommon and unusual in many places. . .
– Amit
Jun 10 '15 at 6:03
This comes off as a) super weird and b) super greedy. Just be happy that your efforts got recognized and acknowledged with a bonus. Simply thank them for the recognition.
– Daan
Jul 4 at 13:52
@Daan I completely agree with you but that doesn't seem to be the world we live in at least wanna comes to the business world. Look no further than CEO salaries and disparities that had nothing to do with merit or work. If we were all going to work to make life better for one another and I go is truly better health consciousness compassion empathy, you know Any of those things that would be awesome
– Greg McNulty
Jul 14 at 20:42
2
2
Asking CTO out for lunch/dinner is uncommon and unusual in many places. . .
– Amit
Jun 10 '15 at 6:03
Asking CTO out for lunch/dinner is uncommon and unusual in many places. . .
– Amit
Jun 10 '15 at 6:03
This comes off as a) super weird and b) super greedy. Just be happy that your efforts got recognized and acknowledged with a bonus. Simply thank them for the recognition.
– Daan
Jul 4 at 13:52
This comes off as a) super weird and b) super greedy. Just be happy that your efforts got recognized and acknowledged with a bonus. Simply thank them for the recognition.
– Daan
Jul 4 at 13:52
@Daan I completely agree with you but that doesn't seem to be the world we live in at least wanna comes to the business world. Look no further than CEO salaries and disparities that had nothing to do with merit or work. If we were all going to work to make life better for one another and I go is truly better health consciousness compassion empathy, you know Any of those things that would be awesome
– Greg McNulty
Jul 14 at 20:42
@Daan I completely agree with you but that doesn't seem to be the world we live in at least wanna comes to the business world. Look no further than CEO salaries and disparities that had nothing to do with merit or work. If we were all going to work to make life better for one another and I go is truly better health consciousness compassion empathy, you know Any of those things that would be awesome
– Greg McNulty
Jul 14 at 20:42
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Respond with "Thanks"?
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 22 '13 at 13:31
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"Your appreciation is appreciated."
– pdr
Jan 22 '13 at 13:48
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And make it quick.
– user8365
Jan 22 '13 at 14:57
@JeffO what do you mean by make it quick?
– Long
Jan 22 '13 at 15:02
Do you mean the email itself is the bonus or are they offering a monetary bonus via email?
– Andy
Mar 9 '16 at 2:15