REVISING JOB OFFER: CAN ACCOMMODATE AN ALTERNATIVE [DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 1998] [NAME AND ADDRESS, ex. John Smith 1234 First Street Suite 567 Anycity, Anystate 85245] Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith], It was a pleasure to speak with you on [DATE, ex. Tuesday] regarding our job offer. {ALTERNATIVELY, I thank you for your letter of [DATE, ex. June 5] regarding our job offer.} Although we are unable to accommodate your request to [REQUEST, ex. increase your base salary to $42,000], I’m certain you will be pleased to hear that [STATE ALTERNATIVE, ex. we are willing to increase your performance bonus to 5% of your division’s sales]. [STATE WHY THIS ALTERNATIVE MAY BE BETTER, ex. Since this bonus is tied to sales, the potential is virtually unlimited. Furthermore, based on your qualifications, I believe you have the ability to boost sales and earn a significant bonus.] Allow me to confirm the terms of our revised offer: [STATE NEW TERMS OF OFFER, ex. o One-time signing bonus of $5,000 o Base salary of $42,000 per year o Yearly bonus equal to 5% of your division’s accrued sales o Three weeks of vacation per year o Ten sick days per year o Starting day of Monday, June 23, 1998] I will be pleased to hold this offer for you for the next [X] days. Please contact me before then so that we can confirm your acceptance. Welcome to [STATE FIRM NAME, ex. ABC Co.]! Sincerely, [YOUR NAME, ex. Jill Jones] . REVISING JOB OFFER: CAN ACCOMMODATE AN ALTERNATIVE [DATE, ex. Wednesday, June 11, 1998] [NAME AND ADDRESS, ex. John Smith 1234 First Street Suite 567 Anycity,. Anycity, Anystate 85245] Dear [NAME, ex. John Smith], It was a pleasure to speak with you on [DATE, ex. Tuesday] regarding our job offer. {ALTERNATIVELY, I thank