How do you reject a job offer? I’m not talking about not enough money – that part is fine. A friend called me up and told me of an opening and asked if I would be interested. I said yes and went over for a tour/interview. I’ve had time to think and I think I’d just better stay where I’m at for now – for various reasons. One of the main ones is - I’m going to go George Bush on this – I’ve been corporatized. I need to get back to them soon and I don’t want to burn a bridge or tick off a friend. What is the best way to say – Thanks but no thanks? I’ve thought about putting in a - it’s not you it’s me…
Tell them while you appreciate the offer, you feel that for now, it is in your best interest to stay where you are.
I would tell him that you really appreciate the offer and that it seems like a great company, but you are happy with your current job and don't want to leave.
Whatever you do... don't make excuses. You'll end up trying to defend your reasoning and it will go downhill from, there. Be vague.
Some pretty funny response. Thanks for the serious ones. Another big reason I'm happy here is I get 7 weeks Paid Time Off now. That's sick and vacation but I can work from home when I'm sick so that's all vacation in my book.
Tell them you don't want it but you know a great guy that would like to fill that position. He goes by the name "bladeage" on the clutchfans board.
Tell them thank you, but the money was just not enough.....and if they give you ENOUGH money then go. DD
Say I really appreciate the offer but I'm comfortable where I'm at right now. Is it really that hard?
My guess is that he's already appeared to express too much interest in it, because it was a friend of his. It's really easy to get caught up and make it sound like a sure thing that you're going to do something...and then realize later that it's not worth the trouble.
^ That is exactly it. I've expressed interest in working with them in the past when work was going rather poorly where I'm at but things have turned around nicely since then. Add to that that this is a friend and someone I will see in the future, talk with and share a drink with. I should have said no thanks up front. I called once but got voicemail. I'll call back in a few...
OK I made the call. I told them I may be kicking myself later for this (and I may) but I'm going to stay where I'm at. Thanks for the input and the laughes. Now back to Almu where are you...
So, eh... let me get this straight....you'd do ANYTHING for money?!?! Definitely explain why you rejected it, but be courteous and polite in your manner of telling them why.
Nice Almu posts! Just tell them you are flattered but the move just isn't right for you at this time. Tell them you are impressed with their organization and you appreciate the consideration...blah blah blah. Just don't burn bridges.
