I have a question that probably doesn't rise to the level of an SE question, so I thought I would post it here.
I was offered a job last week and I intend to accept it today. During my verbal offer call, the hiring manager mentioned that she would be out of town over the weekend to attend a family funeral.
In my email accepting the position, I want to acknowledge this in a way that isn't invasive, but I'm not sure how to navigate the jarring transition from "sorry for your loss" to "I
... to "I'm delighted to accept your offer."
My current draft is:
Hello __,
I hope you were able to spend some meaningful time with your family over the weekend.
I am delighted to accept this offer! I greatly appreciate ...
Does anyone have any ideas for how to rework the opening sentence in a way that has less of an emotional trampoline effect?
@Max hmmm but why bring it up and remind her though? What if during the funeral she had a horrible time and got into a brawl with her siblings over their inheritance ... I would skip it ...
I don't think it adds any value to your "interpersonal skills" ...
@Max That's right. I personally avoid discussing anything that is not work related in an email, which is supposed to be brief and to the point. It is just safer that way, because there are people who find the "Hope you had a great weekend" type of thing annoying and distracting.
@Max I would make accept the offer with a subdued tone, simply to say Thank you for the offer, I have decided to accept. I look forward to working with you. Thank you for taking the time to extend the offer during what must have been a very difficult period. My sincerest condolences for your loss,
@AIQ Ah, ah, Aphasia strike again! What I meant to say was "If you have a friend **who is willing to help, and understands the interview process** "
Only one guy wondered if the company was in the adult industry. A valid point, but I was thinking: "Wouldn't employees know if the company was in the adult industry?" Well guess not...
