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07/28/2014 10:56

Subject: Politely decline a position?

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Anonymous wrote:How do I do it? I love the potential boss and the work but I need at least $5k more to make the commute from Rockville to DC worth it and he already said the salary was the cap. I want to remain connected to him and even would be willing to meet for coffee to share contacts. Do I just say that?

If you really love the boss AND the work, is it really worth it to turn down over $5k? Granted, we don't know your personal financial situation but having both of those things is worth so much. It's your happiness!

+1. That is not even $200 a paycehck (after taxes). I understand not wanting to do the commute unless the money was significant - but $5000 would not cause me to turn down a job that I think I would love. Perhaps you could ask him that if there is some flexibility in the future or is the cap it.

If that ship has sailed, I would be honest. Tell him that you really liked what you saw and would have taken the job in a sec but for financia considerations (I hope he does not know that $5000 was the deciding number)

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07/28/2014 12:53

Subject: Re:Politely decline a position?

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I'd definitely ask for non-monetary compensation to make up the difference. My job allows me 1 WAH day/week plus the ability to work at home whenever needed to cover sick kids, house issues, etc. Just 1 day a week at home makes life so much more manageable. With that plus a great boss, it would take a LOT of money to get me to go elsewhere.

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07/29/2014 05:38

Subject: Politely decline a position?

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So here's what we have...

DC job with good boss, growth potential, team environment, telecommute 2 days per week. Salary is only $1k more than I was making in Rockville. Husband can be tough about being home for dinner etc...

Other job - less stress, less money, great work environment/people, fun events, no team (job would rest on my shoulders).

I could rationalize both - ay, yai, yai!

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07/29/2014 05:39

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I also came from a bad situation with a horrible boss and high stress position so I guess that adds to my fear!

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07/29/2014 08:43

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Anonymous

I don't even think it's a close call! Take the job with potential to grow (and 2 telecommuting days!) and tell DH to shove it.

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07/29/2014 09:45

Subject: Politely decline a position?

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Anonymous wrote:So here's what we have...

DC job with good boss, growth potential, team environment, telecommute 2 days per week. Salary is only $1k more than I was making in Rockville. Husband can be tough about being home for dinner etc...

Other job - less stress, less money, great work environment/people, fun events, no team (job would rest on my shoulders).

I could rationalize both - ay, yai, yai!

I would take the DC job. It's a no brainer unless you aren't really into growing your career. Does your husband help with making dinner?

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07/29/2014 15:09

Subject: Politely decline a position?

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Anonymous

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Anonymous wrote:So here's what we have...

DC job with good boss, growth potential, team environment, telecommute 2 days per week. Salary is only $1k more than I was making in Rockville. Husband can be tough about being home for dinner etc...

Other job - less stress, less money, great work environment/people, fun events, no team (job would rest on my shoulders).

I could rationalize both - ay, yai, yai!

I would take the DC job. It's a no brainer unless you aren't really into growing your career. Does your husband help with making dinner?