How do I reply to this email?
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I have been in loose talks with a colleague-turned-friend about working with/for him if he struck out on his own. We were about to do it, when his office space fell through and he decided to just stay where he was. He had approached me about this, not the other way around. About a month after the office space debacle, he found new office space and is signing a lease for office space (I am friendly with the leasing manager and am positive this is a done deal - they are both stand-up people). He has gone on vacation for a week, but emailed me a job description saying "Hey there, while waiting for my connection at JFK, drafted up a quick job description for discussion for when we're able to speak. Have a great weekend."
He hasn't offered the job to anyone else, and hasn't posted an ad looking for anyone else. He asked me what I'm earning a couple months back and when I told him and asked if that's in his range/budget he said yes, and that he'd actually thought I was earning significantly more. I'm pretty sure the job is mine if I want it, which I do. How do I respond to his email in a way that shows I am enthusiastic and definitely interested, yet not being presumptuous? I don't want to seem obnoxious by assuming I've got the job. Based on the job description I think it'll be a lot of work, and some things I haven't done before, but that I could do it, and do it well. I want this. How do I convey that in a nice way that strikes the right balance? |
Anonymous
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Mr. Big Swinging Dick,
Thank you for sending along the job description. Looks like an excellent fit and exciting opportunity. I'd love the opportunity to learn more when you are back from JFK. Would you be open to a coffee next Wednesday? Sincerely, Shit I shoulda said I made more |
Anonymous
| what pp said. no need to play games but you're negotiating now so give a little, take a little. |
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Anonymous
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Dear Mr. BSD:
I casually looked at my current paycheck and like it. When you are serious, give me a call. maybe I will interview, when not on a plane. Signed, self respect. |
Anonymous
| I don't understand the big deal. "Sounds great! I look forward to our meeting when you get back. Have a safe flight!" |
Anonymous
I don't get it either. Seems pretty straightforward to me. |
Anonymous
| I agree with PP. If he is a friend there is no need for any more formality. Meet with him when he gets back and nail out the details. |
Anonymous
OP here - it's probably not a big deal, but it means a lot to me and I am nervous and excited. Perhaps you may know from experience that sometimes when something is a big deal to you, you lose the ability to see it clearly even though you can see another person's issue crystal clear. So I asked for advice. Isn't that exactly what this forum is for? |
Anonymous
| So, when you meet with him, even though he knows what you make, you may want to make a pitch for more money, given the additional risk you'll be taking with a start-up company. |
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I plan to, plus when I told him what I earn, I was saying what my salary is, not what I actually earn with bonuses and overtime. He truly IS a real mensch, and I am confident he will pay me a fair salary that I am happy with (that will be more than what I was making before). |
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UPDATE TIME!
Just wanted to let you all know that when I replied, Mr. Big Swinging D*ck wrote back saying he'd written the job description with me in mind. !!! So I wrote back saying I'd hoped, but hadn't wanted to be presumptuous, and we went on from there. I take this all to mean the job is mine as long as I don't say anything stupid to f*ck things up. I am really excited about this. THANK YOU! |
Anonymous
BOOM GOES THE BOOM! |