Rejecting an offer. What’s the best way to do it? Love their work, the interviews but $ is not enough to justify the move. Help. 🙏

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Just be honest, respectful and straight to the point. If they get offended, then they’re jerks.

“Hey so and so recruiter, just wanted to say thank you for the generous offer and all of your time. I love your agency’s work, but I don’t think the compensation is enough for me to make a move right now. Appreciate your consideration, have a good day.”

And then if they really want you, they may come back with more $$$. You never know.

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You have no obligation and shouldn’t feel badly about it. Agree with the comments above.

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You do no need to fluff around. Salary is a legit issue. Not like you didn't vibe with a future partner.

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"Sorry but your salary offer is not competitive with market rates. Thank you though."

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Copy and paste your third sentence, hit send.

Thanks y’all!

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