Turning down an offer you can't refuse

Subject: Turning down an offer you can't refuse
From: Bruce Byfield <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 15:13:34 -0800

I have a very pleasant problem that I'd appreciate some advice on.

I've been working on contract with a startup company for six months,
telecommuting. The company is sound, even in the present market
downturn. It's interesting and responsible work, the pay is
first-rate, and the team is outstanding, both in terms of experience
and co-operation. I'm talking serious dream job here.

Now that the company is expanding, I'm starting to receive friendly,
but persistent pressure to move and be at the office full-time. The
move would include very generous stock options and a major pay
increase.

I'm flattered, and, left to my own devices, I'd be strongly tempted
to accept. The trouble is, family obligations make moving virtually
impossible. Nor do I especially want to leave where I am.

I've been assured that I'll have a place with the company as long as
I want it. However, the team has become closely knit, and I feel a
certain obligation not to let everyone down. I also wonder (for no
good reason, let me stress) whether, if I stay where I am, I'll
eventually be shut out.

For now, I've been delaying giving an answer. In fact, my instinct
is to delay as long as I can and see if my situation changes. But I
was wondering: what would anyone else do? In particular, if delaying
is my best strategy, how can this be pitched to the company?

--
Bruce Byfield, Outlaw Communications
Contributing Editor, Maximum Linux
604.421.7189 bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com

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