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Topic: Why haven't they sent the offer letter yet (need words of reassurance)
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carl
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From: My soul is all over the world! (aka vagabond)
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 27, 2012 10:18 AM
  
So last Friday I got accepted for a position at a very nice school. They told me something I have never heard before in all my years of being hired (maybe because this might be my first real legit job). That they'd be sending an offer letter (via email) and that I would accept soon after if I wanted the job. Of course I do so I waited in anticpation of said email earlier this week, much like a child waits by the mailbox for a package. I have asked other, older, more career oriented people about this "offer letter" and I guess it is something a lot of companies/more legit jobs do. It is basically a letter offering a position, I suppose.So, one week later, and I still do not have it. I called the director two days ago to ask and a different lady picked up and said she would send it out that night. That would have been Wed. night but now it is Friday noon and still nada. I mean do these things take time? Like I said, they gave me a position, told me "welcome aboard" and gave me an employment packet. So, am I just paranoid? Do I just remain patient? Any advice from more experienced people? Like I said, called on Wed., sent an email to the other woman who sat in on my interview on Thurs. morning (no response yet). Anyone ever exp. anything like this? What could be going on? Maybe I am just over anxious and over eager? Should I be stressed it is now a week later with no word? (They said the position would start in (early) March. What should I do now? Call mid next week if I hear nothing? I mean, I figure it is just an email. So I DO NOT want this oppurtunity to pass me by (because of something out of my control, or something) for instance. Stressed. IP: Logged |
anongrl10
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posted January 27, 2012 11:08 AM
If they have welcomed you aboard and gave you a new employee package, you have nothing to fear UNLESS this is some ridiculous place in which case it's best not to work there -ever.
Do not worry.
Just call again on Monday after you wait for the postman.
This is a formality. If they are busy, it might have gotten a bit delayed, or completely fallen through the cracks. Some times things happen say the secretary or whoever was to send the letter got sick, had an emergency and on leave, or laid off. Things happen.
Another thing is: usually the job offer letter contains details regarding the salary and your benefits. They might have to work that through their payroll office too. Have you negotiated anything yet? Usually you negotiate after you receive the letter and say 'yes I accept provided that ...'
It will be OK. You may not be experienced but they are! 
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anongrl10
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posted January 27, 2012 11:13 AM
Is this the School you told us about?
You had asked us for a teaching project for kids. Is it THAT place? CONGRATS!  IP: Logged |
carl
Knowflake Posts: 886
From: My soul is all over the world! (aka vagabond)
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted January 27, 2012 11:58 AM
Yes. Good advice. Only. The thing is, this was an email, not just snail mail!IP: Logged |
anongrl10
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posted January 27, 2012 12:06 PM
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Originally posted by carl:
Yes. Good advice. Only. The thing is, this was an email, not just snail mail!
You mean the offer letter would come over email? Are you sure because they usually do both. Until it is officially done (and signed off) they can't send it on email either. It's a formality. IP: Logged |
anongrl10
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posted January 27, 2012 12:10 PM
When you email them again on Monday, do ask if everything is OK and whether there is a problem somewhere (that you could "help with"). This way they will get a clue to be more specific in their explanation. IP: Logged |
jesstar
Knowflake Posts: 192
From: santa fe new mexico
Registered: Nov 2011
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posted January 27, 2012 01:28 PM
i would call them again today(friday)so u dont go nuts over the weekend with wonderment and stress. it couldnt hurt to call . best of luck to you ! you got it ! ------------------
"We'll go because it's Thursday,"he said,"and we'll go to wish everybody a Very Happy Thursday.Come on,Piglet"
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Ami Anne
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From: Pluto/house next to NickiG
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted January 27, 2012 02:58 PM
Let me know what happens, Lovey.------------------
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Randall
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posted January 31, 2012 02:09 PM
How did it turn out?IP: Logged |
Venus
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posted February 01, 2012 02:26 AM
hey carl, dont worry to much, they said the job is yours so the job is yours.. letters and such are only formalities..patience! if u didnt get the letter yet, give the guy another call.. IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted February 08, 2012 03:40 PM
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"Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged |
Cancer/Scorpio729
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posted February 09, 2012 12:45 AM
But how could they not want you eh??IP: Logged |
lalalinda
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Registered: Apr 2009
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posted February 09, 2012 02:31 AM
The best of luck to you Carl  IP: Logged |
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