You have received a job offer for an exciting, new position. Although you are expected to start on September 7th, you are only available to start a week later due to personal reasons. Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter: Express your enthusiasm for the job offer Explain the problem Suggest what you can do

Dear
Ms.
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McIIwain, I am writing to inform you that
due to
personal
matters
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I am only available to start a week after September 7.
Firstly
, I want to express how excited and eager I am to start
this
new position. I had been extensively looking for a similar job and was beyond thrilled to get an offer. My father had an unfortunate fall and will require surgery the week of September 7. I would like to take care of him,
along with
my mother,
post surgery
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as he will need time to rest and recuperate.
However
, I will be able to access a computer so I could fill out any intake forms that are part of the onboarding process.
Additionally
, I could
also
study any training materials before I join. Again, I want to reiterate how excited I am
to begin
this
new journey. I look forward to your response and please let me know if you have any questions. Yours Sincerely, Andrew Songate
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