You applied to a job and were offered the position, but have decided not to accept the offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed. In your letter: explain the reason why you are declining the offer describe your reasons for staying with your current position express your gratitude.

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing regarding the
job
offer
that I got yesterday. As I am really thankful for the
offer
I will have to decline and stay in my current position on the other
job
site of your
firm
.
While
I believe
this
job
is great and has
a
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better
payment
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, I am declining because the working conditions are not suitable for someone who works at your
firm
. Your description of the place matched our competitors and
the
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one of the many reasons our
firm
is doing better is because you
offer
finer offices and lounging areas where people can have a nice break.
Moreover
, as the place is far away you don’t
offer
any compensation for people living far away or for workers that should be working from home that day. These are my reasons why I do not want to switch my
job
, as your building on the main street is
more
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preferable with the nice cafeteria and great lounging space that offers you some amenities.
Furthermore
, I believe you want your
firm
to be doing better later as well or even better than now, so I recommend you upgrade the conditions,
then
I will be more than happy to join the new team that was created. I hope you will understand
this
email with my best intentions. Yours faithfully
Submitted by oimigle on

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task achievement
Ensure all the reasons for declining the offer are fully detailed and precise for better clarity.
coherence cohesion
Organize ideas into distinct paragraphs to enhance readability and understanding.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are formal and appropriate, establishing respectful communication with the HR supervisor.
task achievement
The tone remains professional and courteous throughout, which is ideal for a job decline letter.

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