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LandOBiscuit

I will accept the job offer. It will be a 10+% increase starting in March and work hours are better.

Problem is, now that I am going through a divorce and I am on my own financially, the new job offer doesn't pay enough and is not what I envisioned myself doing at 29. I want to stay with the company so I am going to apply to different jobs at another location. I have to disclose this since every time I would apply, they (my boss and HR) would get an email notification. 

In a nutshell, I want to say " Thanks for the offer, I want it and accept it BUT I have to look for something better in the company due to my situation". How do you say the same thing without the negative BUT? My therapist suggested I use the word AND but I am having a hard time making a coherent sentence with "and". Any suggestions?

neeps

I happily accept your offer. I would like to inform you that I have had a change in my personal situation and want to keep the possibility of looking for another opportunity within the company open. Thank you for this opportunity.

...or something like that...

LandOBiscuit

neeps:

I happily accept your offer. I would like to inform you that I have had a change in my personal situation and want to keep the possibility of looking for another opportunity within the company open. Thank you for this opportunity.

...or something like that...

I wish I could do thumbs up with Chrome. It sounds good. Thank you neeps! 

welshgirl

I like Neeps' idea. Or just saying something about I'm happy to accept the position AND look forward to moving up in the company.

VABeach08

" Thanks for the offer, I want it and accept it.  I'm excited to be joining [Company].  Particularly because of it's growth strategy and forward leaning vision.  Despite the difficult economic times, Company's future is bright and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute and grow with Company."

 

LandOBiscuit

I should have said it is sort of a promotion. Which is why if I apply to any job in the company, HR and my boss get an email.

hamilton.ja

Personally, I wouldn't say a thing about needing to look for another position at this point. A lot of companies have pretty strict rules about how long you have to be in one position before you're even eligible for an internal move and some have unspoken rules about it (like my DH's company) where applying or even asking around can be viewed negatively and impact what other promotions/bonuses/etc you would be considered for.

LandOBiscuit

HJ, before I started applying, I talked to my HR and they fully support me. Trust me, the job I do now is not a career and the pay is crap,  as in just above minimum wage. They fully support people wanting to move up in the company.

Also, it would be for something totally different. I can't be too specific here but I am not doing your regular 9 to 5 desk job.

The Irish Gal

Instead of the word "but" use the word "however".  It always sounds more positive.  I work in the service industry and any customer care / complaint handling type course I've ever been on suggests this...

PittPurple

I agree, do you really want to put that in writing? I would keep it short and sweet, anything written down can be misconstrued later.

If you really want to say it, something like
Thank you very much for your offer, I am excited at the new challenges this position presents and look forward to further opportunities in (this company).