I just got promoted to a new job in the admin dept where i work. There was another coworker who applied for the job and didn't get it. I will now be her boss... She sent me a e-card saying no hard feelings, and i want to send something back. But I really not sure what I should/shouldn't say.
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"If I could have picked someone it would have been you"
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I would have been very flattered! You arent going to get anywhere in life without taking risks. However since i am not her I might have been embarrased or upset since I was at work. But you'll never know now will you?
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I find it best to be very positive every minute of the day.  Sucking-up to the person who does the promoting also , sadly helps.  Don't gossip or listen to gossip.  Talk about events, places, things, but NEVER people. If you deal w/customers or clients, constantly go over & beyond the call of duty... it will get back to your supervisor.  Good Luck
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It's a colleague, not a friend, so I would just keep it very simple.......\n\n"Congratulations on your new beginning"
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Probably a little rude. Would it really matter to write a letter back? A postcard that says the basic mundane things. Thanks for the card, hope you're well, life is so busy these days it's hard to find time to write, sorry I don't see you very often. Stuff like that. It's polite, and not technically a lie. The mention of short time normally discourages on going mail chit chat. It would be sort of rude to blow them off when they ask specificly for you to write. good luck
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Say something to who?  Her boss?  Better to let it slide I think.\n\nIn the end, nobody can hurt us without our permission.  If her comment hurt you it is because you let it.  If someone said that to me, I'd laugh.  It is only rude if you decide to take it that way.  How she behaves has nothing to do with you.  It is purely a reflection of her.\n\nBest of luck!
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It sounds like you wont be going far from the same people you have been working with. So I would say not to write a goodbye email. Maybe you could say thanks for the support and understanding that you're changing things up a bit, let them know that you are available to help them if you have left anything undone, and you'll look forward to more projects with them in the future. But, even that may not be neccesary, depending on the norms of your group.
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I think you've done a good job so far! It was great that you sent a thank you to the interviewer. I wouldn't bug them too much because they probably have a certain amount of time that they are allowing to accept applications. As an employer, I had a potential employee send me a nice, handwritten note a few days after the interview telling me that she would enjoy working for me and to please consider her for the job. It was short and pleasant and I didn't feel pressured. I ended up hiring her and she and I truly do work well together. Aside from that, you need to be patient. Good luck!
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Writing a sincere note/letter would make their day. It did to my boss. It shows them that you really appreciate what they did for you. If you want to include a little something, go to the school book store and I am sure you can find something small with the school's name to include. Something they can keep on their desk in their office like a mug would be a nice small thank you gift. Keep in touch with them telling them of your progress. They in turn will no doubt write back to you giving you any support you may need. A gift caard can get used up and forgotten about. Let them be able to remember you and say to themselves "I am glad I am a teacher." .
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I think that would largely depend on WHY you are looking for another job. For instance, you financially not doing well and you need a hihger-paying job, you can go ahead and tell that to your boss (you never know, he/she might give you a raise in response). Or if you're moving and you have to get a job nearer to your new place. However, if you're looking because you think you're current job sucks or you are just plain tired of it, then it is not a good idea to tell your boss before hand.\n\nAnd, yes, it will be a good idea to tell your future boss that you haven't told your current boss yet that you're looking for a new job... but i suggest you do this only if you don't have any choice. you wouldn't want to send the wrong message to your prospect boss: "when i want to leave, i'm going behind your back and try to look for a new job without telling you."
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You need to clarify your question - do you want to write to management to ask them to promote someone in your staff or are you asking for a promotion? And why does whoever it is deserve the promotion?
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It's difficult to answer your question without more specifics about what your concerns are.  In any case, have you spoken to your boss in person first?  People can feel offended or caught off-guard if they receive important information in an e-mail instead of in person.  After speaking to the person, then you might send an e-mail with a summary of your concerns, requesting action on his or her part.\n\nAs you write the e-mail, try to see things from this person's perspective.  What information is truly relevant for the boss to know?  Try to present it in a positive format, i.e. "I would prefer XYZ" instead of "I don't like it when..." Also, try to offer solutions with your concerns, written in a way that doesn't sound like you're demanding all these changes.\n\nMost of all, follow the golden rule.  If you had an employee who was in your situation, how would you like to be addressed?  The best way to get a positive response to your concerns is to be respectful and positive in the way you bring them to your boss.
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I'm truly sorry this has happened to you.  So, was your boss nice about it, or was she kind of be-little-ing?  You say she made you feel like a small child.  You know, we all have our bad days.  Guess what else?  We ALL make mistakes!  I bet SHE has even made a few mistakes herself.  Try not to feel stupid.  Did you apologize for the mistakes?  If not, do so if you feel you can.  Try so hard to concentrate totally on your job and I think you will be fine.  IF, though, she is not nice about the "writing you up thing" then I'd look for other employment.  Not as a cop out, but sometimes women bosses can be a little...ya know!  what's up with the internet priv. being taken away.  Sounds like a little bit of a power trip to me. Just go in there tomorrow with a smile on your face and confidence about you and have a wonderfully beautiful day!
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Well to start off, congratulations for being totally upfront and honest with your former employer about leaving the company.  Even though it seems you were punished for this, it was totally the right thing to do; you have nothing to be ashamed of or anything to feel that you should hide, which you would have had if you had been sneaky or deceitful.  So, that is something a new employer should definitely take into consideration.\nIf I were in your spot, I would be up front and honest about the situation without tearing apart the former boss or company.  I quit my job back inJanuary due to physical and emotional stress, and am just now trying to find a job.  It's taken me that long to get over the damage done to my heart.  I have asked prospective employers to not speak with my former employer, and I tell them the truth:  that it was a very hostile environment and that I am not comfortable with anyone at that company knowing what is going on in my life.  I have, however, given references of people who worked there when I did that are no longer there that I am okay with.  The two places I have been interviewed this week were very understanding.  Mostly, they appreciated my honesty.  But, I was also careful to not tear apart anybody, either.  I think that helped.\nIf you let them know your version of what happened while being respectful of the people involved and they call your old boss who lets her mouth run off about what a louse you are and drags your reputation through the mud and they choose to listen to her, it's probably not the place for you to be anyway.  Chances are they will compare your respectfulness to her disrespect and you'll win out anyway.  In any case, you'll be able to look at yourself in the mirror the next day, knowing you have done the right thing, no matter the outcome. \nBest wishes!
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This happens in all jobs.  The higher up the ladder you go, the worse it gets.  You must learn to deal with it in a diplomatic way.  Always be nice to them, and never say a word out of the way.  Don't always go crying to the boss either, as he will start to think you are the problem.  If you keep your cool and do your job real good, then he will see what the real truth is himself.  People like that always makes the mistake first, and it will come back to bite them in the @ss.  You could give the boss a copy of the email, and tell him in a nice way, "that's so immature" and leave it at that.  He should get the hint.  Good Luck!!!
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Dear >person<\n\nThank you for attending the your recent interview fo rthe position of >job titile<. However, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to offer you this position at this time.\n\nThank you for your interest in our company, if you agree we can keep your details on our files if another opportunity comes up in the future.\n\n\n\n(i've had loads of these sent to me!!! no need to be too fishy or slushy, i guess the people will have had the same. no need to give reasons or anything. )
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Yes. I arrived this morning to find that the person I was taking over from, didn't know and was the first person I spoke to!.\nHe was in a temporary post and had no contract, but  he had hopes of getting the 2 year contact given to me. It was a bit of a surprise for him, when I said that I was starting.\nHe spat his dummy out and had gone by 10am, just after speaking to the boss!\nIt could have been better, but it could have been much worse. At least he doesn't know where I live!\nYou should look on the bright side. Even if it doesn't last, anyone can manage to blag their way in a job for a couple of months and that gets you past Christmas (Sorry Winter Holidays!). I have the guilty feeling of taking food away from someones Children for Christmas. (I don't even work for a Hamper Company.)