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Dear Foy:
Thank you for your kind offer to join Harvester Associates. Since our lunch in Phoenix, I’ve spent many hours analyzing the pros and cons of making the move. The decision was particularly important at this stage in my career because I want my next association to be permanent.
With a decision of such importance, a “yes” response should have been strongly evident, and it was not. There was no one overriding factor but rather the cumulative impact of a number of considerations that influenced my decision.
My family has learned to love a particular way of life in this part of the country—the climate and the slower pace.
Additionally, the salary was some consideration. While the compensation package seemed generous for the job you outlined, a change from my present situation would be quite costly. After our tour through the surrounding subdivisions in the area, it appeared it would be impossible to match our present circumstances at anything like comparable costs.
Neither of the above nor any other one consideration about the job itself was dominant in my decision, but their combination amounted to a “no.”
It has been a personal privilege to meet you and your colleagues, and I appreciate your considering me for the position. You, your courtesies, your people, and the position itself have made the offer extremely attractive.
Thank you,
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