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Guidelines : Accepting

Accepting Raises, Promotions, or Transfers

Guidelines and Alternate Phrases

Thank the boss for the promotion or transfer.

Express confidence in your ability to do the job.

I’m looking forward to making a difference in the bottom line.

I already have some ideas I’m eager to discuss with you–ideas I think can pay off handsomely in the months to come.

My previous jobs have brought me just the experience needed to tackle this new project.

Express appreciation for the new opportunity.

Thank you for your confidence.

This new opportunity will be a life-changing experience. Thank you.

You have placed great confidence in me with this promotion; I won’t let you down.

I am grateful to you.
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Example 1: Letter of thanks to boss for promotion

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Dear Sheila:

Your letter came in today’s mail, and I just want to express my appreciation for your confidence in my abilities. I’m eager to take the new challenge as director of Region 6.

Already I’ve spent some time talking with various reps in the area about what support they’d like to see from headquarters. As we discussed, I’m eager to see what changes I can make there.

Please know I appreciate this opportunity you’ve given me.

Cordially,
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Example 2: Transfer acceptence letters

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Dear Sarah:

I was pleased to get your message. I am anxious to take on the challenges in my new position as ecology project director.

In the last few weeks I have been working on several changes which will result in significant reductions in our research expenses. My goal is to get our research spending down by 45percent without sacrificing the technology we’ve come to rely on.

Thank you for your faith in my abilities. I can assure you, I won’t let you down.

Cordially,
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Example 3: Letter for accepting transfer

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Dear Mr. Garcia:

Thank you for granting my transfer to the finance department. I look forward to contributing to the IRS software project. The expertise I gained working with government computer contracts in the procurement department will serve me well on the IRS project.

I appreciate the confidence you have shown in my skills by giving me these new responsibilities. I am ready to give 110percent in my new position!

Sincerely,
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Example 4: Thanks letter for raise

Memorandum

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT: Thank You for the Raise—Future Plans

I appreciate you approving my raise. This shows me that Maxwell Technologies is willing to make an investment in me. I want you to know that I am also eager to make an investment in Maxwell.

I have several ideas for streamlining our accounting procedures that I would like to discuss with you. Also, I am in the process of looking into offering direct deposit for our permanent employees.

Thank you, Sandy. This is an important step in my career.
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Example 5: Thanks for promotion

Memorandum

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT: New Special Projects Coordinator Position—Prospective Projects

I was happy to get your letter approving my promotion to special projects coordinator. Although my work as administrative assistant was important to the company, I am certain I have more to offer beyond clerical tasks.

The flexibility of this new position is just the thing I was looking for. As I told you, I have several projects in mind, such as starting a company library, designing a Web site, and organizing all our community projects under one community outreach office.

The true benefit of this new position is that I will also be open to hearing other employees’ ideas, fostering the concept that Krestwell and Anderson is a responsive and innovative firm. I am certain that our best resources for remaining competitive are right here under our own roof. Thank you for supporting me.
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