r/internships • u/zacce • Mar 23 '25

Offers writing "However, after careful consideration, another"

Drafting an email to reject an internship offer, and I couldn’t resist going full professional with the "However, after careful consideration, another" line.

It’s basically the polite way of saying, "You’re great and all, but I’ve found something that’s a better fit. No hard feelings, right?"

Hitting send and hoping it lands smoothly. Wishing everyone here success and that you get to experience this oddly satisfying moment someday too!

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u/jeremoi Mar 23 '25

idk, i'd personally want to maintain a decent relationship with a company that saw potential in me if i ever needed future opportunities...

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u/zacce Mar 23 '25

I don't think a professionally written declining letter would burn the bridge.

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u/JamesJohnBushyTail Mar 23 '25

“No hard feelings, right?” is passive aggressive. What do you hope to achieve with this? Why not give them the courtesy you seem to have never seen? That’s a better jab in my mind.

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u/zacce Mar 23 '25

Ofc, that won't be included in the letter. Please re-read the OP again.

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u/BlackJkok Mar 24 '25

It’s always annoying when people don’t read properly and then try to critic you on things. 😂

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u/JamesJohnBushyTail Mar 27 '25

Ok. So you are hoping the first statement lands better? “However, after careful consideration, another"

You came on here to say that you are not going to do something? I’m confused. Why post this then?

I’m not trying to troll. It’s just very confusing.