Job Offering Letter

So I would like to tell you a great news, after maybe 7 or 8 months of unemployment, I finally got a job offer. I'm very grateful and excited. The CEO sent me the formal offer letter last Tuesday asking me to review and to let him know if everything is okay. I replied that it's all good but that doesn't mean he was asking me to sign it, right? Only for me to review? So I haven't signed it and still waiting for him to reply/for his response. And he still hasn't replied and it's already Friday… what's up with that? I'm super anxious. I was thinking of being initiative like signing it right away and send it to him but that doesn't seem right…

What would you do? Just wait? Being initiative?

Please, no mean comments. Thanks.

Also, I would like to thank the people of SF for your support. Thanks everyone.

I think you should sign it and send it back. He might well of meant that by his words and even if he didn’t then because everything is OK with it then there is no harm in signing it and sending it back.

Congratulations on getting a job, hope it goes well.

Was a draft contract or a contract attached or not? That is the question. In any case - I would always sign any important answer like this. Original or pdf is another question.

thank you

I was thinking of doing that but again I’m afraid that would be a mistake because what if he wanted something to change (I don’t think he does though, just my feelings)? But my feelings are strong with just signing it and sending it to him.

my friend advised me to do a follow up message on Monday asking if it’s okay for me to sign it. Would that be okay also or would that sound like a stupid question? Haha

this is what I’m kinda confused with. It looks like a formal offering letter, official letterhead, pdf and everything

OK, if it states details like salary, vacation, working time etc. sign it. If no further details are attached and its only a letter confirming that you are offered the job - reply in written form that you accept the offer and wait for instructions to sign the contract. If this was discussed beforehand and all is clear - go for it, if acceptable for you. Whatever you do, do it in written form and with your signature - if possible original if not, pdf (mentioned original will follow by mail - if this is still "normal" in your country). It all depends, how many details were provided - the phrase if everything is acceptable indicates to me that you have all information you need - except the starting date - which could have been Monday (now!!).

Hope it helps. Or just write to me.

yup, my strong feelings are saying just to sign it and send it back to him. But I think I’m gonna ask him “is it ok if I sign it now?” Hope that doesn’t sound too stupid lol

I would agree with your friend to just double check what the CEO wants. Not stupid at all to ask if you're unclear what's required. No such thing as a stupid question.

My interpretation of someone sending me a job contract and asking me to ‘let them know if it is ok’ would be they are saying here is the contact, please read it and if you agree sign it, if you don’t agree then let us know and we can discuss it. I think it’s unlikely that they would want to make changes to a document they have sent you. I would just sign it and send it back. In the unlikely event that it was just a draft then they will just send you the final one to sign instead, no harm done.

It’s understandable to be a bit unsure when embarking on something new but I think you are overthinking things, you think they want you to sign it, so sign it and send it back.

thank you, I think I am overthinking it too…. I actually have signed it and was thinking that I would send it if he says something that signals that I should send it if that makes sense. But you’re probably right.

Btw this is what has been giving me anxiety for the past few days

Congratulations. I am late to this thread but I have been in your shoes before and it’s brutal until you get the “letter. “ I think you’re correct about signing it and also by being upfront with your questions. It shows that you can deal with people about business decisions. Congratulations again.

Congratulations on the news. I agree with a quick follow up for more information and continue on from what you learn.

Here's my recommendation of what to do with any offer letter. Pick one of the following:
A) Tell the company in person or over the phone that you want something in it changed. (for example, they did not meet your minimum salary requirements you previously communicated)
B) Tell the company you need more time to think about it and give a reason (example: you are interviewing with another company that same week)
C) Tell the company you have changed your mind and don't want to work there.
D) Sign it and send the signed copy back.

I finally signed it and sent it back to him. STILL hasn't got any reply. I am so pissed.

I’m glad you’ve sent it in.
What you have to consider is that as a CEO he probably has a million and one things to do and they are all really important. So whilst the job accepting process might be your highest priority it’s probably not his. That doesn’t mean that you are not important just that he is probably super busy, try to not take it personally.
What size company is it? Do they have a separate HR department you could contact?

You're right, I forgot about that part. That puts me at ease. Thanks.

I would say it's a medium sized company. Yes they have an HR department but I haven't been in contact with them for quite a long time and I have been in contact with the CEO lately. The CEO was the one who asked me to send him my ID, asking my earliest start date, and sending me the contract.

I think I should just be a little bit patient and wait.

Your new internal colleagues are working on it. You will just receive the contract to sign and the starting date - this is what I think and hope for you. I wish you 20.000 USD month. Work well.