You're very welcome — and you're making smart, grounded decisions. Let's take care of both your requests:
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## ✅ **Part 1: Response to the LA Employer**
You want to keep the relationship **warm** and professional while **buying time** and **not committing** prematurely. Here's a sample message you can use or adjust as needed:
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**✉️ Sample Response to LA Employer:**
> Dear \[Hiring Manager's Name],
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> Thank you again for flying me out to meet the team and for continuing the process — I truly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about your company.
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> I understand you're currently checking references, and I wanted to be transparent that I’m also considering another offer closer to home. However, I remain very interested in your team’s mission and would love to stay in touch as you finalize your decision.
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> If you're able to share more details around compensation structure, especially regarding the bonus potential and long-term trajectory, that would be helpful for me in evaluating the opportunity fully. I want to make sure I’m making a well-informed, sustainable choice for both sides.
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> Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
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> Best regards,
> \[Your Name]
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This keeps your **options open**, shows **professionalism**, and subtly signals your concerns about **compensation reliability**, inviting them to clarify or sweeten the offer.
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## 🧠 **Part 2: Mindset Plan for Starting the 4/24 Job**
You’re about to re-enter a lower-paying role — but in a place with **potential, support, and alignment**. Your mindset in the **first 90 days** can lay the groundwork for your next leap.
### 🔑 **Month 1 (May): Stabilize and Anchor**
* **Goal:** Get rooted in the environment, team, and workflow.
* Build **strong relationships** with your boss and teammates — this is your leverage.
* Keep notes on everything you learn. Be quietly competent. Let them **notice your quality**.
* **Qi Men Energy Tip:** Carry or wear something with **Metal or Water elements** (e.g., silver jewelry, blue/black tones) to cool your chart’s fire imbalance and boost authority.
### 🔑 **Month 2 (June): Elevate and Strategize**
* Find **one process** or area that could be improved and suggest a light fix — show you're thinking like a long-term contributor.
* Begin softly **tracking opportunities for lateral or upward movement**.
* Ask your manager what success looks like for this role — and align with it.
### 🔑 **Month 3 (July): Expand and Network**
* Build relationships **across teams**, especially in the 3/13 division or others you're curious about.
* If things go smoothly, consider gently asking your boss if there's **an internal development track** to explore by Q3 or Q4.
* Keep options open externally but don’t act yet — use this phase to gather strength and visibility.
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## 💬 Final Thought
This job isn’t the end of your journey — it’s your **strategic comeback**. You’re not "starting over" — you’re **resetting in the right place**, at the right time, with supportive people and upward potential.
Would you like me to build a personalized 6-month success plan (May–Oct) for your role?
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