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    Default Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

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    I recently got a raise of an additional $1000 a month. The company has restructured for 2014. Some key employees have been terminated and I have been fortunate enough to be kept on board. To me I feel valued and at the same time humbled that my CEO feels I'm key to the long term success. Dymatize just got bought out by Post so there is huge expectations to provide.
    My question is should I write a thank you letter or will it come across as ass kissing?

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by ShannonElements
    Ass kissing.
    Too much huh?
    When I was a DM I used to like those initiatives. I don't know how an owner would feel

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    There's no rush, your job is safe for a while, best way to thank him is to perform and make him dough, it 'll mean alot more to him.

    A letter is only going to raise his expectations. Better to under sell and over deliver than the opposite

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Actions > words

    Show thanks by doing great work and validating the raise.

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by macmac
    There's no rush, your job is safe for a while, best way to thank him is to perform and make him dough, it 'll mean alot more to him.

    A letter is only going to raise his expectations. Better to under sell and over deliver than the opposite
    Brilliant my man.
    I just feel overwhelmed at this raise and and vote of confidence. I really feel I need to express gratitude

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by hateraid
    Brilliant my man.
    I just feel overwhelmed at this raise and and vote of confidence. I really feel I need to express gratitude
    Writing a very short note stating your appreciation would be a nice gesture without going overboard.

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by DeuceWallaces
    Writing a very short note stating your appreciation would be a nice gesture without going overboard.
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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by The Macho Man
    If the pressure starts to get to you, start bringing a bottle of bourbon to work
    My home is my office. I got bourbon, beer, and the works

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by hateraid
    Brilliant my man.
    I just feel overwhelmed at this raise and and vote of confidence. I really feel I need to express gratitude
    Good advice from macmac.

    I just did the opposite of you bro, gave up my base salary - $36,000 a year to move to commission only and work from home to pursue other interests. Best idea yet!

    Never say thank you for a salary increase, you deserve it

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by hateraid
    Brilliant my man.
    I just feel overwhelmed at this raise and and vote of confidence. I really feel I need to express gratitude
    I would not send the letter. There's an argument against it, that a raise is something you've earned. Do not thank people for something you've earned.

    The reason they gave you the raise is to keep you happy. Even in this job market, you want to keep your best employees happy. It costs money to replace workers and replacing a good worker with an average worker leaves them behind.

    I think a brief verbal thank you is enough.

    If you do feel like sending the letter. I would go for one or sentences with a professional tone.


    Also do you directly report to your CEO? If not, I would think this was odd. It should go to your manager.

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by DeuceWallaces
    Writing a very short note stating your appreciation would be a nice gesture without going overboard.
    I agree with this. A simple 3-4 lines or something. If it's longer than a tweet, you've written too much.

    But put it on nice paper.

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by DeuceWallaces
    Writing a very short note stating your appreciation would be a nice gesture without going overboard.
    Don't listen to this homo. Taking advice from this guy is like getting your breakfast from the insinkerator.

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Send a hooker and some cocaine to his office.

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by KevinNYC
    I would not send the letter. There's an argument against it, that a raise is something you've earned. Do not thank people for something you've earned.

    The reason they gave you the raise is to keep you happy. Even in this job market, you want to keep your best employees happy. It costs money to replace workers and replacing a good worker with an average worker leaves them behind.

    I think a brief verbal thank you is enough.

    If you do feel like sending the letter. I would go for one or sentences with a professional tone.


    Also do you directly report to your CEO? If not, I would think this was odd. It should go to your manager.
    I do report directly as well as the national sales director. I've been elevated to a senior manager position for the northeastern region.

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    Default Re: Do you think a letter to my CEO is appropriate?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dresta
    Send a hooker and some cocaine to his office.
    Would that be excessive on top of the Valentine's card?

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