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LETTER 9-5: NEGOTIATION OF JOB OFFER
This letter and the one that follows differ only slightly—but on the rare occasions that job
negotiations are put in writing, details like these are of key importance.

Mr. Harold C. Pynter
American Eagle Publishers
1200 Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 09876
Dear Harold:
You’ve certainly built an exceptional editorial team over the years, and
your offer to join it is enormously gratifying.
As you know, I am very eager to accept this honor. I look forward to
bringing my contacts, authors, and their projects in progress to
American Eagle. Because these relationships are ones I’ve nurtured for
more than 10 years, they’re naturally of great value to me -- and to you.
The profit potential they represent is substantial. I feel it is reasonable
and fair to adhere to my request for a 10% stake in the profits these
properties generate.

Harold, in light of the many benefits of our joining forces, this detail
seems minor. It is, however, of great importance to me. Let’s agree on
this right away, and launch our promising partnership!
I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jim Enright

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