Re: [[job title]] offer: flexibility question

Hi {{first_name}},

Thank you for the offer. I'm excited about [[company]] and the [[job title]] role.

I'd like to discuss the equity component. Based on the stage of the company and the scope of this role, I was expecting closer to [[your target equity amount or range]]. My thinking is based on [[brief reasoning: e.g., "comparable offers at this stage" or "the level of ownership the role requires"]].

Would there be room to adjust the equity grant? Happy to talk this through on a call.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

I've reviewed the full offer for [[job title]] and I'm ready to move forward. The role, the team, and the direction all feel like the right fit.

The one thing I'd like to adjust is [[specific component: e.g., "an additional week of PTO" or "a $5K professional development budget" or "a start date of [[date]] instead of [[date]]"]]. If that works on your end, I'm ready to sign.

[[Your name]]

Hi {{first_name}},

Thank you for the offer. I'm ready to accept with one adjustment.

I understand the base salary is set at [[offered salary]]. Would there be room to add a signing bonus of [[amount]] to bridge the gap between the offer and my target of [[your target]]? This keeps the recurring cost the same on your end while making the overall package work for me.

Let me know if that's something the team can consider.

[[Your name]]