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Michi
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Is recant a word?
I need to write a letter to my boss. In this letter I need to say that I am no longer interested in a higher positon within our department that had become available and would not like to be considered. How can i word this??
I wanted to write
Dear xxxx
I would like to formally recant any interest that I had expressed in the future opening as a xxx xxx.
Then I need to state how I will contnure my role as blank blank as I have been doing..
Its very complicated why I am writing this letters but I need to figure out how to word it..
Thanks guys!!
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Posted 1/22/08 8:24 PM  |
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nel
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Re: Is recant a word?
I don't think I'd use recant there -- I think you can only recant testimony? Maybe "I'd like to withdraw my resume from consideration"? (I don't know if you submitted one, though.) Hope I helped...
Message edited 1/22/2008 8:26:53 PM.
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:26 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Is recant a word?
It is and it works in that sentance, or you could also use "rescind"
Recant = to make a formal retraction
Rescind = to cancel officially
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:26 PM |
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Michi
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Re: Is recant a word?
can i say this...
Dear xxxx.
I would like to formally retract any interest I had expressed in the so and so position. I will continre to do my current job to the best of my ability and wanted to make you aware of my decision prior to the restructure of our department.
Message edited 1/22/2008 8:30:58 PM.
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Matteos-mommy
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Re: Is recant a word?
Yes recant is a word and means To make a formal retraction or disavowal of (a statement or belief to which one has previously committed oneself).
you could also use renege which means To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.
Personally I think recant is the better of the two.
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:31 PM |
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nel
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Re: Is recant a word?
I guess recant does work. I think what you have there is fine. I would just change restructure to restructuring.
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:32 PM |
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MeeshkaMich
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Re: Is recant a word?
Mich you sure?
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:33 PM |
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Michi
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Re: Is recant a word?
Posted by MeeshkaMich
Mich you sure?
100% I have reached my limit, honestly I feel sick to my stomach and just need to get of the bad situation they have put me in.
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:38 PM |
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MeeshkaMich
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Re: Is recant a word?
Posted by Michi
Posted by MeeshkaMich
Mich you sure?
100% I have reached my limit, honestly I feel sick to my stomach and just need to get of the bad situation they have put me in.
when you giving it to her?
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:41 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: Is recant a word?
Posted by Michi
Posted by MeeshkaMich
Mich you sure?
100% I have reached my limit, honestly I feel sick to my stomach and just need to get of the bad situation they have put me in.
 Fm me as to what's going on!
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:49 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Is recant a word?
It is a word, but that's not the right usage. I think I'd say :
"I'd like to formally withdraw myself from consideration for the XYZ position. . ."
GL
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| Posted 1/22/08 8:49 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Is recant a word?
Posted by tourist
It is a word, but that's not the right usage. I think I'd say :
"I'd like to formally withdraw myself from consideration for the XYZ position. . ."
GL
I agree with this. Keep it simple.
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| Posted 1/23/08 8:45 AM |
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Michi
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Re: Is recant a word?
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by tourist
It is a word, but that's not the right usage. I think I'd say :
"I'd like to formally withdraw myself from consideration for the XYZ position. . ."
GL
I agree with this. Keep it simple.
perfect!!!!!!
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| Posted 1/23/08 10:24 AM |
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