Good evening,
I apologize for making you wait for my answer. While I am grateful for the offer, I am afraid I must decline at this time.
Since moving to Fujisawa, I have realized that I moved from an unstable school to one that is far more secure. So I am not as desperate for a new job as I was when we first began the application process. Also, while my current job pays slightly less than the one you are offering, it comes without the high cost of living in Tokyo. Therefore, after weighing my options: I can stay with this company for longer than 3 months without worry, I am making more money (after rent and utilities), working fewer hours in a safe city, and I'll get 10 paid vacation days in October. I think I'd be a fool to leave this behind just to be a few minutes closer to the heart of Tokyo, which I have direct access to from my local station.
I sincerely wish you all the best in your efforts to recruit new teachers. You have been nothing but cordial and professional and I appreciate your thoroughness in this matter. I am indeed sorry that I must turn down your offer. I was earnestly looking forward to the opportunity; however, the incentives just are not there for me to leave my current employer.
All my best,
Wendell T. Harrison
