Jan
So, long story short: I am trying to get my old job back which I had for 5 years strong. I, among other people, were laid off due to the economy and them wanting to adhere to a smaller business model.
I was layed off early Nov ( by the director- who’s female- in person, I’ve never actually met the owner since he’s in a diff state, although I have corresponded with him a great deal via phone, email, etc.) with the possibility of coming back when things picked up. I emailed the owner in Dec just to wish happy holidays and to reiterate the fact that I did desire to come back.
He emailed me saying perhaps after the 1st of the year and copied the director on it via email..
So, I wait till a week after the first and emailed the director ( one who layed me off) about the possibility of coming back and she replied stating to check back in the later part of the week after she talks to the owner and reasses the richmond market.
I waited till Fri and emailed her back. I didn’t get a response. I waited another 5 days and emailed her back again stating I didn’t wish to be a bother and was simply checking in to see what the status was. She never emailed back.
So, I’m at a crossroads.. I don’t know if I should just email the owner since he was the one who said after the 1st there was a chance I could come back. Or email him and CC her on it.. or just leave the whole thing alone. With the whole chain of command thing in play, she was my boss, not him although he was the owner and made a lot of the big decisions.
Should I compose the email and start it off with there names? Dave and Diane, .. ? That doesn’t seem professional. What should I do? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, they hated my husband and now that I’m going through with the separation and divorce, do I include that or leave it out?
Note: sorry my ‘to make a long story short’ didn’t end up being brief in the least, lol.. and also sorry for posting it here.. had no clue where to post, besides, seems like there’s more traffic on here; not to mention, I’ve always received my best answers and most advice from this section.. 
Thanks.. but do I just CC him in or blind copy him in?
Im prob just making this too difficult, aren’t I? lol..
I worked for a nationwide dating service.. we all talked about our personal relationships.. lol. But I get what you’re saying.. I think you’re right, maybe I will just let it go for the timebeing.
thank you coolbreeze..
it’s funny.. everyones telling me diff things. I’m back to where I started being confused about what to do all over again, lol. ughh.. everyone has good points.
okay.. I did it. Sent the email to both of em.. did not mention the separation though, kept it very professional and tot he point. Wish me luck
thanks everyone !
I wouldn’t c/c it but rather just send the same e mail to both of them. as far as the husband goes, if you think it would improve your chances of getting hired again then mention it, maybe you could just say it in passing something like… my husband and I are in the process of getting a divorce so I really need to know where I stand as far as getting my job back, so I can plan for my future.
4 Responses so far to "What is the proper way to compose a business email to 2 people?"
January 29th, 2010 at 1:41 am
If you are hot talk to the owner his is male and we like having hot chicks to hit on in the work place
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January 29th, 2010 at 2:16 am
You simply address the email to Diane and CC Dave in on the email. Talk is if though you are just talking with Diane and let her know that Dave told you to talk to her about getting your job back.
Hope this helps.
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January 29th, 2010 at 3:05 am
I don’t think you should email her or the owner at this point. I’d let it go for a couple months or longer and then check back. The ball is already in their court and she’s not responding unfortunately. The owner might have been saying possibly out of kindness over the holiday or there might be a real possibility down the road to return. But for now you don’t want to sound desperate and push so let it go and look for another job somewhere else. Sorry but it just doesn’t seem like there is a position right now for you to fill by the way she isn’t responding to you.
Also don’t include info on your personal life. They don’t need to know you’re going through a divorce. Address them how you addressed them at work.
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January 29th, 2010 at 3:14 am
I wouldn’t c/c it but rather just send the same e mail to both of them. as far as the husband goes, if you think it would improve your chances of getting hired again then mention it, maybe you could just say it in passing something like… my husband and I are in the process of getting a divorce so I really need to know where I stand as far as getting my job back, so I can plan for my future.
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