Mailing back offer sheet

So, I recently received an offer from a firm. I received an offer sheet in the mail, the day after they extended me the offer.

My question is, because they shipped my offer sheet overnight, do I have to mail it back with overnight shipping or can I just do it firstclass/priority/the regular way? Would I seem too cheap if I do not do it overnight?

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Just ask your HR contact if they need it urgently. My inclination would be that they don't need it ASAP (they would have specified). Still, best to verify.

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Typically, they enclose another envelope that is pre-paid inside the offer letter package so you can return it without paying shipping. Otherwise, you can also usually scan and email a signed offer letter.

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NorthSiderTypically, they enclose another envelope that is pre-paid inside the offer letter package so you can return it without paying shipping. Otherwise, you can also usually scan and email a signed offer letter.

This ... just scan and email it so you/they have a record of it and then just return using standard mail or put it in the prepaid envelope if one is provided.

 
kidflashdo a lot of banks still mail offers? i got both my offers this recruiting season emailed to me.

They usually do both mail and email. You can accept via mail or via email.

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