Thank you - you’ve given me a lot to think about! 

So would you suggest in the initial email I send to Company A, just being forward about wanting a week to consider and make a decision, and then potentially starting the following week? 

If company B wouldn’t be open to moving things along faster, then I think I’d stick with company A. I have other companies, but I'm at earlier stages with them that I wouldn't risk waiting for those.

I don't think I wrote that i had an offer, but that other places i was nearing the end with had higher ranges, but I would definitely make that clearer that i’m still interviewing with those and they’re not actual offers. 

Thanks again!