an option to me vs an option for me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'An option to me' is used when something is being presented or offered, while 'an option for me' is used when the speaker is considering or choosing among different options.

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an option to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when something is being presented or offered to someone.

This phrase is used when something is being presented or offered to someone. For example, 'They provided an option to me to work from home.'

Examples:

This is an option to me to consider.
They presented an option to me to choose from.
The company offered an option to me for a flexible work schedule.

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Six months... with an option to keep me longer if they like me.
I listened to Jonas and I took an option presented to me.
A call option is an option to buy, and a put option an option to sell.
And I'm here to offer you an option to prison.
There is an option to make your skin one color.
With an option to buy, of course.
IAS 39 introduces an option to fair value all financial assets and liabilities without any restrictions.
Article 5 only provides an option to Member States with respect to certain Union companies.
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Degressive aid is an option to consider because a company that invests early undoubtedly takes a greater risk than a latecomer.
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An option to purchase or convert shares cannot in itself confer sole control unless the option will be exercised in the near future according to legally binding agreements.
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An option to purchase or convert shares cannot in itself confer sole control unless the option will be exercised in the near future according to legally binding agreements (16).
Additional criteria, like minimising external costs or promoting social aims should be an option to be included in the assessment of the most economic tender.
It is not an option to be discarded at the President's whim.
Mrs. Sommersby, I have here a promissory note offering an option to purchase land, given to a Mr. Joseph signed by the defendant.
I gave the consigner an option to store it in our secure room.
Well, they did not really give an option to buy.

Alternatives:

an option for me
an option available to me
an option that suits me
an option that appeals to me
an option that works for me

an option for me

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is considering or choosing among different options.

This phrase is used when someone is considering or choosing among different options. For example, 'I have to decide which option is best for me.'