Tuesday, 18 May 2010

PeOpLe On TeH iNtErNeT,

I have just received this email:

"Dear James,

Temporary Clerical Assistant Accommodation.

I wish to thank you for your application for the above post.  Due to the large number of applications for this we have just completed short-listing.

I am sorry on this occasion you have not been unsuccessful in your application.  However, may I take this opportunity to wish you luck in finding suitable employment shortly.

Regards,


Geraldine"
 
It clearly states that my application was not unsuccessful.  Now, if MATH111-Logic has taught me anything, it's that  
not not successful = successful.  

Of course I realise from the rest of the message that two wrongs don't make a right and I didn't get the job.  However, just in case it was a test to make sure only the best people were offered the placement, I replied to point out the mistake.  A minute later I had another email at the top of my inbox telling me that it should indeed have said "not successful". 
Not put off by this I asked for a job as a proofreader.  
This was the reply:


"Hi James,

I like your style, I was just in such a hurry don’t like to keep people hanging on to long for an answer!

I really do wish you all the best in finding something shortly.

Best wishes,


Geraldine"

It should probably say "too long". 

1 comment:

  1. :D
    I love you.
    Sad that you didn't get the job though!

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