Rejection Letter

Three weeks ago I shared our family's joy over our son's college graduation. He's been looking for work in his chosen field for some time, now.

If anyone could use a Visual Basic programmer newly minted and fairly fluent in C++ and Java languages, please let us know. He's willing to move and work just about anywhere, and the kid's responsible. You have my word on that.

He's been on several interviews, and recently received his first rejection letter. We commiserated. You don't want to say anything stupid, you know, like, "Well, son, maybe you should frame it. It's the first of many." I think I prefer, instead, to offer up today's chuckle as a creative reply.

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REJECT THE REJECTION

Dear [Interviewer's Name],

Thank you for your letter dated [date on original rejection letter].

After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me employment with your firm. This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters, and with such a varied and promising field of candidates, it is simply impossible for me to accept all refusals.

Despite your company's outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet with my needs at this time. Therefore, I will initiate employment with your firm on the first of the month. I look forward to seeing you then.

Best of luck in rejecting future candidates.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Mikey's Funnies]

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This is the first weekend in just about two months in which we have no plans. We're hoping to get the garage cleaned out and some yard work done. So, of course, the forecast calls for rain.

I'll see you on Monday.

Mark

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