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mapsedge ([personal profile] mapsedge) wrote2008-03-20 01:20 pm

The Ultimate Rejection Letter

This amuses me.


Herbert A. Millington
Chair - Search Committee
412A Clarkson Hall, Whitson University
College Hill, MA 34109

Dear Professor Millington,

Thank you for your letter of March 16. After careful consideration, I
regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me
an assistant professor position in your department.

This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually
large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field
of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

Despite Whitson's outstanding qualifications and previous experience in
rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at
this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of assistant professor
in your department this August. I look forward to seeing you then.

Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

Sincerely,
Chris L. Jensen

[identity profile] rowangolightly.livejournal.com 2008-03-20 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
That's priceless....

I wonder if it got him the job? Hell, with that kind of spunk and creativity, I'd hire him!

[identity profile] iarraidh.livejournal.com 2008-03-21 01:53 pm (UTC)(link)
If I was the dude doing the hiring, and all other things were equal, THIS guy would get the gig.

Brilliant!

[identity profile] glesyn.livejournal.com 2008-03-21 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
oh that's awesome

I actually snort/laughed.

[identity profile] neemauri.livejournal.com 2008-03-21 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
what wonderful whit. :) thanks for the laugh.