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Subject:Re: What I want to say.... From:"Chuck Martin" <cm -at- writeforyou -dot- com> To:techwr-l Date:Tue, 20 Jan 2004 14:21:28 -0800
"Domaschuk, Rob" <Robd -at- datalogics -dot- com> wrote in message news:225802 -at- techwr-l -dot- -dot- -dot-
>
> I say definitely write what you want and rant about the position. Just
> follow these steps to ensure a "win-win":
>
> 1. Type the vitriolic note in Notepad or some other text editor first (so
> you do not hit <send> by accident - just some personal experience here).
>
> 2. Print it out and read to ensure it contains all the vehemence that you
> can muster.
>
> 3. Take solace in the fact that you not only vented, but that you also
waxed
> eloquent.
>
> 4. Throw the letter in the garbage and never send it.
>
> I am actually quite serious about the above. If you feel the need to write
> such a letter, by all means write it and get it out of your system istead
of
> letting those feelings and irritations sit and fester. But I don't think
> you'd really want to send such a letter, as it will definitely get you off
> of the 'call-back' list.
>
> After you go through the above stress-relieving exercise (which is all it
> is), write a letter (assuming you are applying for the position) and talk
> about how your experience has direct relevance to their requirements. The
> job requriements may just be a wish list written to weed out the "I can
> write my name in Word, therefore I can be a tech writer" applicant.
>
Substitute "TECHWR-L" for "Notepad" and you've hit the sequence right on,
with the exception that Techwhirlers provide far, far better feedback that
the garbage can. :)
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Chuck Martin
User Assistance & Experience Engineer
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may come when the courage of Men fail, when we forsake our friends and
break all bonds of fellowship. But it is not this day! This day, we fight!"
- Aragorn
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