These sorts of questionnaires are not uncommon in my industry, and, in general, I don’t resent them. I am certain any tech job listing gets inundated with well-meaning dolts who have just learned how to put the right acronyms on resumes but have no experience or talent. Hey, fair enough. I don’t mind having to […]
Read More →I dislike being asked to write online reviews. It’s a lot like going to a concert and hearing the artist beg the audience for increasing, but always unsatisfactory levels of enthusiasm. “I CAN’T HEAR YOU!” gets followed with “AW, COME ON, YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT!” and it makes me want to find musicians […]
Read More →Mr. [REDACTED], I am emailing you pursuant to the letter I received from your office postmarked 9/30. It appears to be a request for payment in regards to a new earnings tax. I have already paid an earnings tax to your office as recently as 8/31 (Confirmation #[REDACTED]). Please confirm your receipt of that payment. […]
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