The philosophical way to answer a decline

on Tuesday, 15 January, 2008 in Writings

I found this on the blog of one of my partner fiancé wife’s professors. As well as he did, I found it hilarious…

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

[Originally from here]

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  • http://whatdoino-steve.blogspot.com/ Steve

    I “stumbled” here. The profile looked promising. The posts were all ones I might have picked myself had I found them. Not accepting a rejection letter? Delightful. David Lynch’s responses? Perfect. Good luck on your new year. I’ll be back.

  • http://whatdoino-steve.blogspot.com Steve

    I “stumbled” here. The profile looked promising. The posts were all ones I might have picked myself had I found them. Not accepting a rejection letter? Delightful. David Lynch’s responses? Perfect. Good luck on your new year. I’ll be back.

  • http://zaknicola.wordpress.com/ Zak Nicola

    Great find. I’d love to know what happened in August. haha

  • http://zaknicola.wordpress.com Zak Nicola

    Great find. I’d love to know what happened in August. haha