Once upon a time, there was a girl we’ll call Jodi. Jodi interviewed for a job at Company A and one at Company B. Luckily, she got offered both positions. She accepted Company B’s offer and then emailed Company A to let them know. Here’s Jodi’s email:
Dear [Male Exec] and [Female Exec],
Thank you again for the opportunity for the position at [Company A].
However, another opportunity has come along for me within my field of
study, and I have decided to accept it. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
[Jodi]
And here’s the response she got:
[Jodi],
I am literally speechless! This is totally unprofessional and
demonstrates a lack of personal integrity.
Disappointed and disgusted,
[Male Exec]
Um, what exactly is wrong with Jodi’s email? She was professional and polite. Sometimes people interview for more than one job, male exec. Get over yourself.
Radaronline seems to think so. They have photos of newly-single Christina Aguilera out with a guy identified as Matthew Rutler, a set assistant who worked on her movie Burlesque. The pair reportedly went out on a double date in L.A. with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden. If they really are a couple and not just a tabloid invention, I hope Matthew doesn’t sell Christina out in a paid interview a la Amy Winehouse and Alex Haines.
How do you handle making a personal call while on the clock? Here’s a hint: don’t use your boss’ direct line. – Corporette
The “close door” button in your building’s elevator? Doesn’t work. The office thermostat? Yeah, that doesn’t work either. Notice a trend? – Consumerist
What’s the difference between a dream job and your goal? A plan. – Lifehacker
Will having a professional nemesis drive a woman to become more successful? I don’t know, but I hope people quit using pictures of people from The Hills to illustrate these stories. – ForbesWoman
Trace the assistant from Flipping Out is really hot. – DListed
You never knew that pictures of people at their desks could be this beautiful. – The Guardian
Some people, like Megan and Jane from Mad Men, think it’s cool to marry your boss. This much wiser person does not. – The Gloss
… well, not really. But it seems so realistic! After all, considering we’re talking about a woman who has an army of assistants and made one of them plan her wedding here, the fetus will probably have its own legion of nannies. Hello Kitty shaped ones, perhaps.
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