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In 1918, when the time came to free himself from the shackles of the corporate world and plunge wholeheartedly into his craft, Anderson wrote what's possibly the best letter of resignation ever penned,
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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Here's a leaked one an employee gave to Claude when he tendered his resignation after 3 years employment at his store.

    To Whom it may concern

    For three years now I have toiled in your store, serving customers, making good sales and giving excellent customer service.

    However, I feel it it it is time for me to seek alternative employment.

    I have several reasons for my departure.

    1) The profit share you promised me when I joined turned out to be last dibs in your daily box of doughnuts,

    2) The frequent kidnapping and drugging of Dan Riffle to trim Goatie hair to use on your Riccar brushes was I think, cruel, and above and beyond the call of duty.

    3) The lack of toilet paper (to save money) in the rest room (the drafty shed out the back) gave new meaning to the words: Please wash your hands.

    4) The wearing of a bubble wrap outfit with nothing on underneath, as the store uniform was to say the least, a little degrading and downright creepy.

    Finally, having to say: I will fetch my Master, to customers when I needed clarification on something, I found to say the least, a little demeaning.

    I will be leaving at the end of the week.

    Yours faithfully

    Kurt.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post


      3) The lack of toilet paper (to save money) in the rest room (the drafty shed out the back) gave new meaning to the words: Please wash your hands.
      Your post is ridiculous. The outhouse isn't all that drafty. And toilet paper is for winners.
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        Your post is ridiculous. The outhouse isn't all that drafty. And toilet paper is for winners.
        I found the leaked reply you sent him in an attempt to keep him on.

        Dear Kurt

        I was most dismayed to hear of your intention to depart my employment and have decided to offer you an upgrade to your working conditions in an attempt that you may re-consider. Addressed as follows..

        1) The doughnuts policy remains unchanged, however, I am prepared to let you have a Kolache from my daily box, though not a jalapeno one.

        2) The Dan Riffle duties are I agree a little harsh. In future I will restrict you to holding him down in case he wakes up, I will do the trimming.

        3) The restroom I have upgraded, a piece of cardboard has been placed over the hole in the door. I am also going to provide a daily copy of the Wooster Monitor for you to use. However, since I only read it on a tablet, you may find it a little rough.

        4) The bubble wrap uniform remains, however I have decided to stop videoing you every day and will only do it on Thursdays.

        5) Finally, you no longer need to refer to me as "My Master", His Holiness will suffice.

        I do hope these generous improvements to your duties and working conditions I have offered will make you withdraw your resignation.

        His Holiness Claude 2nd
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  • Profile picture of the author computerized
    This is great, thanks for sharing.
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