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Rafael Olivas's avatar

I'd hire Mr. Hermit R. Crabb for his innovative spirit alone! Managed shell exchange program! It could probably become an app.

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Making an app will have to be his next project!

Adam J. Blust's avatar

I could not love this more. Both because it's just great writing, and also because cover letters are close to my heart.

Reminds me of this: https://wordsmeanthings.medium.com/wayne-enterprises-thanks-you-for-your-application-2bae98625a4d?sk=e83be4f360933fd54a32dc25af995186

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Haha, good one! And thank you so much for reading and for your kind comment! I didn't know cover letters were a love of yours. ❤️

Adam J. Blust's avatar

I have written hundreds of cover letters over the years, for myself and others. They seem to be a bit of a lost art these days with online applications. Personally, I will never apply for another job, ever. I'm done.

Elaine's avatar

So clever! And I especially love that this is coming out in the season of cancer birthdays! 🦀♋️🎉

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Thanks, Elaine! And I didn't realize I'd timed it that way — seems appropriate, as some of the most important people in my life have been cancers.

Brenda Lightle's avatar

I love this piece. Very innovative and fun.

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Thank you, Brenda!

Steve Gorman's avatar

A “seasoned” crab. I see what you did there. 😅

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Haha, I didn’t even do that on purpose — it’s standard wording for these things!

Mimi Kusch's avatar

I love hermit crabs and glad you used them as your shell. Also, can I have some of whatever you're smoking?! ;-D

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Haha, I wish! Though in the coming weeks, I will be writing about my favorite drug. ;-)

The Radical Individualist's avatar

Lots of imagination, here. Loved it.

Cate's avatar

Rosana, thank you for making us aware of the plight of hermit crabs who can’t tell the difference between a shell and a bottle cap.

I forwarded this to my job search council.

(If you don’t know what a job search council is and you’re looking for a job, see neversearchalone.org)

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Thanks, Cate! I did not know about job search councils, sounds like a great idea.

Valerie's avatar

You forgot to mention how much hermit crabs love hamster wheels!

Rosana Francescato's avatar

I didn't know that! But hermit crabs should live in their natural environment, not as pets. 😊 Maybe Hermit R. Crabb needs to do a campaign about this.

Stacey Weinberger's avatar

As a current job searcher I just love this.

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Ha! Are you going to model your cover letters and resume on this one now? 😊 Best wishes for your job search, Stacey!!

Laura Allen Sandage's avatar

For some reason, Hermit Crab Special Olympics is my favorite line in the whole thing. 🐚🦀🏅

ROCHELLE NEWMAN-CARRASCO's avatar

Brilliant (of course!) ❤️🐚

Rosana Francescato's avatar

Thank you, Rochelle! I wasn't sure about this one, but I do love getting meta.