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Jobs In Paradise

ABCnews.com offers a completely tempting story to those of us stuck up here in the frozen tundra.  With a snowstorm heading our way this evening, I am stuck on this thought:

“We also have a ‘chief of village,’ which is sort of a cross between a cruise director and general manager,” Moeller said. “This is the most aspired-to position for many of our [employees]. It is like being queen or king of the roost.”

There is a recruiting opportunity here:

Most of these companies that cater to an international clientè have structured recruitment programs to draw worldwide talent. Bases are set up on multiple continents to sell the idea of say, careers in the Caribbean, and anywhere else people go to escape.

People don’t really go to Minnesota “to escape” so I doubt there is much future here for us.  Back to waiting on the snowstorm.

What NOT To Mention In A Cover Letter

I have been searching through online resumes and came across this commentary in a cover letter:

I am a 63 year old male just recently let go from my job because I’m too old. Don’t worry, I’m fighting it but in the meantime, I need a job.

You know, some things are better left unsaid.