letter

Dear Mr. Yeo,

I am a recent honours graduate from Duke University, having received a BSc. Psych. from this institution.

As a concerned citizen of our country, I have come to recognize, as our government officials have persistently pointed out, that our resources are scarce, and that we rely largely on the industry and innovation of our citizens to keep our tiny ship afloat in the choppy seas of modern-day economic uncertainty.

I have thus returned to Singapore of my own volition to contribute my meagre talent to this cause.

Bearing in mind the comments you made in the capacity of A*STAR chairman in 2002, and noting how difficult it is for a person of my own mediocre ability to find any other meaningful employment, I wish to submit my application to your organisation for the position of Test Tube Washer. Please find my resume attached.

I am willing to provide my own dishwashing liquid, in a brand and scent of the organisation's choosing, and also scouring pads.

I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely,
J____ L_____