Your Letters
16:54 UK time, Wednesday, 12 August 2009
You missed out the main reason for . To get a job. Earlier this year I sent out 50 copies of my CV and got nada response. I re-did my CV bringing forward my age and the dates of all my qualifications etc by 10 years and voila! The phone was ringing off the hook and I was turning down job offers for weeks... (My new boss said it showed gumption, by the way.)
Sam, France
Why have you started referring to Aren't robberies and burglaries exciting enough?
Paul, Ipswich
Re the , I found this rather ironic, having been prevented from swimming in pools in France for NOT having Speedos (only swimming shorts) a few years ago.
Tim Collins, Sittingbourne, UK
"Astronomers are advised to lie on a blanket or a reclining chair to get the best view", the tells us. But should we lie on our backs or our fronts? And our eyes, should they be open or closed? If they're going to state the bleeding obvious, they could at least do it properly...
Tim Barrow, London
I read to the end of and was still waiting for an explanation for the flying rabbits. Then I realised my mistake. But I am willing to put good money on flying rabbits being just as effective at stopping swine flu and a whole lot cheaper (though animal lovers may get upset at the use of trebuchets).
Chris Clarke, Grenoble, France
It seems to me that the Magazine is following a certain theme today - age. and seem to suggest that someone is lamenting the passing of the years. Of course, at a mere 19 years of age, I couldn't possibly understand the fear of getting old, as I truly believe that I am going to stay 19 forever.
Helen, Jersey
What is a Is it a circle?
Will Fry, London
Does it strike anyone else as interesting that one of the most-searched-for sites is a ?
Aaron, Reading, UK
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