Monday, November 01, 2004

Not now, I'm busy

This will likely be my only post this week. I've been ordered to complete a song for one of the bands I'm in, and it's probably going to take all my creative energies just to get it done by the weekend. Plus band practice for the other band because we have a show on Saturday. Writing the music is the easy part, it's the lyrics that are going to cause me grief. Past attempts at song lyrics have resulted in songs about solid state amps, Mary-Kate and Ashley's stupid video game, and something about a moonbase being attacked.

So, unless something really cool or bizarre happens to me this week, this is it. However, I don't want you to feel completely ripped off, so I'll leave you with a little something. There's a new position opening up where I work, and my supervisor concocted a lengthy exam for applicants to take. He asked me to take the exam in order to make sure it was of an appropriate length and difficulty. This is my answer to the last question on the exam. Seeing as he didn't pat me on the back or give me a high-five, I don't think my boss shares my sense of humour.

4.1 Your work organization Company X has been invited to state why it should be awarded a major software development contract. In paragraph form, write the body of a letter explaining why your company should be awarded the contract. This question will be assessed based on the quality of written communication.

Dear Company Y:

I am writing on behalf of Company X with regards to the upcoming software development contract you have open for bidding. Company X is interested in working with you on this project, and we are confident you will agree that we are the ideal candidate for this work.

Company X has extensive experience in this field. We have developed similar software packages in the past, including Software Package A and Software Solution B. We have a team of highly skilled software developers including several senior programmers who each have over 20 years of experience in the field. Our developers, many of whom are sober, are well versed in the latest software engineering practices.

At Company X, we see little point in reinventing the wheel. That is why we have a group of computer scientists dedicated to reverse engineering existing software from other companies. Our legal experts work tirelessly to find loopholes in copyright laws to ensure our products are on the streets, instead of getting tied up in the courts.

We take pride delivering a quality product on time and within budget. One method we have used to achieve this in the past is through the use of our overseas development facility. By using child labour in third world countries, we can write thousands of lines of code for you at a fraction of what it would cost to do in North America.

Finally, we also would like you to be aware of our ties to organized crime. By choosing Company X for your software development needs, you are not only ensuring the success if this project but also the safety of your families and friends.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to working with you soon.

Sincerely,




Some Guy
CEO, Company X

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