This appeared in my inbox today. Apparently it’s doing the rounds in New York and Washington. By the magical power of the internet, I now offer it to readers:
From: XXXX (newbie) (US – New York)
To: Flood, Francis J (US – New York)
Subject: Draft to Frank
Hi Frank,
I hope this finds you well. Having only started at Deloitte & Touche LLP this week, I wanted to reach out to you before I left for National Training this Sunday. Over past three days, waves of information have been surging out from projectors and screens, but your presentation this morning piqued my interests and has been akin to a surfboard. Instead of swimming through the information, I am riding on top it.
Your talk on the current credit crunch was reassuring and inspiring. That is why I asked that critical question – to learn from a partner. On the first day, XXXX commented on this starting class, saying “you are entering the profession during exciting times.” While recent events are unfortunate, I am interested to the steps the profession, regulators, and industry will take over the past few months; and ultimately, I aim to better serve my clients and Deloitte, armed with that first-hand knowledge. To me this is “exciting.”
When I first interviewed with Deloitte. One of my interviewers asked if I had some future goals in sight. My reply was simple and straightforward, and more than likely, it is a common desire. “I am here to become a partner. To spend the next 20 years of my life here.” I am only 3 days into my career, but I hold true to that statement.
Your candor, honesty, and knowledge impressed me. If you ever have need of an enthusiastic Audit Assistant, I am more than willing to suit up, jump in, and catch a wave. And if you are interested to know, I actually do surf.
Thank you once again and I look forward to hearing from you in the future.
XXXXXX
Audit Assistant
AERS/Financial Services Industry
Deloitte & Touch LLP
As others have said – oh to be a newbie once again.
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