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By tango-c - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - Parker

Today, I sent a cover letter in which I bragged about my exceptional attention to detail. After it was sent, I noticed the company name and address were from a different job application. FML
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thefmlman2011 36

Oh the Irony! But yeah, reread it next time.

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MrSassypants 32

If I learned anything about being cocky, is that it makes you look way more ridiculous when you fail. Instead of being cocky, I just lower everyone's expectations so they are blown away when I'm pretty okay at something.

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UserError94 18

Exactly!! Like the fact that I don't know how to read and write....holy shit I'm doing it!

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FunnnyGirrl 19

We've all been there OP! Maybe they'll get in contact with you out of sheer interest.

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awafook 9

I once sent a cover letter in which I bragged about my attention to detail as well. Only I missed a word so it read "attention detail"... I missed it when I reread it and only after I sent it did my husband read it and point out my mistake. I got the job anyway. Six years later, I realize that it's because they will hire literally anybody. Good luck to you on your job search, and may you remember to exercise your attention to detail next time.

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sandhusaurous 6

Would bragging actually help you get the job anyways tho?

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fotomiep 7

Keyword: bragged. Nothing wrong with acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses, but bragging in a job application or cover letter is just a dumb move.

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bonjourhello 25

I mean...maybe they'll think it's irony?

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Lalala579121 27

Maybe they'll think you did it on purpose as a joke and think it's funny.

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Mathalamus 24

Maybe you should not brag at all.

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