Thank You Letter
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You you guys are think that this is not good, showing my appreciation?
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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CodingLover wrote:
You you guys are think that this is not good, showing my appreciation?
It's probably a cultural thing, I wouldn't address my boss that way but that may be considered normal in your part of the world :)
Here in Sri Lanka most of the time we are doing it. But at the same time, as you said, there are some bad effects too. :-D
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Hi all, I want to write a thanking letter to my boss, regarding an opportunity given to me to attend a workshop. At the same time I want to keep it simple. So wrote the following. Can you guys comment on it please.
Dear Sir,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity on "Internet Security" workshop on lat two days. You provide me the opportunity I seek.
I assure you that I would definitely utilize the knowledge gain during that session and be a value-added addition to our company.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
Yo! Boss-man! That internet Security workshop was boss! Two days off work, hacking the net .. Mad As Bro'! Nothing will stop me now - your puny firewalls will melt as my l337 h4Xor 5kilZ are unleashed. Bwahahahaha Sincerely CodingLover xOx
MVVM# - See how I did MVVM my way ___________________________________________ Man, you're a god. - walterhevedeich 26/05/2011 .\\axxx (That's an 'M')
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CodingLover wrote:
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity on "Internet Security" workshop on lat two days. You provide me the opportunity I seek. I assure you that I would definitely utilize the knowledge gain during that session and be a value-added addition to our company.
Dear Sir, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for being given the opportunity to attend the Internet Security Workshop over the last two days. I found the workshop to be very (useful | helpful | interesting | well connected to the internet porn sites I enjoy) and expect that the knowledge gained will assist me in continuing to develop in my current role. Your arse kisser, CodingLover
_Josh_ wrote:
Your arse kisser,
CodingLover:laugh:
"Real men drive manual transmission" - Rajesh.
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Hi all, I want to write a thanking letter to my boss, regarding an opportunity given to me to attend a workshop. At the same time I want to keep it simple. So wrote the following. Can you guys comment on it please.
Dear Sir,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity on "Internet Security" workshop on lat two days. You provide me the opportunity I seek.
I assure you that I would definitely utilize the knowledge gain during that session and be a value-added addition to our company.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
Of the answers you've received so far, the one from Josh is the only one that is phrased in proper English, if that matters. In the West, we do not use a lot of "Dear" phrasing, and find it unpleasant to read, but I understand that in other parts of the world it is considered properly respectful. Use your own judgement. It is entirely proper to express appreciation to a supervisor for a beneficial assignment, if it is done in a professional manner. Don't let the "ass-kissing" comments throw you, but don't become overtly subservient, either. In many cultures, this is a sign of respect, and there is nothing unprofessional about it. In fact, I think it's quite thoughtful, and respect is a value that I've watched fall into disuse in western society over the past few decades; the loss has lessened us all. Carry on!
Will Rogers never met me.
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Abhinav S wrote:
My two cents. By the way, hope you are not ksising your bosses ass and are really indebted to him for this training.
Why you actually think that writing a note is not good?
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Hi all, I want to write a thanking letter to my boss, regarding an opportunity given to me to attend a workshop. At the same time I want to keep it simple. So wrote the following. Can you guys comment on it please.
Dear Sir,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity on "Internet Security" workshop on lat two days. You provide me the opportunity I seek.
I assure you that I would definitely utilize the knowledge gain during that session and be a value-added addition to our company.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
If I received that from a coder I would feel mildly insulted and definitely alarmed. If you don't know your bosses name then don't bother. If, as a coder using english, you could not spell and layout a sentence with better structure than this displays I would begin to wonder why you are employed here. Having said that a thank you note is a cultural thing, and should be decided in that context.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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Hi all, I want to write a thanking letter to my boss, regarding an opportunity given to me to attend a workshop. At the same time I want to keep it simple. So wrote the following. Can you guys comment on it please.
Dear Sir,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity on "Internet Security" workshop on lat two days. You provide me the opportunity I seek.
I assure you that I would definitely utilize the knowledge gain during that session and be a value-added addition to our company.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
Rather than be very generic and make a "thank you" letter, I recommend merely expressing your excitement and conveying some of the knowledge you gained. This is a less obvious way to kiss ass show appreciation. For example:
CodingLover might write:
Hi Boss-Man-John-Doe, I just got back from the Internet Security workshop I attended over the last two days. Wow. I cannot wait to dig through our code and implement a few best practices to patch up our rocket surgery software. I've seen a few people on the team use string concatenation to form SQL queries. At the workshop, one of the presenters, Jack Johnson, explained exactly why this puts software at risk and how to remedy it. I myself have written similarly vulnerable code. Once I explain this and similar concepts to the rest of the team, I'm sure we'll be well on our way to having rock solid security. I learned a lot at this workshop and I can't thank you enough for ensuring I got the chance to attend! Thanks Again, CodingLover
Some key points to keep in mind: have a purpose other than kissing ass (but feel free to kiss a little ass in the process), use a clear example of how the workshop will help the company, you can be both casual and professional at the same time. It lets your boss know that he made the right decision (opening you up to future opportunities) while making it appear as if that's not your motive (even if it isn't, the letter you wrote might convey that as an underlying motive). Also make sure to consider your audience... if your boss isn't highly technical, you wouldn't want to mention something like "forming SQL queries with string concatenation".
Somebody in an online forum wrote:
INTJs never really joke. They make a point. The joke is just a gift wrapper.
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Rather than be very generic and make a "thank you" letter, I recommend merely expressing your excitement and conveying some of the knowledge you gained. This is a less obvious way to kiss ass show appreciation. For example:
CodingLover might write:
Hi Boss-Man-John-Doe, I just got back from the Internet Security workshop I attended over the last two days. Wow. I cannot wait to dig through our code and implement a few best practices to patch up our rocket surgery software. I've seen a few people on the team use string concatenation to form SQL queries. At the workshop, one of the presenters, Jack Johnson, explained exactly why this puts software at risk and how to remedy it. I myself have written similarly vulnerable code. Once I explain this and similar concepts to the rest of the team, I'm sure we'll be well on our way to having rock solid security. I learned a lot at this workshop and I can't thank you enough for ensuring I got the chance to attend! Thanks Again, CodingLover
Some key points to keep in mind: have a purpose other than kissing ass (but feel free to kiss a little ass in the process), use a clear example of how the workshop will help the company, you can be both casual and professional at the same time. It lets your boss know that he made the right decision (opening you up to future opportunities) while making it appear as if that's not your motive (even if it isn't, the letter you wrote might convey that as an underlying motive). Also make sure to consider your audience... if your boss isn't highly technical, you wouldn't want to mention something like "forming SQL queries with string concatenation".
Somebody in an online forum wrote:
INTJs never really joke. They make a point. The joke is just a gift wrapper.
Haha, I just noticed the generic "J" name I made up (Jack Johnson) is actually the name of one of my favorite musicians. Completely unintentional. :-D
Somebody in an online forum wrote:
INTJs never really joke. They make a point. The joke is just a gift wrapper.
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Of the answers you've received so far, the one from Josh is the only one that is phrased in proper English, if that matters. In the West, we do not use a lot of "Dear" phrasing, and find it unpleasant to read, but I understand that in other parts of the world it is considered properly respectful. Use your own judgement. It is entirely proper to express appreciation to a supervisor for a beneficial assignment, if it is done in a professional manner. Don't let the "ass-kissing" comments throw you, but don't become overtly subservient, either. In many cultures, this is a sign of respect, and there is nothing unprofessional about it. In fact, I think it's quite thoughtful, and respect is a value that I've watched fall into disuse in western society over the past few decades; the loss has lessened us all. Carry on!
Will Rogers never met me.
Thanks a lot for the comment. Yeah, as I said before, I want to do this in respectful manner. Since I gain a lot from the workshop I want to appreciate it. And I hope he will give some opportunities in future too. Nothing else.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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If I received that from a coder I would feel mildly insulted and definitely alarmed. If you don't know your bosses name then don't bother. If, as a coder using english, you could not spell and layout a sentence with better structure than this displays I would begin to wonder why you are employed here. Having said that a thank you note is a cultural thing, and should be decided in that context.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
Mycroft Holmes wrote:
you could not spell and layout a sentence with better structure than this displays I would begin to wonder why you are employed here
That is why I want to share my note with you all and get some feedback before send it to my boss.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Thanks a lot for the comment. Yeah, as I said before, I want to do this in respectful manner. Since I gain a lot from the workshop I want to appreciate it. And I hope he will give some opportunities in future too. Nothing else.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
A little appreciation goes a long way, and might well improve your odds in gaining future opportunities. We all like to feel appreciated, even bosses. :-D
Will Rogers never met me.
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A note is ok if you genuinely felt good about the training. If you are doing it just for the sake of doing it, then its not a great thing (not ethical). However, if its a protocol to thank your boss in your workplace, then by all means go ahead!
I found that workshop is really interest to me. :)
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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_Josh_ wrote:
Your arse kisser,
CodingLover:laugh:
"Real men drive manual transmission" - Rajesh.
Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
_Josh_ wrote:
Your arse kisser,
CodingLover
:laugh:
:(
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Rather than be very generic and make a "thank you" letter, I recommend merely expressing your excitement and conveying some of the knowledge you gained. This is a less obvious way to kiss ass show appreciation. For example:
CodingLover might write:
Hi Boss-Man-John-Doe, I just got back from the Internet Security workshop I attended over the last two days. Wow. I cannot wait to dig through our code and implement a few best practices to patch up our rocket surgery software. I've seen a few people on the team use string concatenation to form SQL queries. At the workshop, one of the presenters, Jack Johnson, explained exactly why this puts software at risk and how to remedy it. I myself have written similarly vulnerable code. Once I explain this and similar concepts to the rest of the team, I'm sure we'll be well on our way to having rock solid security. I learned a lot at this workshop and I can't thank you enough for ensuring I got the chance to attend! Thanks Again, CodingLover
Some key points to keep in mind: have a purpose other than kissing ass (but feel free to kiss a little ass in the process), use a clear example of how the workshop will help the company, you can be both casual and professional at the same time. It lets your boss know that he made the right decision (opening you up to future opportunities) while making it appear as if that's not your motive (even if it isn't, the letter you wrote might convey that as an underlying motive). Also make sure to consider your audience... if your boss isn't highly technical, you wouldn't want to mention something like "forming SQL queries with string concatenation".
Somebody in an online forum wrote:
INTJs never really joke. They make a point. The joke is just a gift wrapper.
Thanks you for the interesting comment.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Rather than be very generic and make a "thank you" letter, I recommend merely expressing your excitement and conveying some of the knowledge you gained. This is a less obvious way to kiss ass show appreciation. For example:
CodingLover might write:
Hi Boss-Man-John-Doe, I just got back from the Internet Security workshop I attended over the last two days. Wow. I cannot wait to dig through our code and implement a few best practices to patch up our rocket surgery software. I've seen a few people on the team use string concatenation to form SQL queries. At the workshop, one of the presenters, Jack Johnson, explained exactly why this puts software at risk and how to remedy it. I myself have written similarly vulnerable code. Once I explain this and similar concepts to the rest of the team, I'm sure we'll be well on our way to having rock solid security. I learned a lot at this workshop and I can't thank you enough for ensuring I got the chance to attend! Thanks Again, CodingLover
Some key points to keep in mind: have a purpose other than kissing ass (but feel free to kiss a little ass in the process), use a clear example of how the workshop will help the company, you can be both casual and professional at the same time. It lets your boss know that he made the right decision (opening you up to future opportunities) while making it appear as if that's not your motive (even if it isn't, the letter you wrote might convey that as an underlying motive). Also make sure to consider your audience... if your boss isn't highly technical, you wouldn't want to mention something like "forming SQL queries with string concatenation".
Somebody in an online forum wrote:
INTJs never really joke. They make a point. The joke is just a gift wrapper.
Excellent improvement! You're right, it is much more effective to mention, even if only in passing, a few of the direct benefits to the company that will be realized from the training. This helps to remind the boss that training is an investment, not an expense, and it has a payoff. It may also provide him or her some ammunition to take upstairs for the battle to increase training budgets, if she's inclined to make that argument.
Will Rogers never met me.
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Thanks you for the interesting comment.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
Heed it, and see my response to the same post for the reason why you should. Good luck! You're well on your way to learning how to properly manage managers. It's an art, not a science, so they don't teach it in school.
Will Rogers never met me.
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Hi all, I want to write a thanking letter to my boss, regarding an opportunity given to me to attend a workshop. At the same time I want to keep it simple. So wrote the following. Can you guys comment on it please.
Dear Sir,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity on "Internet Security" workshop on lat two days. You provide me the opportunity I seek.
I assure you that I would definitely utilize the knowledge gain during that session and be a value-added addition to our company.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Instead of putting this stuff on paper, mention it to him personally when you walk into him in the office.
V.
V. wrote:
when you walk into him in the office.
Egads! I'm hoping that he doesn't go to work that drunk! That's okay for accountants, but software developers are supposed to have some understanding of ethics; showing up knee-walking drunk isn't on the approved list of behaviors, unless you're working for a start-up in Silicon Valley. Or working in Marketing.
Will Rogers never met me.
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Hi all, I want to write a thanking letter to my boss, regarding an opportunity given to me to attend a workshop. At the same time I want to keep it simple. So wrote the following. Can you guys comment on it please.
Dear Sir,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity on "Internet Security" workshop on lat two days. You provide me the opportunity I seek.
I assure you that I would definitely utilize the knowledge gain during that session and be a value-added addition to our company.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)