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2 stories matching roaster

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  1. Seattle Bookkeeper Ad Draws One Absurdly Overqualified Applicant

    A desperate job seeker responds to a meager help-wanted ad with a resume that puts modern multitasking to shame.

    Jul 14, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

  2. An Overqualified Bookkeeper Answers a $3-a-Week Ad

    A desperate job-seeker responds to a measly $3-a-week bookkeeping ad with a resume that includes everything from peanut roasting to dog-ear clipping.

    Jul 13, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Local Legends

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