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You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realised there were some problems with the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter: - explain why you took the job - describe the problems that you experienced - suggest what could be done about them

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Dear Mrs Jeeni: I have joined your company as a part-time employee a few weeks ago and I am indebted for the opportunity you have bestowed on me. I took the job to finish my internship - which is a requirement to complete my Bachelor degree.
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Dear Mr Johnson, I am writing to you regarding a few issues related to the job I have taken in your company. I decided to take the job in order to gain some practical experience as a law student but I am afraid some problems deter me to work properly, which is affecting me personally.
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Dear Mr Harris, I am a part-time call centre operator at your company, started working about 4 weeks ago. I am writing to indicate some of the problems I encountered during my work.
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Dear Mr Chen, I am Rona Lyn Olivar, one of the part-time receptionists at your Sea View Hotel. I have been working here since July and I have taken the job to gain some experience that I thought would be helpful for my future career.
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