Excerpted (and edited) from a recent cover letter, to a temp agency:
It’s nothing short of an understatement to say that Portland is a difficult place to find employment. I have stood in lines for over three hours for five-minute interviews and have answered essay questions on dish-washer applications. The reasons for which I had been choosing to remain in Portland I feel are no longer applicable. I value the community here, the way it nurtures the creative and progressive, but I can no longer afford to prioritize creating my home here. However, before I am able to escape from Portland and marginally free up the already saturated job market, I need to make some cash. This is the reason I desire to create a relationship with your organization. I am confident that my current unemployment is a reflection of the market, not indicative of my capabilities.
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