Dear Sir,
It came to my knowledge recently that the position My Girl (job reference: Number 1) in your Missing Piece Department may become a permanent one.
I have been filling in for the position for a considerable amount of time now, but my understanding was that it would only be a definite duration contract. Now that it becomes a life-long assignment, I would like to apply for it.
I believe I am in possession of the essential qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required duties. However, at the time of my first assignment, I wasn’t entirely convinced that I have the dedication to take up responsibilities for decades.
I also dare to say that I know that you had your doubts too. Although you greeted me on my first day saying “I think we are a good match” and months later you introduced me to your Fun Controller Committee as “the most surprisingly suitable incumbent ever”, it was never a secret between us that my unbalanced level of commitment and your unclear expectations create a permanent challenge in our relationship.
I understand that you were reluctant to make said position a permanent one because you couldn’t clearly see its future place in your organisation. I consider it as my personal achievement that, according to the newly published post description, the incumbent is expected to become Associated Partner, Chief of the Happiness Division.
I believe that I am ready for this challenge. The success of our cooperation made me realise that there are areas related to my current tasks I never thought of discovering, but now I am ready for more responsibility. I am even willing to agree to an eventual addition of newcomers to our team. I believe that you already know I am the best candidate for this position, but should you have any doubts, Sir, please consider that, in addition to the above, I have no problems with my current remuneration.
