Rochelle the recruiter

There are times when recruiters reach out. That's ok. They need their bread and butter.

When you politely decline several times and they keep coming back, then it's time to pull out the big guns.

Here is the final exchange I had with one such many years ago. Names have been altered for obvious reasons but everything else is real.

From: Rochelle Recruiter
To: The Rotten Angel
Subject: Job Opportunity
Date: 17 May 2007

Dear Rotten Angel,
I have found your name on our database and am looking to update and modify our system. At some point or another you have either posted your details on one of the job boards or have applied directly to one of our vacancies.
If you are currently looking for new opportunities or would like to send us a recent copy of your CV to keep our files up to date, I would be grateful.
I look forward to hearing from you with a copy of your most recent CV attached.
Best Regards,
Rochelle Recruiter

From: The Rotten Angel
To: Rochelle Recruiter
Subject: Re: Job Opportunity
Date: 17 May 2007

Hello Rochelle,
I have already been placed in a job. I am currently herding sheep on my uncles farm in Tubercurry, Co Tipperary in Ireland.
I would like to thank you for contacting me but I am happy here where I am.
I feel the IT industry is too fast paced and stressful and I am a much happier man working with the sheep.
Thank you for your message anyway and kind warm regards.
The Rotten Angel