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> From: Invisible [mailto:voi### [at] devnull]
> I'm debating contacting some of the stars of the Haskell community and
> seeing if they can help me out in some way. But I think I know what the
> answer will be. (Surely I cannot possibly be the first person to have
> this idea!)

Maybe you are, maybe you aren't.

Even if you aren't, a professional recommendation can go a *long* way for 
you, so go for it!

Possible outcomes:
They say "no."
They give you a generic letter of recommendation (good).
They give you a personal letter of recommendation (great!).
They say, "Hey, we've got a job open here that you're PERFECT for!" 
(usually only happens in the movies, but worth a shot anyway).

The worst that could happen is that you're where you are now, so you 
literally have nothing to lose.
On the other hand, a letter of recommendation (even if it's generic) can 
go a long way towards getting a job, so go for it!

...Ben Chambers
www.pacificwebguy.com

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