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A job applicant's cover letter — which openly stated that high pay was the reason for applying — has sparked a heated debate online, with opinions sharply divided over whether the candor is refreshing or simply rude.

The story surfaced recently on Remember, an anonymous online community for working professionals, in a post titled "I've never seen a cover letter like this in my life."

The author, identified only as A, wrote that their small company reviews applications together as a team. During an initial round of scoring, one submission stood out from the very first line.

The first subheading of that application read: "Honestly, I applied because I want to make money."

The applicant went on to explain that the company's starting salary and compensation package were higher than others in the same industry, and pledged to prove their worth through results.

The letter also included sales figures and performance metrics the applicant said they had achieved during an internship. Under the section on post-hire ambitions, the applicant wrote that their goal was to move to a specific large conglomerate within three years.

"It's a shameless cover letter with not a trace of pretense, yet somehow it all makes sense — and the supporting data is solid," A wrote, adding that sharing it with teammates caused an uproar. The team leader wanted to call the applicant in for an interview, while some colleagues felt the letter was simply disrespectful.

Online reactions were equally mixed. "The honesty actually makes me trust them more," wrote one commenter, while another said, "Looking at the attachments, they seem capable — give them a shot." Others were less impressed: "Openly stating you plan to leave is a real risk," said one user, and another added, "That's not honesty, that's just rudeness — there are things you say and things you don't."

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