Dear Ken,  I am writing as a former London employee whose last day in the office was Friday 30th November.
I don't know if you are aware but this time of year is the tightest time of year for recruitment in London both in the temporary and permanent market place.
I am confident in the skill-sets that I can bring to the current market place but the average job search takes 2-3 months and unfortunately I do not have the financial security to enable me to live through that time.
That is why I am asking for a small donation of ?1000 to help me pay my mortgage and to see me through Christmas.
This e-mail is cheeky but I felt that I had nothing to lose and I hope that you will respond positively to it.
Regards

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