Have you applied for a real-life job using your FM experience

This thread brought memories back for me:

http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/244769-Amazing-news-story

When Leeds were going through their financial melt down and free fall down the leagues their managers position became available. I was in 6th form at the time, highly addicted to FM (may have been CM back then) and in my Business studies classes had used Leeds as a case study. I set about applying for the job writing a letter stating my passion for the game, record of my playing career (amateur and not great), my financial skills and knowledge of Leeds situation and my managing CV from fm. My basic arguement was that I had the skills, knowledge and experience, just not the real life experience and that I would be a cheap but good long term option for the club.

My application was written very seriously, although of course I never expected the job. However I did get a letter back on posh club heading paper explaining despite my reasoning for why I would be good for the club they had decided to go another way, hand signed by the chairman.

Anyone esle had similar experiences or am I the only one sad enough to take the time to apply :o

Think someone tryed IRL for the Middlesboro job once citing their FM expereience. He even got a letter from the club thanking him but saying sorry no way.

Yes, I have. I applied for the Scotland job after George Burley was sacked.

I received an email back from the SFA and was also invited to Craig Levein's first game in charge as a VIP.

i applied for coaching roles with lower league scottish clubs years ago, although i do at least have a coaching qualification (and at the time was aiming for a professional career in this area)

I applied for the Man City job, but Sven got it. I received a letter back from City stating that they will not enter negotiations! I quoted my amazing Monaco saved from fm07 where I dominated Ligue Un!!!

Yes, I have. I applied for the Scotland job after George Burley was sacked.

I received an email back from the SFA and was also invited to Craig Levein's first game in charge as a VIP.

Quality, nice touch for the SFA. Might apply myself when Levein gets the boot :-)

i also offered my scouting services to rangers about 10 years ago, as i had found some brilliant young players in CM, so i posted a massive list to ewen chester.

i should have offered it to sven, but after seeing his spell at man city i assume i was beaten to the punch