Dec 22 2008
Fat and 50, Looking for Work
Well, I was supposed to have a job interview today but it was cancelled. That’s ok though, I wasn’t feeling up to the task of being rejected anyway. I have become so discouraged in this last year trying to find a job, I’m pretty much done with it (IF ONLY!).
Before an interview, I find myself looking into a mirror and thinking “Would I hire me?” “Will they want someone young and cute for this position?” I have been a business owner, Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, have done customer service for more than 25 years and have been damn good at all of it. My resume looks good, I get calls when employers see it, so what’s the problem? This is where my conclusion that it’s either my weight or my age or a combination of both. If you are an employer, please comment and let me know what I have to do to prove that I would be a great employee! I am very dependable and being older means I have no children at home that I have to worry about child care for. I have some health issues that I have doctor’s appointments for occasionally, but nothing that would affect my work. Come on! Someone has to give me a break. My unemployment will run out soon and I don’t know what I will do.
If you are an employer, please give us older, overweight women a break! Men don’t seem to have this issue as often as women do, but I’m sure it happens. Has this happened to you? I would like to Know! Thanks for reading my blog. Have a great day!
