You and me both, man.
I had an interview today. I looked like this:

Okay, I'm lying. I wasn't making that face. I wasn't angry at the job.
I was fairly optimistic, actually.
and cordial.
like this:

I still look a little skeptical, but you get the idea.
So I'm being interviewed. I'm answering questions.
It's awesome.
And then he asks me about being a woman in the audio industry.
"What's that like for you?"
I'm honest, and I respond.
"It's not always easy, but I don't mind. I get along with guys better, anyhow."
and he laughs. and says.
"I'm afraid you might be too attractive to work here."
yep. QUOTE.
So I was like:
I mean, I really don't know what I'm supposed to say to that. Uh, well, I could try to maybe, not wear make up? Talk about trying to throw someone off her game.
So I went with
"I could be less attractive, trust me. Not a problem."
and inside, I did this:
Responsible.
Works well under pressure.
Can be less attractive if necessary.
...my resume.
OMG El. Don't feel too bad though. While I was in an interview, I thought it necessary to point out that my previous boss was a woman. I don't know what I was trying to prove either!
ReplyDeleteI left the room feeling like a dumbass.
Is it sad that when you said "Fast Leanrer" I automatically thought of Princess Jasmine? That face, the last one you made? i'm doing that right now, lol. "I'm a fast learner." *tosses huge ass pole to Aladdin*
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for you and your interviewness. Love the photos, and your hair looked (looks) totally bomb.
<3<3
I kind of feel like that's a little offensive! Yeah, me, the super-traditional ultra-non-feminist.
ReplyDeleteLike, what's that about? "You're too attractive to work here. So, uh, sure you're good at stuff and all, but way to blow it by being a hottie."
I've told him to eat it. Actually, I probably just would've been like "Ahaha, you're silly." And then I would've made that last face, too.
@ Geof - first time real-life interviews happen. We have all said something really dumb. Look at me, I keep doing it.
ReplyDelete@ Shevs - not sad. Awesome. Totes awesome.
@ MG - it was actually totally relevant and in context I didn't take it as offensive. He was expressing concern with working with all guys. I assume there must have been some kind of incident with another girl before me.
I will laugh all day with those images of your face etched in my brain. The things that happen to you are ridonkulous!
ReplyDeleteI love that your mom says ridonkulous...how great is that? my dad only ever says..."Fix that attitude or I'll get krunk on you"...it's really only funny the first time.
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