https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 06:32:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233685 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:28:29 +0000 shinystraps 233685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sucks and it's not fair, and I'm sure it leaves you feeling frustrated and like you can't do a thing about it. I'm sorry :( I hope that everything works itself out very soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233677 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:22:46 +0000 ladyfingers 233677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sucks. I'm so sorry :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233469 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:48:06 +0000 Adira 233469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, that SUCKS!!!! I'm so so sorry!!!! People hire people for all sorts of CRAZY reasons that don't make sense sometimes! I'm sorry you had to experience this first-hand! UGH! Good luck to you - I hope you don't lose your job or you find an even BETTER one soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233465 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:45:53 +0000 Alivoo01 233465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dislike corporate world for stories like this! Someone will get promoted over someone else because they're awesome brown-nosers, but terrible workers. Meanwhile, someone else is shyer, but is an awesome hard worker and never get acknowledged for their hard work!</p> <p>Hope things work themselves out for you soon and best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233460 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:44:03 +0000 Modern Daisy 233460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no, you poor thing!! I would be so pissed. If it's any consolation, do you really want to work for a company who would hire someone based on looks alone? I worked for a company like that and it was a total waste of 3 years of my life. Still it's bummy that your current employer is looking to cut your position, so I wish you the best of luck with that!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233443 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:36:00 +0000 mrsjazz 233443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I think it is, but I'm not technically supposed to know about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233432 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:29:12 +0000 regberadaisy 233432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be pissed too! That is baloney that you were passed up based on physical appearance! Isn't that discrimination??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/job-woes#post-233419 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:18:55 +0000 mrsjazz 233419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I interviewed for a position that would've given me a 60% raise. I knew someone at the company who kept me in the loop on details so I know that the search firm and employees recommended me, but ultimately the decision was the director's. I found out yesterday that he decided to disregard the search firm's suggestion (ME!) and hire another woman. Based on the inside information I received from my friend, he hired her based on his first impression of our physical appearances--it's a management position and I look young and sweet apparently--so he thought because she was older, taller, and more stocky, that she looked like a better manager even though I have better qualifications and experience. I can't make this stuff up.</p> <p>On the same day I found out that my position at my current employer might be in jeopardy because our new president is bringing in his cronies and wants one of his friend's to handle some of my job responsibilities. My direct supervisor is trying to convince him that we need two people (me and this new hire) instead of axing me.</p> <p>We were planning on moving and we've already hired a nanny--now the move may be up in the air because we want to save our money just in case.</p> <p>I'm just venting because I'm super pissed and sad. </p>