I don’t know how I’m ever going to get a job.
I applied to a job that I’d be a great fit for. I have experience doing almost everything listed under the job description. I have an MA (after I graduate this spring) and the minimum is a BA, with preference given to MA. I have every single skill listed that they want.
I applied this morning, so excited, because I knew I could get an interview and the pay is pretty good.
My application was disqualified automatically from their system.
Why? Because I have one year of experience, not two or more.
I called them to see if they could forward my application anyway, because I have everything they want in a candidate otherwise. The answer was no.
I’ve had a lump in my throat all day. I just want to cry. I feel like a huge failure. I feel punished because I had children. I was a full time student during the time I had them. I’m clearly ambitious. I’m clearly really smart. I managed to do all of this without support or help. And yet, I can’t even get ONE interview.
I just don’t know. I wish I wasn’t such a fucking failure. I go above and beyond with the work that I do. I’m an EXCELLENT employee. I contribute more than just what I’m told. I can learn new things and do really great work. I guess none of it matters.
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