Thoughts?- I applied to a role a few days ago, and received a call on Saturday afternoon from someone at the company. She introduced herself but spoke to me as though it was the only job I applied to. She asked me a few questions (while I was in the supermarket) and then inquired where I lived. Then she remarked "Oh?" and went on about how far away the job is. (It's less than an hour, and I was aware of the location and had applied to it bc I was willing to commute.) I added that it wasn't too far for me but if that's how she felt.....She wined on about it for some time and then left awkward quiet gaps. Finally she stated that she'd have to speak to the owner about it. Geesh! An able-bodied being who is willing to work hard and THEY are deciding if the commute is too much for me?!
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Thoughts?- I applied to a role a few days ago, and received a call on Saturday afternoon from someone at the company. She introduced herself but spoke to me as though it was the only job I applied to. She asked me a few questions (while I was in the supermarket) and then inquired where I lived. Then she remarked "Oh?" and went on about how far away the job is. (It's less than an hour, and I was aware of the location and had applied to it bc I was willing to commute.) I added that it wasn't too far for me but if that's how she felt.....She wined on about it for some time and then left awkward quiet gaps. Finally she stated that she'd have to speak to the owner about it. Geesh! An able-bodied being who is willing to work hard and THEY are deciding if the commute is too much for me?!
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