Subjectivity/Objectivity

[featherynscale]

As much as I believe that reality is what you make it, and that the universe is a very, very subjective place, I also believe that there are some "facts" around which such a consensus has been built as to make them if not actually objectively true, at least living in a house on the same block as objectively true.

One of these facts is that I do not now have, and have not ever had, a pierced tongue.

And yet, for the second time in my life, I have been denied employment due to my alleged tongue ring.

So let me ask you all this, you who know me, and especially you who have had direct experience of my tongue: Does it seem to any of you that I might have a pierced tongue?

If people are going to be like that about it, I suppose I might as well go get the piercing done. I've wanted one for years, but I thought it might make me less employable. ::boggle::

Comments

[awillowweeping.livejournal.com]

that is the weirdest thing ever.
Cant you just say, excuse me i DONT HAVE a tounge ring?

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Well, see, this was through a recruiter. So I went to the interview weeks ago, and never got a callback. So I finally called the recruiter today, and said, "Hey, did they ever say anything about my interview?". So she says, "Well, they said that they wanted to hire someone who looked professional, and with your tongue ring, you didn't look very professional." So I told her I didn't have one. So she says, "Well, I can call them back and tell them you took it out.", and I'm like, "No, actually, I didn't, because I never had one to begin with." So they called the company back and told them that. Then, later, the recruiter called me back and told me that the woman I had interviewed with had told her that yes I did have a tongue ring, and that they weren't going to do business with a placement agency that lied to them. So then, the recruiter was mad at me about it. So apparently that sort of thing doesn't much help. ::boggle, again::

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

I would be in my car, down at the recruiter's office, in that person's face with my tongue sticking out, with the strong statement that you do not appreciate being considered a liar.


D.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

That may be on this evening's agenda.

[next-bold-move.livejournal.com]

Will you take a picture if you decide to do that?

[lexpendragon.livejournal.com]

She Could Just Email Them A Picture Of Her Tongue, Close Up So They can See there Isn't A Hole.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

That's pretty gross, hon. Not to mention it's something I can't really do by myself. I'd have to talk someone else into taking a picture of my tongue, which seems sort of unlikely.

[awillowweeping.livejournal.com]

OO! even better then my idea

Analysis...

[niveus-tigris.livejournal.com]

Actually, the person she interviewed with was calling the recruiter a liar, not featherynscale, so far as I can tell.

In my own defense, I have wondered what kissing her would be like if she hand one and would not put it past her to actually get one...I think it would suit her.

Even if it does appear unprofessional to the conservatives.

Re: Analysis...

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

Indeed, however, if the recruiter was upset with her over the behavior of the company's HR person, that indicates that the recruiter also does not believe her.


D.

Re: Analysis...

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Presumably. But she is a little on the goofy side anyway, so I consider this the end of my affiliation with that particular organization, and no great loss.

Re: Analysis...

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

What are you defending yourself for?

[awillowweeping.livejournal.com]

Wow,

then..find the person you had an interview with and threaten to sue then for making it harder for messing up your rep with the recruiters becayse, NO you never had a tounge ring. I mean, if people can sue over spilt coffee.

ir just peirce your tounge and at least give them a reason. :) it'll be cheaper!

it's weird, because when I HAD my tounge peirced, no one ever noticed it.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking about just having it done, now. If I'm going to pay the penalties, I ought to at least be able to reap the rewards.

[rougewench.livejournal.com]

Actually I would suggest she have an letter sent on a lawfirm's letterhead, stating that their client does not appreciate their company's employee defaming their client to her recruiter, demanding a formal written apology.


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[triadruid.livejournal.com]

I support this one. I think we know someone who would do it, too...