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

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Call the Department of Labor - and get some kind of statement from a doctor that your tongue is indeed intact.

That said, why the hell would an employer care about a tongue ring?? What kind of job(s) are you applying for that an intact tongue is such an issue that they are willing to make an incorrect assumption with regards to it?

Dang...that's just wierd. I taught with a navel ring in public and private schools!

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

Huh. I wonder if I can sue for this. Not that I would, I suppose, but still.

The first job that I didn't get over this was as a legal secretary, a couple of years ago. This one was a support position to the marketing department of a real estate agency, sort of office manager/graphic designer sort of game. Neither of which, I'm pretty sure, would have required anyone to look at my tongue.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Probably not sue, but you do want to send a letter to both the Department of Labor and the company (cc the HR department head) stating that you are very concerned that a decision with regards to employment was made on a false supposition, i.e. your non-existent tongue ring!

Then await responses - should be intersting if nothing else.

[diermuid.livejournal.com]

If it depresses you, there is pain and suffering. Plus the kicker, you were disqualified for something THEY lied about (your interviewer).

Ok, it may have been a mistake, but when presented with a contrary fact, she still INSISTED that you had one, causeing damage to your reputation both with the company AND your placement firm.

It's MUCH more solid than spilling coffee in your own lap and look what SHE got! (other than notariery and a scorched hoo-hah).