I received a job application from a certain Joe Public*. It seems Joe is unemployed or is unhappy with his current employment. Well, times are tough Joe, and aren't we all just fed up with everything?
I wish to state upfront, I am not running an employment agency. I work as an environmental consultant (although of late I've been very impressed with the title 'environmental analyst'). From time to time, in my line of work I put up public notices inviting expressions of interest or comments on development projects. Yeah, I know what gibberish! Well, we use vague and legal language in our public notices much the same as rich people use high razor wired fences to secure their homes (if that home is in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th world, the 1st world doesn't count because of foreclosers, so no need for security there). In our case the 'razor wire' is used intentionally to avoid misguided petitions from joe publics. If you're on my side of the fence, this is a good thing. But this is only an academic truth, because if you're on Joe’s side, you see it as evidence of a flawed system which actively acts to exclude some people by using complicated language. I think the legal term for it is discrimination.
I'm sorry Joe. I left a message saying I don’t have work for you, but you must keep looking. Here's are 3 options: 1. Write a letter to your member of parliament and the equality court, and explain that you're suing for discrimination because no one wants to hire you. 2. If he/she doesn't respond in 30 days, burn a tyre and chant violent songs outside his/her home (also wear something red). 3. Your final option, keep sending those job applications to every notice you see.
*no his/her real name
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