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I've just been turned down for a job because I'm to young

28 replies

MilkNoSugarPlease · 18/02/2011 21:13

Hmm

I'm 22!

I was turned down for a TON of jobs at 20 because of my age (Despite having 4y experience then!) but I didn't think 22 was that young tbh!

Or do you think they're just making an excuse because I'm not what they want?!

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rubyslippers · 18/02/2011 21:24

My nanny is younger than you!

Littlepurpleprincess · 18/02/2011 21:22

It's crap tbh. I'm 22 as well, and a childminder. I've had people knock on my door and ask to talk to my mum loads of times! It's a bad attitude but you can't really change it.

Confidence helps. When I'm met with that attitude I make sure I mention EVERY bloody good thing I can offer, show off my qualifications and experience and enjoy watching the look on their face when they realise they have been caught out patronising me (oh she does have a brain!). If they still turn you down, well it's their loss isn't it?

meditrina · 18/02/2011 21:21

Yes, they're I either making inept excuses or discriminating in a way that's distinctly iffy given the age related laws.

I hope you find a nice employer soon.

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