Had an Interview today, it started ok and as ive been to the same firm before they had a profile of me already. The woman doing the interview noticed that i have back problems and i also have a phobia, she said 'Ever considered applying for a disability allowance'? I stood up and told her to sod off and stormed out the factory.
Can i or should i make a formal complaint against her or the company? She was being sarcastic/joking about it when she said it.
2007-07-23 07:49:58 · 31 answers · asked by vampire_o3 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
keep a stiff upper lip because sooner or later what comes around will go back around. I know easier said then done
2007-07-23 07:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by harold. 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is weird that a "phobia" even appears in your records or resume or wherever that information came into play. That is not information that you need to include in an interview. Strange.
You can file a formal complaint, but the truth is that it won't get you anything. Sarcastic or not, your reaction was unprofessional and did not make a good impression. So her inappropriate remark was kind of cancelled out by your reaction to it.
If you do choose to make a complaint, the complaint should be to the company regarding the woman who made the remark. Her actions may well have been out of line. That said, what will you get out of it aside of a lot of trouble? Would you even want to work there now? I'd probably move on if I were you, as it isn't worth the added stress for a job you probably don't even want now, but that is just me.
2007-07-23 14:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To be honest it's a serious question.... although had it been me who was interviewing you i would have said:
"with your problem will this affect your ability to complete anything in the job description ?"
but as she said:
"Have you ever considered going on disbility?"
I would have answered
"No ! Not at all I want to work - I'm dedicated blah blah"...
really that would have shown that even though you have this problem you are OVERCOMING IT AND SEEKING EMPLOYMENT.... Something I'm sure she would have respected you for ! (and would have given you a chance in the selection process because you are dedicated)
You can make a complaint in writing but to be honest if I were in that situation If I sent anything in writing it would be an apology for being unprofessional....
Please don't take things so personal in future....
Good Luck :)
2007-07-23 15:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Roger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going along with what someone else said - since you told her to sod off and they had this info you aren't in the USA.
But ... well ... it certain seems unprofessional to me! Especially to joke about it. I don't know what the system to complain is where you are - here you'd report her for Discrimination.
The only legal question you could be asked about it in the USA is "Can you perform the functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?"
Best of luck
2007-07-23 15:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're absolutely certain that she was being sarcastic, and not just inept at trying to make a helpful suggestion, you might pursue it. I don't know how much benefit that would be to you. You could get a reputation for being a vindictive trouble maker.
Your best choice might be to come up with a clever (and not hostile) response to this question in case you ever encounter it in the future.
2007-07-23 14:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mattie D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must not be applying for a job in the US. It would be very unusual for a US employer to be in possession of the kind of health information you describe prior to hire. So, I can't really give you legal advice since I'm based in the US.
She didn't act professionally, but neither did you. Registering a formal complaint would have more weight if you hadn't told her to sod off and stormed out.....now they will just see your behavior as a valid excuse for not hiring you.
2007-07-23 14:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let's face it she did not act professional at all. But there are people out there that have that kind of attitude. The problem is what type of work were you applying for. Was it something that would require lifting? And what kind of phoba do you have? The reason I'm asking is if this had nothing to do with the type of job you were seeking then yes I would complain about her! She has a job that she shouldn't be doing if she is not going to be a professional about it and she probably thought she was being "funny".
2007-07-23 14:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by teresa w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you are being overly sensitive... my friend is in her early 20s and gets a disability allowance because she has back problems.
Oh well there goes THAT JOB.
Sounds like you are insecure about your back problems. That's not HER fault.
What do you think making a complaint will do? She works for the company, you don't, I'm guessing they laughed their butts off after you left and tore up your info. If you call they aren't going to do a thing, let me tell you that, she works for them, you don't, and you handled it very unprofessionally.
You need to learn to be a bit stronger, it sounds to me she was trying to help you out. It's not like she was making fun of your phobia.
2007-07-23 14:54:42 · answer #8 · answered by Rabbyt 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm not so sure she was being rude about it. Are you a little sensitive about it? She might have thought she was helping, though an interview really wasn't the place. You can make a formal complaint, if you feel it was really rude. I would suggest putting it in writing. Good luck!
2007-07-23 14:53:27 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ JustAChick ♥ 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
No, you can't, first of all. They are hiring for the best applicant for the job, and by you "standing up right away" and going off on her was disqualification for that one......
Good luck with disqualification with the state, also.
You erupting was an employer's scheme to see what sets you off, obviously they had a clue, since you left so easily.
Maybe your past record of walking out on companies precedes you????
Much good luck needed for you in the future....please try to hold your temper, ok?
2007-07-23 14:56:00 · answer #10 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can try but you would just be making even more of a fool of yourself.
How do you prove that she was not giving you advice? Did you record the conversation? In fact, how do you even prove she said what she said. For all we know, she caught you on a lie in your application and told you that you could not have the job and you are making up this story to try to get even.
2007-07-23 14:53:58 · answer #11 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋