I decided with the possibility of furloughs it would be a good idea for me to go back to work. I make good money writing, but it goes up and down, not at all consistant and I usually write at night anyway when the house is quiet, so it wouldn't be that big of a deal. I used to love to work for temporary agencies and thought it would be a good idea to go back to work for one, so I started with Manpower.
I went in and talked to someone. I had my resume with me, but they wanted me to email it to them. Kind of strange, but okay. Once they received my resume by email, they would then send me the links for the tests. The lady told me to call her when I emailed it. So as soon as I got home, I sent it to her then called.
I thought the initial interview had gone well, but as soon as she saw the signiture line at the bottom of my email, everything changed. I had forgotten to delete it. Truthfully, I forget it's there. All it says is Erotic romance that will leave you breathless and offers a link to my website and blog. She tells me, in an almost haughty, standoffish tone, I need to take that off, someone will find it offensive. I apalogized and told her I don't usually use that email for anything other than writing, so I just didn't think about it, but told her I would remove it. To myself I'm thinking, I'm not sure why I need to. I've never used email in job hunting or interviews before...
She sent me the links and I took the tests. Did well on them, but haven't heard one word. I tried calling and leaving messages, but the lady won't return my phone calls. I've tried emailing her twice, but again, no response. It's been three weeks and no word.
Was she the one offended and that's why she won't work with me? Does she think I'll talk sex all day or write at work? Am I over reacting or is she discriminating against me because of this? And if that's the case, what can I do about it?
I don't have erotic author on my resume, but I do list what publising houses I work for. I do editing, marketing, query letters and proposals, I have regular deadlines that must be met, but I never once mention it's erotic in nature. Of course if they look up two of the three houses, they'll figure it out.
I get so tired of this kind of narrow minded crap sometimes...