So recently I found myself back on the job shelf, after the recession-led end of my design job.
At the advice of all, I explored every avenue open to me in the pursuit of a wage, even considering working on product I wouldn’t normally sit next to on a tram. But there is a line, across which abject poverty starts to look as good as a Rick Owens leather jacket. And that’s very good.
After being stood up once for a meeting with extreme lipsticked & coiffured Melbourne “designer of note”, let’s call her Irma, I was finally granted an audience. Sitting in full regalia she motioned for me to sit on the chaise lounge in the direct midday sun which was pounding through the window – I immediately began to sweat profusely – I mean sheets of sweat – as my make up began its hasty retreat down my face – 1 point to Irma.
I: “So, you’re 38?”
P: “No, 40”
I: “Kids?”
P: “No.”
I: “Single?”
P: “Yes.”
I: “Are you a lesbian?”
P: “Why, No.”
I: “Do you just like to be on your own then?”
P: “No, I just prefer to take lovers.”
(Sits bolt upright)
I: “OH – Lovers??? I can’t find any men – where do you find these ‘lovers’? – bars?”
P: “Oh no, the bar thing is a myth. I find them at funerals, airports, things like that.”
10 points to Patsyfox, who failed to be shocked but succeeded in shocking Irma. High five.
Ah, P.S. Isn’t it not just rude but illegal to ask those questions??
{ 4 comments }
Mrs Underhill 04.28.09 at 5:12 pm
Stop it, you are too funny. Did Irma give you the job? I am not your bank manager but I kind of hope not. Encouraging the youth of today to wear long frilly socks with high heels is not something one could be proud of. Why don’t we create a faux profile for Irma on RSVP.com or something? Let me see, what would we say? “Woman who lies about her age and applies make-up with wooden spoon seeks man who loves scary china dolls, tap dancing and staying out of the limelight. Must be happy to dress children like English WWII refugees.”
Patsyfox 04.28.09 at 6:44 pm
Ha ha, yes a faux profile is an excellent idea! And you’ve encapsulated her perfectly – do you think she’d get many “kisses”??. As for getting the job, I am denied the pleasure of declining the offer as I’ve never heard another word. Guess the polite follow-up call slipped into the same black hole as her apology for standing me up the first time. ; )
Choc_lover1985 05.01.09 at 6:59 pm
Ms Fox, not only are you a true style icon and also extremely talented! after reading your job interview experience I would like to hire you as my life coach..I to would like to have many “lovers” but like Ms Irma I suffer from psychological or behavioral disorder and can not find a good man(s) to keep.
Please Help
Choc_lover1985
paul barry 05.30.09 at 11:40 am
ha ha ms fox…. surely darling it’s illegal to ask you if you are gay in an interview!?
loving your blog love… the drawings are gorgeous and love your family pics… sending you tons of healing love xxx p
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