In 2001 I was in a temp to hire position that I was told from the beginning would be filled by either myself or my female co worker. Naturally I felt I was perfect for this job but they decided to hire her. I went home real angry but then used the situation as an "excuse" to start my own cleaning business. Now here I am 13 years later and I have never been unemployed in all this time. Looking back I was far removed from that situation and I realized that company made the right decision hiring my co worker because that company's clients were mostly male. It was a receptionist position. Most men would rather be greeted by a female. Naturally though I wonder if she is still with that company, but that doesn't really matter. Like other Ledgies have stated, one door closes and another door opens. It is just a fact of life. Also, in today's job market, no ones job is secured.
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