Crippling Her Chances Of Getting The Job
I work in the same office as my brother. He had an injury as a child and finds it difficult to move around without a wheelchair. We are doing interviews today.
Brother: “[My Name]! Can you help, please!”
I turn and see him being wheeled away by someone I have never seen before. My brother is trying to keep the brakes on, but she is pushing so hard it is wearing them down.
Brother: “She isn’t listening to me!”
Woman: “Now shush. You shouldn’t be talking!”
Me: “Excuse me! What on earth are you doing?
Woman: “Oh, I’m just taking this differently-abled person for a walk. They need extra special attention!”
I’m speechless.
Woman: “Do you mind holding the door?”
Me: “I do, actually.”
I move to grab the chair and she pushes me hard into the printer behind me.
Woman: “Excuse me, misogynist! You do not have permission to touch me!”
Brother: “And you don’t have permission to touch me!”
The woman actually pokes his cheek.
Woman: “SHUSH!”
Me: “All right. I’ve had enough. [Coworker], call security. This woman is to be removed.”
Woman: “Oh, how typical. The woman has to leave because the misogynist assaulted her.”
Me: “You are physically moving my brother against his will. You’re lucky I’m not getting the police involved.”
Woman: “Whatever. I’m actually here for an interview.”
Me: *Laughing* “Well, I doubt you’ll be getting that job. What is it for, anyway?”
Woman: “IT technician.”
My brother starts laughing hysterically.
Woman: “Poor boy. He’s obviously depraved.”
Me: “No, he’s laughing because he’s the IT manager. He would be your boss if you got through the interview.”
Brother: “Not a chance in Hell!”
She gawks at him and stutters a garbled excuse for her behaviour. As security arrives and escorts her out, she finally says something coherent.
Woman: “WHO WOULD WANT TO WORK FOR A CRIPPLE, ANYWAY?!”
Half The Office: “ME!”
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