Whispers in the Interview Room: Age, Assumptions, and Boundaries

Jaime recounts a frustrating job interview where her age, marital status, and presumed beliefs were openly questioned, leading to invasive requests and conservative judgments. She describes how the experience felt discriminatory and disrespectful and how it prompted anger, reflection, and a podcast response that didn’t publish.

The episode closes with advice for listeners—especially women—to protect their boundaries in interviews—and teases upcoming episodes about finally finding a new job after nearly a year of unemployment.