Words........

Words said to a married friend of mine this morning on msn....she really liked them, so I thought I should post them here:

It is not a war....it is a lifetime of sharing and love....it doesn't matter who is stronger than who....you will be strong in a way and he will be strong in a way...the key is to complete each other, not compete with each other....

Two separate yet related incidents.........

A few weeks ago, my cell phone rings and I answer. It's the recruitment agency. The following conversation takes place:

Recruiter: I finally found the perfect job for you
And she proceeds to tell me the job specifications and offer, which I really like.
Me: Great! So, when can I go for an interview?
Recruiter: I just have one question for you first.....
Me: Sure.........
Recruiter: Are you veiled?
Me: Ummm, no.......
Recruiter: Oh good.....
Me: Sorry??
Recruiter: Oh, it's just that this company has a policy of not hiring veiled women.
Me: I see....
Recruiter: So, when should I schedule the interview for you?
Me: No, thanks......
Recruiters: What?
Me: Thank you, I'm not interested anymore.

A few days ago....sitting at a coffee shop with some friends. So, we're discussing work problems and job offers, and a girl, who is not my friend, but a friend of a friend says to me:

Her: Oh, your qualifications would be perfect for the job opening we just had at our company...
Me: Really....tell me more....
Her: But there's actually one problem
Me: What problem?
Her: We have a policy of not hiring un-veiled girls. You have to be veiled to get hired......
Me: Oh well, thanks anyway.

Twice, I was judged based on my appearance, albeit differently. How could such policies exist?? I mean, isn't this just plain discrimination!!

Whatever...................

It's been so long.......................

I missed it here so much! But I'm back.....:) And planning to stay!