Chapter 428
428 Finding a Job and Starting Over
Returning to the workforce was tough.
It was especially true for a housewife who had been one for years. It was harder for women like them to
find work.
All the applicants sitting with Marie were recent graduates. Amongst them were outstanding students
who had returned from studying abroad.
Operations management was a major trend now, especially online operations.
Even celebrities needed to build publicity.
One of the interviewees glanced at Marie before turning her head to speak with another person.
Marie could faintly hear what they were saying.
“Gosh. She’s so old, but she has come to fight for the position against us.
“I’m sure the company will reject her. I glanced over her resume. She’s a housewife. A stay- at–home
mom.”
Somewhere along the way, a stay–at–home mom had become a pejorative term.
In truth, in a family, they were the ones who made the biggest contributions.
The saddest part was that they were alienating a woman despite being women themselves.
Nobody was exempt from getting older. Everyone was young once.
Marie didn’t say anything, thinking that this was probably the first step toward entering society.
Society could be kind, but sometimes it could be malicious as well.
Wolf had most likely mentioned to Wynter that she was coming to look for work.
On her phone screen, there was a message from Wynter. It was short. “Mom, do your best. I believe in
you.”
Marie smiled. She could muster her courage to come because she had talked to Wynter.
Conflicts in a family should be dealt with.
She should make it up to her youngest son after hurting him.
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Wynter told her that it was all because of her illness, which she had no control over. She told her not to
blame herself.
Marie was unconcerned with what others thought. After Wynter came back, she had been making
progress.
Though going outside would expose her to more ridicule than staying as a wealthy housewife, she
believed that this was what made life worthwhile.
“Marie.”
“Here!”
Marie stood up, holding her documents.
There were three people in charge of the recruitment. They flipped open her file, revealing her
information. As soon as they saw the part stating she had been a housewife, they closed her profile.
“As the person in charge of the operations team, I’ll be blunt. You’ve stayed at home for so many years.
How do your core competencies stack up against those of others?
“Online operations management places more value on youth and digital literacy. With your experience
and age, you’re clearly not a good fit.”
Marie was somewhat nervous.
Her palms were sweaty, and her heartbeat was erratic.
When the recruiter raised his hand and was about to ask her to leave, she suddenly spoke.
She began with the current hottest topic, “QHotel’s operations and PR department…”
→ As soon as she said those words, the three recruiters looked up, visibly intrigued.
Marie was impressive to begin with. She was naturally sharp and had a management
mindset.
“Their operations strategy was to draw in traffic. However, regarding the result of the operations can
they handle the flux and will it backfire? Or should they call for a more logical approach? Look at Q
Hotel. It should have been extremely profitable publicity. Yet a careless public statement could undo the
results.
“I’m older than others. That might be a disadvantage as well as an advantage. I’m
emotionally stable. The company is already remarkable. It requires more individuals with stability.
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“Ultimately, celebrities compete through their culture. I used to teach at a college. I am capable of
handling a PR crisis. I can establish a distinctive brand identity.”
On the side of the recruiters, Jacqueline, who was around Marie’s age, pondered for a while after
hearing her words.
A man still shook his head. “I’m very sorry. Though your words are quite moving, the
workforce…
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