The Plump Lady Sings

If you're reading this, you have probably read my previous blog post about how my ex  dream company declared me unfit to work because of my weight. If you haven't read it yet, well... you should. Today is the 10th day after I posted that blog, and I just want to share that I was interviewed a couple of days ago by BusinessWorld. You can read more about my experience in BusinessWorld Weekender. (You can find the link to the article below) The article is about weight discrimination, specifically in recruitment processes. To be honest, it was a little difficult for me to talk about my experience in more detail. Although my experience wasn't all that bad until the end of the hiring process, it was still a little tough for me to relive it. I believe that I have moved on from the experience. Of course, I would admit that I felt sad and heartbroken when it happened, but after a few days, I told myself that being sad about something will not change the situation. I made it a ...

Growing up, I have always been fond of traveling. I just turned 23 years old, and I have been fortunate enough to have explored around 20 countries already. I have always wanted to work for an airline, not only because of the supposed travel benefits, but because I have always been interested in the airline industry. So basically, it was like a dream for me. I graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree in 2014, and I started working for a Telecommunications company that same year. I had a lot of friends there, and my colleagues and I got along really well. I was fine. Fast forward to a year after, and opportunities started to present themselves. I decided to leave my first job and  thought that the decision would be best for me so I can advance my career. After all, I didn't want to be just fine . I then found myself going to interviews for 5 other companies, and yes, including an airline. Of all the interviews that I went to, I was the most nervous about the one with my ...