lizcharles

hey ladies,
i have a job interview next week for a job that i'm really excited about, working for a company that delivers organic food boxes. part of the job is going to the farm, picking up the produce, making the boxes up and delivering them. i am very strong, working on a farm last summer and weight training for a few years now, but i am nearly 300lbs. i'm worried that at the interview she'll take one look at me and think i'm not physically capable.

what should i do? should i say anything? this is basically my DREAM job and i dont want to get away from me because i'm fat and therefore considered lazy by most of society.

thanks ladies.

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KatCarney

Say anything about PCOS? No. It's not an issue here, and has no bearing, imo, as to whether or not you're "fit" enough to do the job.

Generally speaking, PCOS does not impact 'fitness' (although there is some research indicating that some women with pcos have impaired lung capacity.)

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sweetstar

Give the facts, and prove to HER that you can do it.

lizcharles

when i say anything i dont mean specifically about PCOS, just how do i say that i'm much more in shape than i look without her thinking "Yeah right"

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etuc

Ask her to arm wrestle sorry just kidding.


Can you get a letter of recommendation from the farm you worked at last summer?
I would tell them about that and the weight training you do.

I wouldn't mention anything about pcos.

KatCarney

I wouldn't say that, either.

You might want to say something like, "I understand the job requires a lot of legwork and heavy lifting, much like my previous job. That was actually my favorite part..."

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lizcharles

yeah gavin, the farm manager, is one of my references.

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lizcharles

thats perfect. thanks!

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CarrieBerry

I think this sounds great. It shows that you have an understanding of what the job requires and it also allows you to discuss your other job that had similar duties.

I know a lot of job interviewers judge their candidates by their weight even though it has absolutly no relevance. It has happend to me many, many times.

I'm sure you'll do great at your interview. Good luck!

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lizcharles

thanks for your help ladies, i had my interview this morning and it went REALLY REALLY well. i have to wait 2 weeks until i know if i have the job or not but i think i have a really good shot.

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CarrieBerry

Congrats!

Waiting and wondering stinks, but thats awesome that it went so well. I hope you get it!!

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etuc

Let us know when you hear back, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

chromey

I'm happy to hear the interview went well!

Hope you get good news, soon!!!

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Bianca

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lizcharles

i didnt get the job

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