Blonde, young, and cute as career barriers?
The story of one woman in the medical profession:
I have been blond my entire life. I've always been told that I am beautiful and or cute. I have always looked younger than my years. I have several degrees and I often teach, lecture, and practice medicine. I always encounter the same issues when it comes to earning the respect of my peers, colleagues, students, and patients. No one takes me seriously. I've struggled with this over the summer more than I have ever had to before. I began this summer pursuing a new career path. I sent out 250 resumes and went on countless interviews. When corresponding by telephone, fax and Internet, most of my prospects seemed golden. When I would arrive to be interviewed by a prospective employer it always went the same way. "Hello, my name is Robinmarie Warner, I have a 3:00 appointment with Dr. Smith." Shaking hands with the receptionist. "Oh, Ms. Warner", while she's looking at me like I had three heads, "we've all heard so much about you, Dr. Smith is really looking forward to your meeting. I'll just let him know you're here." She picks up the receiver and covers the mouthpiece and looks at me out of the corner of her eye, while speaking in hushed tones. "Dr. Smith will be right out, Dear."
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