When a panel of interviewers sat before her, her age made her a target for criticism. The look of disdain was too real, real enough to pull her out of the vain online world back to reality.
She was honest, saying it wasn't easy for her to make it from a vocational school all the way up, and though she was older, her children were now grown and didn't require as much attention. She could fully return to the workplace; even as an intern, she would work diligently, and if asked about travel, she would resolutely agree.
But even in such circumstances, opportunities still went to classmates who weren't as capable. Despite winning scholarships year after year, despite being excellent, her nearly thirty years of age caused her to lose many chances.
After four consecutive interviews at firms, she was turned away, even as an intern, making her uncertain about her future.
