Ms. Magee
Ms. Magee
by Marie LeClare
Harrods Department store, probably the most prestigious store in England, if not the world, was hiring, so I had heard, but I was not there for a job.
I was having problems with them accepting my American credit card so I was looking for customer service on the third floor.
Jobs had become very difficult to get and I had heard that it was not rare for female employers to take advantage of interviewees.
I happened to pass by this office, with the door not completely closed, where an interview was taking place with a girl that couldn’t be a day over 16. The interview was going well, and the young girl was desperate for the job and all seemed fine until Ms. Magee smiled and said, “you seem an ideal candidate. Are you aware that sometimes employers decide between candidates on the basis of their willingness to cooperate in, what shall we say, perks”.
With that my ears perked up.
“Yes” she replied.