[StigmaPseudonym]

This kind of backlash is exactly why I decided it had to be posted anonymously.

The last thing I need right now is my real world identity being tied to a perspective strongly associated with the bigoted political right, especially in a field dominated by strong views in the opposite direction.

I understand your skepticism of my account. You only have my word to go on.

But let me ask you this. Assume for the moment I relayed the details accurately. If that happened to you, wouldn't you feel frustrated?

[DanBC]

> But let me ask you this. Assume for the moment I relayed the details accurately. If that happened to you, wouldn't you feel frustrated?

I am always frustrated if I don't get a job I apply for.

I don't go on to assume that there are sexist reasons why I didn't get the job.

Look at all the other jobs you haven't got, and the people who did get them. How many of those people are "not particularly impressive", or have "less education" or "work history was less impressive. Fewer accomplishments at less notable companies."?

[StigmaPseudonym]

I've had a long career and have been turned down for jobs many times before. It happens. But I've never felt discriminated against until now.

[DanBC]

I had to walk away from my keyboard because your comment made me so angry.

You claim to want to help women, and yet the first time you think you might have been discriminated against your reaction is to write a blog post urging companies to avoid employing women so that better-qualified, better-experienced, you could get that job?

[StigmaPseudonym]

I'm urging companies to avoid overcompensating for one form of discrimination by engaging in another.