In a remote part of Australia New South Wales, lives a passionate, hardworking, and determined 25-year-old girl – Chanelle Morris, Chanel ·. She has a degree in social work and has the experience and qualifications to do so, but disability is an insurmountable chasm that binds her in the way of finding a job.
According to Australian media on October 15, Chanel's eyesight is only 30%, although this does not prevent her from enjoying many pleasures in life, such as playing tennis, reading books and texting, but when applying for a job, this has become a huge obstacle for her. She has repeatedly confided in the Australian media about her difficulties in finding a job, and every time she applies for a job, it seems to be an adventure full of unknowns and frustrations.
Chanel prepared two resumes, one mentioning her disability and the other not. She found a heartbreaking phenomenon: when she wrote that she was visually impaired on her resume, she often lost no reply.
Conversely, if she had used the resume that didn't mention her disability, it would have been a different story, she would always get a call back and would have made it to the interview.
But the situation at the time of the interview was not rosy.
At one point, she was offered an interview for a retail job. During the interview, she performed well and managed to make a good impression on the interviewer and successfully entered the training shift stage. But everything changed when she honestly mentioned to her employer that she only had 30% vision.
She simply explained that she had low eyesight, but stressed that it did not affect her ability to work, and she just wanted the employer to know about her situation.
It turned out to be a huge disappointment, and she hasn't been given a shift since.
There was an even more harrowing experience. Chanel was hired by an employer, and at first everything seemed going well. But when she explained to her boss that she was visually impaired, he said he wished he had never hired her.
These words were like a sharp blade, piercing Chanel's heart deeply, causing her to fall into extreme pain. As a result, she stopped working for two years and relied on Centrelink to make ends meet. This series of blows made her feel extremely desperate, as if the whole world had closed its doors to her.
Chanel's constant discrimination in the job search process left her feeling extremely confused and helpless. She couldn't understand why her abilities and passions were being overlooked because of her disability. She tries hard to prove herself, hoping to get a fair chance, but the reality is always cruel.
"I've applied for a lot of jobs...... If I had written on it that I was visually impaired, I would never have received a reply," Chanel said helplessly.
Every time I submit my resume with hope, every time I expect to be recognized, it is all in vain because of the factor of disability. She was mired in deep self-doubt and didn't know what she was supposed to do.
But Chanel didn't give up completely. Although the constant rejection made her discouraged and even gave up trying, the tenacity and love of life in her heart finally brought her back together. Gradually, she learned to accept her disability and was willing to fight it.
"It's not that bad now because I'm okay with it and I'm willing to fight it, but a few years ago, anyone who looked up to me would have thrown in the towel."
Now, Chanel has embarked on a new job search journey. She continues to apply for jobs, hoping to prove her worth in her new role.
She knows that the road ahead is still full of bumps, but she is ready to no longer be hindered by the "attitude" of people who are backward.