Finding a job is hard enough as it is. But these days, it feels more challenging than ever. Between endless competition, AI screenings, and even fake listings, the process can feel impossible. Honestly, winning the lottery almost sounds more realistic.
One woman found herself in this exact situation after spending 6 months applying for work and facing more than 150 rejections. Heartbroken and hopeless, she didn’t know what else to try—until she changed her foreign-sounding name to a more “white” one. And just like that, the interviews started coming in.
Shocked that it actually worked, she turned to Reddit to share her experience. Read her full story below.
After 6 months of job hunting and more than 150 rejections, the woman felt hopeless
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But as soon as she decided to change her name on applications, the interviews finally started coming through
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Readers felt sorry the author had to go through this, but showed just how common the experience is by sharing similar stories
