Job Hunting
by Evelyn Ballard

Let me tell you, it is hard looking for a job. I have been so many places. And I know I can do the job. But there is one thing that stops me from getting hired. It is because I am 42 years old. So once they see me, that's it. They throw me away and go down the list to the next one.

I know there is a job out there for me. 

Background Information

Talk about getting a job. What types of things can stop you from being hired even if you have the skills? What is this called? Talk about experiences you might have had in the work force.

Questions

1. What is Evelyn looking for?

2. How many places has she looked for a job?

3. Why does she think no one will hire her?

4. What word do you use when someone doesn't get a job because of their age, sex, ethnic background or disability?

5. What does the word hire mean?

6. How old is Evelyn?

7. Do you think they really throw her away? What does this mean?

8. Why does Evelyn think she will get a job?