The Wrong Nepo Baby
Dawn Crabapple
After graduation, my parents insisted I apply for a job at their company. As if that wasn't awkward enough, they casually mentioned that my interviewer would be the same woman they'd tried to set me up with on a blind date.
My nerves buzzed as I sat in the waiting room, and that was when I stumbled upon an anonymous post online.
"Insider tip! The chairman's son is coming in for an interview today. I work in HR. How can I figure out which candidate he is?"
The comment section exploded with suggestions.
"Have you met the chairman? Just look for someone who resembles him!"
"Ask the candidates questions about the chairman. Like when his birthday is!"
As I scrolled through the comments, I couldn't help but think of all those jokes about pampered rich kids who never had to lift a finger in their lives.
I grinned as I decided to toss my own suggestion in.
"Rich kids are usually lazy and spoiled. Just pick the worst resume in the pile."
The original poster hit like on my comment almost instantly.
Just then, I heard someone call my name.
My interviewer was Natalie Brooks, the very woman my parents had been scheming to set me up with. She was exactly as they'd described as in, she was beautiful, polished, and effortlessly elegant.
She skimmed my resume before arching an eyebrow in silent appraisal.
"Wow, I'd say your resume is near perfect for the job! All these awards and achievements..." She glanced up at me. "You must have grown up poor."
I blinked, unsure if I'd just misheard her.
"Wait, what makes you say that?" I blurted in confusion.
"You're clearly qualified," Natalie drawled, putting my resume down. "But we won't hire you."
I stared at her, utterly baffled. "Whyever not?"
She sneered and answered, "Sorry. We only hire rich kids here."