Just Say NO to Omarosa

There's an old saying that goes something like, "Be careful who you piss off on the way to the top because when you fall there won't be anyone to catch you."

I wonder if Omarosa has heard that saying.  The Apprentice villain, everyone loved to hate, appears to be trying to extend an olive branch to get back in our good graces so we can buy her new book scheduled for release in August.

The woman, who is known in the black community as the Trump loving-ass kisser, has now flipped the script and wants us to support her new book project, which the Publisher claims is a tell-all about the foolishness going on in the White House.  She wants us to empathize with her and the torment she went through the while serving as the Director of Communications for the Office of the Public Liaison.  Yes, this is the same woman who gave a television interview during Trump's campaign and said, "Every critic, every detractor, will have to bow down to President Trump. It’s everyone who’s ever doubted Donald, who ever disagreed, who ever challenged him. It is the ultimate revenge to become the most powerful man in the universe."

So now that she has become his critic, does that mean she will be bowing down as well?

As a black woman it does pain me to speak ill of Omarosa because, Lord knows, we get enough criticism from white America but here is a woman who literally sold her soul to the devil.  If she had done her homework she would've known about Trump's history when it comes to dealing with blacks and other minorities.  (I found it in a Google search) 

Only she knows why she put Trump on a pedestal and tried to stay near his side.  Perhaps she thought it would give her some much needed clout in the high society circles or in that Deplorable Base of blue collar, neo-nazis, skinheads and white supremacists.  Perhaps she saw Trump as a meal ticket to bigger and better opportunities.  Ironically, it was only AFTER she was removed (or left) her position in the White House that she came out and said she felt it was her call to duty to serve in the administration and not to serve Trump personally.    

Whatever Omarosa's reasons were for singing Trump's praises and dissing those of us who would've had her back during the tough times on Pennsylvania Avenue, she must now atone for her sins and maybe she will be forgiven---but not by me. She may be selling but I'm not buying!

And as much as I can't believe I'm saying this:  I hope Trump's base turns their back on her too and calls her out for her disloyalty.

JUST SAY NO TO OMAROSA AND HER NEW BOOK!

Dear Hiring Manager

Recently I saw a posting for a position I previously applied for several months ago.  The job title was:  Development and Communications Officer.  Now based on the job description, I believed I was well qualified but I never got so much as an email acknowledging my letter of application and resume had been received.

Has this ever happened to you?  Have you applied for jobs you knew you could do with your eyes closed---only to be rejected without comment? When you don't get any type of feedback from your letter of application and resume, does it leave you feeling dejected?  You want to know why you weren't considered especially when your credentials seem to line up with their job description.  You want to know what research they did, if any, to determine who they would weed out.  How much did race and age play a factor (in my case)?  Of course, we know employers claim they don't discriminate based on race, gender or age but the real truth of the matter is THEY DO.  The most common way they discriminate is by determining the "whiteness" of your name.  Cody Baker versus LaSchon Jones---get the point.  (Source:  Forbes).  I can't say I've had more than 20 years of experience because that ages me and if I send my resume via gmail the potential employer will clearly see my race because my picture is a part of my profile.

I was attempted to apply for the position again but then I thought about writing this letter to the Hiring Manager:

Dear Hiring Manager:

I see that you recently re-posted the SAME POSITION I applied for several months ago.  Obviously that means you either didn't have any applicants you believed were qualified in your applicant pool or the person(s) you selected to interview didn't quite pan out for one reason or another.  So now you are re-posting the position in hopes of getting a better crop of candidates.

I was tempted to re-apply because I know I am qualified due to the fact that I am a "strategic thinker and team player..."  I also have "superior written and verbal communication skills..."  What I DON'T have is a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration Non Profit Management or related field."  Obviously, my degree in Journalism is irrelevant.  

Ms. Hiring Manager, it would've been nice if you had at least acknowledged my resume the first time around with a note saying something like: 

Beverly, Thank you very much for your interest in Book Harvest and the position of Program Director.  We have received your materials. We will be considering applications over the next several weeks; we regret that we will not be able to interview all candidates.  We will be in touch with you if we need further information. We will notify all applicants once the position has been filled.

Now that was nice and classy and I wasn't really qualified for the position.

Ms. Hiring Manager, I don't want to believe you are using my race and/or my age against me.  I would think you would want someone who has enough "experience" for the detailed job description you listed and since your Organization claims to value diversity, one would think you'd want to demonstrate that in your hiring practices.  That means offering jobs of value to people of color--instead of the typical office worker type.

Since I don't plan to re-apply for the position I just want to take this opportunity to wish you well in your employee search.  Only you know the TRUE REASON I wasn't given an opportunity to interview for the position so may you get what you deserve.

Respectfully submitted,

Beverly Mahone.