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Hmm... now I'm applying for various jobs, and almost all of them want me to complete an application form as a Word doc and email it in. And they want so much detail! I'm applying for a Fire Control Officer post (answering the phone when folk call the fire service), and the form wants to know my sexual orientation... Also, is this a test? In the section on 'How you ...

In reply to: almost all of them want me to complete an application form as a Word doc and email it You can complete the Word document in Pages of course, oh, and sexual orientation is none of their business. km Post Extras:

When they mentioned "sexual orientation" do then mean prefer to be on top or bottom? I wonder. dave Post Extras:

I was thinking to respond with, "yes" or "prone." Post Extras:

The phrase always makes me smile, cos it makes me think of orienteering - I go where my compass points . A lopsided man runs best along the little side-hills of success - Frank Moore Colby Post Extras:

Was thinking of Freshman Orientation when I was a lad:. they showed us where to put our stuff. What our schedule was. Who was our advisor. How to go from one area to the next. Book rental. Etc. dave Post Extras:

It's illegal to ask questions about sexual preference, isn't it? What does that have to do with getting the work done? There are some companies giving online "personality tests" now, too. Are you still working that delivery job? Post Extras:

In reply to: It's illegal to ask questions about sexual preference, isn't it? What does that have to do with getting the work done? You see, gay guys simply can't look at a phone, let alone answer one, because it's too phalic in appearance. Why they might just drop-trow and starting jerking off right there in the office. And lesbian women.... are you kidding...

It's illegal to ask questions about sexual preference, isn't it?

You're in the UK, right? Can they ask you that, legally? When I used to hire, I couldn't even ask if a potential bartender/waitress had children. Trust me, their sexual orientation, even if I couldn't figure it out in an eye blink, meant nada. xx I always deserve it. Really. Post Extras: