In the most British twist of bureaucratic bingo, a local council has been ordered to pay £3,000 to a 29-year-old job applicant for the heinous crime of… requiring too much experience. That’s right. Ten years’ experience? At 29? What were they expecting—someone who started full-time work at age 12 between GCSEs? The tribunal said, “not today, Satan (or HR).”
📑 “Dear Council, I Feel Personally Attacked by Your Job Requirements”
This isn’t a joke. A tribunal judge officially backed the applicant’s claim that asking for a decade of experience was unfair, and yes—hurt his feelings.
Boom. Emotional damage = cash payout.
Suddenly, everyone with an inbox full of rejection emails and a LinkedIn profile that’s seen more ghosting than Tinder is perking up like, Wait a second… I, too, have been emotionally obliterated by unrealistic job posts!
And honestly, same. Every time you see “Entry-level position, 7 years’ experience, must speak 4 languages and own a time machine,” it’s not just demoralising—it’s personal. It’s resume-based warfare.
So now you’re wondering: how do I get in on this magical payout scheme?
Simple. First, apply for a job you’re wildly underqualified for. Then, feel deeply—profoundly—offended by the posting. Next, fire off a spicy tribunal claim about emotional distress and exclusionary language. 💼🔥
Will it work? Who knows. But if one guy just secured 3 grand for being told “no” in an HR-friendly font, maybe it’s time we all stop bottling our disappointment and start cashing it in.
💥 Challenges 💥
Ever been slapped in the face by a job listing that wanted “graduates with 15 years’ CEO experience”?
Did a cover letter rejection emotionally scar you for life?
Do you believe “hurt feelings compensation” should be a standard benefit of job hunting?
Drop your rants, revenge fantasies, and petty tribunal dreams in the comments. We want to hear it all. 🧾⚖️
Chameleon Magazine 
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