Interesting 'bad' spelling story

mfransdell

There are do many posts about incorrect spelling of names so when my husband told me this little work story i thought i would share:

He works in a very male dominated industry (and his bosses seem intent on keeping it that way)  . His company is hiring and decided on 3 people. All men of course. They brought them in for a formal interview and realized that one of the men, Kyle, wasnt a man at all! Her name is Kylie but it's spelled Kyle.  She was perfect for the job and I think they felt stupid realizing how trivial the sex of the applicant is. Kyle got the job! 

I thought it was funny because 'Kylie' would have never been considered. Her odd spelling worked in her favor and hopefully opened the door to more women in the industry.

EmmieB

Wonder if she planned that.

I'm interested what industry she works in.

lbap

I grew up with a girl named Kyle (and that was her full, real name and it was pronounced the traditional way - like "pile").

Even though I am not a fan of girls having boys' names, that is one advantage, I guess!

lo45fd98wq32

My bff's mom is named Kyle. It works for her.

Clevelander

Kyle is the name of my boss and her sister's name is Sean. Her father thought it would toughen them up growing up with male names.

mfransdell

EmmieB:

Wonder if she planned that.

I'm interested what industry she works in.

My husband is a commercial diver/Dive medic. She is a diver of some sort. They do spend large amounts of time away from home and sleep in close quarters, the guys usually shower/dress together and it usually takes a few people to get them in and out of all their equipment. Not a job you can be modest in. Im sure that has a lot to so with why there are so few women that do it.

EmmieB

That makes sense. Like women on a submarine. Good for her!

tct1219

i have heard of girls named kyle but i would be willing to bet not many people call her kylie upon seeing her name.

jebuell

I like having a mostly-male name for this reason.  I've been called in to job interviews and walked in and the interviewer would actually say they were surprised to see me because they thought I was going to be a guy.  Not that it's ever helped me get a job or even an interview, it's just interesting that people form this perception of who I am before they even meet me, and I think that gives me an upper hand because I'll walk in and they will have no more expectations. 

But at the same time I often have to use my middle name (Elaine) when sending e-mails so people would've get confused on my gender.