Is your surname holding you back?
Having a surname that starts at with a letter toward the end of the alphabet hasn't been a problem for the Windsors. But does alphabet discrimination exist? Are you more likely to be successful if your surname starts with A, B or C?
Sheila Wicks' grandson came home from primary school and said his turn to read to the teacher would be Friday. Sheila's heart sank. She writes:
"I've noticed that my children and grandchildren have often 'drawn the short straw' because their surname comes at the end of the alphabet. This ranges from
* reading to the teacher at infant school and almost any other activity in school
* being interview for whatever reason at the end of a long day
* being at the end of any allocation list such as having the worst room in the college hall
* clubs, etc. already being full before they come to your name
* last on the list of business placement agencies"
She also sent this
Sound familiar? Always finding yourself at the back of the queue? Or has your surname helped you? Are you a teacher or agency worker who works alphabetically down the register or spreadsheet list of names? Perhaps you've done research in this area?
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