Welcome to the wild world of farm life, where rescuing animals and managing a menagerie is just another day in the life of our 32-year-old heroine! But with a demanding job and a farm full of furry friends, she needs some extra hands to keep things running smoothly. Enter the college kids, eager for some easy cash… or so they think! Get ready for a tale of pig-lifting, hay-hauling, and a whole lot of drama!
The Pig-Lifting Test: A Farmhand’s Fate

Balancing a Demanding Job and a Menagerie of Rescues

From Cows to Cats: A One-Woman Animal Sanctuary

Hiring Helpers: The Search for Strong, Fast, and Animal-Friendly Farmhands

College Kids Seeking Easy Cash: A Rude Awakening

No Allergies, Must Be Strong: The Farmhand Requirements

Nice but Not Right: The Petite Interviewee

The Ultimate Test: Can You Lift a Pig?

Congrats, Big Guy: You’re Hired!

The Lone Female Farmhand: A Rare Breed

Tears and Accusations: The Aftermath of Rejection

AITA for Prioritizing Strength Over Gender?

The Great Pig-Lifting Debate: Sexism or Practicality?
Our farm girl is in a pickle! She’s accused of being sexist for not hiring a petite college girl who couldn’t lift a pig, but she swears it’s all about the job requirements. With a farm full of animals to care for, she needs farmhands who can handle the physical demands of the job, regardless of gender. But the rejected candidate isn’t buying it, and she left in tears! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this barnyard brouhaha!
Female farmhands should not be excluded if physically capable.

Misleading headline aside, physical ability is key in hiring – NTA

Hiring based on qualifications, not gender. NTA

Breaking gender stereotypes: Farmer defends hiring male farmhands only. NTA

Female commenter challenges farmer’s outdated views on women in farming.

Fair hiring practices: Female couldn’t pass test, NTA

Interviewing applicants separately can reduce discomfort during job rejections.

YTA gets called out for sexist hiring practices.

♂️ Farmer loses out on potentially great worker due to sexist testing.

Curious commenter asks for pig pictures, wonders about pig size.

Confused commenter questions farmer’s inconsistent hiring practices

Logistical concerns raised about moving pigs on the farm.

Is the article title misleading? Commenter thinks so.

Female chef shares her experience and suggests specifying requirements for farmhands.

Clarification requested for job ad by commenter.

User calls out misleading title and irrelevant political correctness.

Woman calls out farmer’s sexist hiring practices and improper animal handling.

Awkward interview questions for farmhand spark confusion

Female physical strength not always necessary for farm work.

Experience matters more than gender when it comes to farming

Female farmhand defends physical ability, suggests clear job requirements.

Gender and physical requirements are crucial in farm work

Equal standards for all applicants, feminism supports competence over gender.

YTA. Female farmhands can be just as skilled and hardworking.

Gender bias debunked: Hiring based on ability, not sex
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Female commenter defends farmer’s choice of hiring based on physical ability.

Fair hiring practices regardless of gender or ability

Size doesn’t matter on the farm. It’s all about working smart

Fair point, hiring based on physical requirements rather than gender ✌️

Hiring based on capability, not gender. #NTA

Gender shouldn’t be a factor in hiring. Good idea listing requirements.

Hiring based on gender? Not cool. Hire for job compatibility!

Farmer defends decision not to hire female farmhands. NTA.

NTA farmer gets job description advice for physically demanding work

Clearing up the confusion around the farmer’s hiring practices

Female farmhand shares experience and doubts OP’s claim.

Female worker shares experience, questions farmer’s reasoning

Female farmhand debate: commenter defends NTA verdict.

Farmer justified in not hiring female farmhand, practical test failed

Gender should not be a barrier to meeting job requirements

Clear job requirements can reduce unqualified applicants.

Gender shouldn’t dictate physical ability. NTA made a great point.

Gender shouldn’t matter in hiring, skills should.
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NTA. Meeting job requirements is fair, gender should not matter.

NTA for hiring men if it’s a physically demanding job ️♂️
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Breaking gender stereotypes in farming. NTA for hiring based on strength.
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Farmer defends decision not to hire female farmhands. Safety concerns.

Gender not a factor when physical ability is the priority

Fair assessment of hiring practices with helpful advice for OP

Interviewee’s gender not the reason for not hiring.

Gender isn’t the issue, physical ability is. NTA

Hired fairly, but lesson learned for future hiring practices.

Misleading title addressed, hiring based on capabilities, NTA verdict.

Practical suggestion to add weight-lifting requirement and test during interview.

Clear job requirements for physical farm work. NTA for hiring.
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Specifying physical attributes in job ads: NTA or ESH?

Clarifying strength requirements for job: fair or discriminatory?

Training pigs is easier than hiring female farmhands

Female candidate not fit for farm work, job description needed

Female farmhand can’t lift pig, but wheeled cart is suggested

Female zookeeper calls out farmer’s poor wording and attitude

Testing physical strength with hay instead of a pig.

Male-only hiring policy based on job requirements, not gender.

Gender discrimination in farming? NTA but upper body strength matters.

Gender-free pig lifting test. NTA gets the job done.

College farmhands doing extra work poses liability, ESH

Woman calls out farmer’s sexist job ad, suggests training pigs
