I have twice applied for new jobs advertised internally where I am employed. I have been passed over twice because of my “lack of Finnish language skills.” We are a large international company and our company language is English, Finnish is not required. The big boss didn’t want to hire me because it meant he would have to speak English and that made him uncomfortable.
I only stay where I am because even though I hate my job, I make good money and have flexible hours. I am not motivated to try and advance my “career” because I won’t ever be worthy enough in the eyes of my employer. Why bother?
I have decided to make my impact outside of my job, in which I have been incredibly successful. It makes me wonder why I waited so long.