Reggie Birds Subway Job Rejection Sparks Frustration

Big Brother star Reggie Bird has shared her frustration after being rejected for a job at Subway.

The beloved  star, 52, recently shared a screenshot on social media capturing the rejection letter she received from the fast-food company after applying for a position there.

'Hi Regina, Thank you for your interest in the Subway Sandwich Artist job. Unfortunately it looks unlikely that your application will progress further,' the letter read.

A frustrated Reggie was quick to share her thoughts on being knocked back from the popular chain, which employs thousands of people across Australia.

'Bugger... I can't even get a job making sandwiches,' Reggie wrote.

Many of her followers took to the comments section to share in her frustration at Australia's challenging job market.

'These days just to wash dishes /kitchenhand you need at least 3 years experience,' one person wrote.

'Reason for denying your application - overqualified,' a second suggested. 

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Speaking to host Jonathan Moran, the mother-of-two revealed that even though she won the reality competition twice, in 2003 and 2022, she still cannot get a job.

Reggie, who is legally blind but still has some vision, said, 'I sort of feel like a failure.' 

The TV personality wondered aloud why no employer would give her a chance. 

'I'm starting to think, why doesn't anyone want to give me a job? I want to work and that starts to make you feel like... no one wants you,' she said.

'I could answer phones, you know, I'm good at talking to people,' Reggie said, reflecting that even though she has a disability, she can still be useful.