KID NAMED TAYLOR SWIFT CAN’T GET A JOB INTERVIEW

Matt Case - April 24th, 2024 - 5:44am PDT 

EDINBURGH, Scotland — For 19-year-old Taylor Swift of Scotland, sharing a name with the American pop superstar has brought unexpected challenges. Born two years before the release of the famous singer's debut album, the Scottish Taylor Swift finds her life complicated by her name.

Local police frequently question her, doubting the authenticity of her identification. Employers are similarly skeptical, with many assuming job applications submitted under her name are pranks. Automated resume-screening systems often reject her submissions, leaving her struggling to secure job interviews. This confluence of disbelief and digital confusion highlights the unique difficulties faced by individuals sharing names with celebrities.

Taylor says she loves her name - despite the issues it can cause Credit: Andrew Barr