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By baconbxtch - 22/08/2013 02:45 - United States - Orlando

Today, I got rejected for a job because they claimed I faked my entire resume. Their excuse? I'm too pretty to be smart. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/03/2015 16:29 - United States - Cass Lake

Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." FML

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By Carebeareatu - 13/03/2020 15:00

Today, my friends gave me a complete makeover, which included clothes from their wardrobe, to prepare me for an upcoming job interview. I was then declined the position, because apparently, I "looked too wealthy" to need the job. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/11/2018 15:30

Today, I accidentally put down the wrong year for my university graduation, so when my prospective boss was checking my references he found no mention of my name in that year's list of graduates. He accused me of faking my qualifications and refused to hire me. It was a 6-figure salary. FML

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By jobless - 30/06/2019 22:01

Today, I had my first interview after weeks of applying everywhere, but I got turned away for being "inappropriately dressed" for the interview. I was wearing the smartest clothes I own. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/07/2009 06:03 - United States

Today, I went on a group job interview, where all the applicants seem to have the same qualifications. When the interviewer dismissed all of us but the prettiest girl, outraged, I told him he was a prejudiced pig, and should be ashamed of himself. Apparently she was the only one who had a car. FML

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By Lisa - 28/10/2018 22:00

Today, I was turned down for a job because they thought I lied about having a six-month internship. Why? The secretary I told off for stealing my lunch every single day told them she hadn't heard of me, and the new company won't listen. FML

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Dadbods for ever

By Anonymous - 13/09/2022 14:30

Today, I was rejected by my crush at work, because I'm "too ripped." FML

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Waste of time

By wasteoftime - 07/06/2017 20:00

Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML

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By caltech - 10/10/2012 04:15 - United States - San Jose

Today, I applied for a job as a secretary. As I sat in the waiting room, the interviewer came out with his wife. She gave me a once-over, then said to her husband, "Hire this one. She's so ugly, you would never have an affair with her." FML

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By Anonymous - 02/01/2013 07:28 - Canada - Airdrie

Today, I got fired from my job because I "look too grumpy." FML

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CanadianDemon 8

Thursday 22 August 2013 9:12

Human Resources, Lawyer and a Lawsuit. That's all that needs to be said.

TogeBara 12

Thursday 22 August 2013 9:14

If you don't sue them you are what they said :3

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sassy2085 16

Thursday 22 August 2013 10:01

It could be worse they could of hired you because your pretty and then you have to work with a leery boss with no boundaries

Steffi 26

Thursday 22 August 2013 10:23

It's better than being called too ugly to be smart.

KatieKupcake4195 9

Thursday 22 August 2013 10:24

I was watching something sort of like this on tv the other day, only the woman was fired for being too pretty. Jobs nowadays... I may be exaggerating a bit, and I may be wrong, but this is just how things look from my own personal point of view: If you're too fat, you don't get the job. if you're too skinny, you don't get the job. If you have visible tattoos and piercings (at some places), you don't get the job. If you're too ugly, you don't get the job. Apparently you can be rejected for being too pretty too. I see why companies want their employees to look a certain way to an extent (such as showered and clean clothes), but since when does your appearance determine how smart you are or what you are capable of? I'm very sorry, OP.

Enslaved 36

Thursday 22 August 2013 10:39

It doesn't. . . However, attractive employees attract customers. Businesses know this and sadly for a few, some have a greater advantage than others-- capable or not.

AerBear115 15

Thursday 22 August 2013 11:29

Make a case about it or go into modeling darling :)

britneyymorgan 4

Thursday 22 August 2013 12:08

I would have freaked out on them!

baconator666 11

Thursday 22 August 2013 12:35

At least they said you're pretty...

blackwidowtaco 31

Friday 23 August 2013 5:07

Yeah, but that doesn't really ease her pain since they denied her for the job.

Powerfull_fml 8

Thursday 22 August 2013 12:48

Don't worry OP, I'll hire you!

catanita 18

Thursday 22 August 2013 12:55

What a bunch of idiots. What you put in a resume can be verified if they were really interested in you.

dangousity 21

Thursday 22 August 2013 14:14

Call their bluff... With a lawyer

FrankHotpants 31

Thursday 22 August 2013 14:47

What are these people thinking? They are just asking for a lawsuit.

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