Today, I was written up. Too many customers complained that I don't wear makeup or do my hair. I got written up for being ugly. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was written up at work and sent home 20 minutes into my shift. My boss thought I was under the influence of something, but it’s really just the first time I’ve come to work with no makeup on. FML
Today, I got written up by my line manager for being too friendly to customers. I work in retail, my job is to be friendly. FML
Today, I was upset over a recent break up. It showed while I was at work, and I made a customer sad just by looking blue. She complained to my manager. I got written up for being so depressed that I got a customer depressed too. FML
Today, I decided not to wear any makeup. I got told 13 times at work that I looked ill. FML
Today, I was written up at work for "leering at my boss". I'm so sorry for having my eyes sore due to lack of sleep. FML
Today, I got into trouble at work because a customer complained about my face tattoo, I don't have a face tattoo but I do have one behind my ear. Nonetheless, I still got written up and had to cover it with a band-aid, which ripped out hair when I took it off. FML
Today, I got written up for “making a big show” of being exhausted at work. I was trying to hide it. FML
Today, I got written up at work over false accusations that I didn't do some safety tasks. The same tasks that were done before I had even arrived. FML
Today, I got written up for insulting a customer last week, who then rang up to complain about my bad attitude. I was on vacation all last week. My boss doesn't believe me. FML
Today, I went to my retail job to buy some clothing. As soon as I walked through the doors, my manager yelled at me for not being in appropriate work clothes. I tried to explain that I was off the clock but he was having none of it. I got written up. FML
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RinoaHeartilly 36
Are they stupid? There's no way that's legal.
neuronerd 29
Where on earth do you work? I mean, I could understand maybe if you don't wash or brush your hair and it's a hygiene issue, but I can't think of any place where makeup would be mandatory or a thing people would complain about.
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ACCOUNTKILLER 18
Check out the 2011 study: 'Cosmetics as a Feature of the Extended Human Phenotype: Modulation of the Perception of Biologically Important Facial Signals' Basically, people are more likely to trust a woman wearing makeup as it makes her appear more professional and competent and good presentation in general makes you more likable and approachable. Makeup also tends to have a placebo effect on confidence. How well you do your work shouldn't be determined by the amount of effort you put into grooming but you have to keep in mind, sometimes appearances do matter. Maybe check your workplace policy or induction paperwork and if it doesn't specifically outline presentation, you should go to HR.
momac86 17
It's probably for not looking professional or representing the company in a certain way
hoponpip 20
only in america
syd13096 8
That's extremely sexist! Guys aren't expected to wear make up!
Iceman9_fml 1
Do you work at a strip club?
BLDYRBBT 16
To all that are saying guys don't have to wear makeup or any such nonsense. You're right they don't, but that is based on the cultural norm of females being the makeup wearers. Instead men have strict rules about our hair and nails. Most jobs require a man to have well kept short hair and nails. Also many jobs require men to be clean shaven which is comparable to makeup as both are a daily routine when required.
AnonymousApology 6
Skin bags are wack. I love you.
Andrewx8 12
No. you were written up because you didnt do your make up or your hair. If you work as a massage therapist, or a doctor, or something like that, I dont see a problem.
nicholcm 5
Find a lawyer, in most states that's actually illegal now
jvanevery 19
it's called good grooming and proper appearance