Today, I was yet again asked to show my hall pass. I'm 23 and work at a middle school. I've worked here for the last five months, so not only do I look 13 years old, I'm also not memorable enough for my own coworkers to recognize me. FML
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Today, I used to look so young for my age that in high school, I was regularly mistaken for a freshman. I never succeeded in getting dates because of it. Today, I'm 25 years-old and regularly get confused for being in my thirties. I guess all the stress from work, loneliness, and rejection really caught up. FML
Today, I was asked if I had children who are in high school. I’m 17. This isn't the first time someone has mistaken me for a woman in her twenties. FML
Today, I got mistaken for a high school freshman. It’s my 23rd birthday. FML
Today, I was picking up my little sister from school and while waiting I decided to have a smoke. I was caught and was told to go to the principal's office. I'm 23. FML
Today, I was at work refreshing the shelves when a man turned the corner and said, very surprised, "You look 12!" A few weeks back, two people did the same thing, only they said I looked 9. I'm almost 21 years old, and just very short. Starting to get just a little self conscious here. FML
Today, I'm working a photography gig for a very prominent metal band. The doorman asked me for my I.D, which I happily obliged. I'm 27, however I look like I'm still in my mid to late teens. He will not let me in, even with my I.D, and the band who hired me won't answer their phones. FML
Today, I started my new job as a teacher. Worried about how I looked, I asked a coworker if I looked okay. She said, "You look fine. Just like a normal high school kid." I spent the next half hour convincing her that I was not a student, but a teacher. FML
Today, I went to see a movie. While buying tickets, the girl behind the counter asked to show my ID card to proof I'm at least 16 years old. Not wanting to make a drama, I showed it. She took a look at it and declared it as fake. That ID is real and I'm 24. FML
Today, I was mistaken for an 8th grader because of my height. I'm 32 years-old. FML
Today, I went with my friends to see a movie. I handed my student card over to the cashier as proof I was old enough to see it, and he started laughing hysterically at my picture. Then he called over a colleague, who also started laughing. FML
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Lucia_Malpense 14
I'm sure you'll be glad that you look young for your age when you get older.
perdix 29
With your looks, you can go online and meet lots of guys in their mid 30's. Work it, girl!
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Comments (118)
infamous1212 10
Sounds like a pedophile's dream. Look like you're young but still legal!
DrunkButterfly 17
This really creeped me out for some reason.
drkrissy1331 12
Me too
tj5810 21
Me three. Where's Chris Hansen when you need him?
dohdohdoh 13
Job in the **** industry awaits.
DocBastard 38
So do something memorable. Next time they ask, flash your boobs. Boom, instant recognition.
perdix 29
#13, nice thought, but if she really looks 13, that's not usually an option. In some cases, this could mean a dramatic loss of Kleenex.
b00kn3rd 14
And "boom" instant job loss. BUT you truly will be remembered! Eh, it happens to me all the time. Usually when I'm grabbing lunch and start cutting the kids. It's funny to hear them start cussing and getting upset until you turn around and smile sweetly and say "but what if I ask really nicely?" Looks of horror all around.
perdix 29
You cut the kids? Holy shit! I knew schools have become like prisons, but I didn't know the staff wielded shivs and shanks.
b00kn3rd 14
Well, it is an institution. ;-) But seriously teachers do have to cut. We won't be able to do all we need to and eat during the half hour. Sometimes we can be social and just eat but it's not often.
DarkHelmet 10
Grow some damn facial hair then so you won't look like a pre-pubicent teen
DrunkButterfly 17
Uh op is a girl. That would probably be hard for her.
sarahshanghai 9
That's some wonderful advice. However it is quite difficult for women to grow enough facial hair that they are not qualified as hairy lipped, but are not the bearded woman at the circus. Perhaps some dark colored lipstick or cigarette breath would be a better alternative.
Bekll 31
Females generally don't care for facial hair.
sarahshanghai 9
Drunkbutterfly how old are you? I seriously love your name ahaha
DrunkButterfly 17
I'm 17. I thought of it when I was watching butterflies flying around a few years ago and I thought they looked drunk. So I stuck with it. :)
ColdplaySucks 18
Is your name Sheryl Crow by any chance?
matt98_fml 13
I wonder if you'll be on those ads that say, " 59 year old looks like a 20 year old."
kurodansei 16
youth is fleetimg be glad you can still catch it even if it gets you caught up.
bearcat2008 4
I understand. I'm 26 and work at a middle school and have been mistaken for a student multiple times!
igive 29
Same thing happened to me my first day on the job at an elementary school, I was told to get back to class. Maybe try to converse with them more often.
DocBastard 38
Whoa now, there's a huge difference between getting mistaken for a 13-year old and getting mistaken for a primary schooler.
igive 29
The elementary I work at is K-8. I should have clarified.
Megan98 18
Do the teachers not have badges at the school?
igive 29
When it's small enough, not really. Especially when you're there every day.
Lucia_Malpense 14
Is 1700 students considered small? Because at my school, none of the teachers wear badges unless they're TOCs.
Nezuri 5
I empathize. I am also 24 and work at a high school and I STILL get mistaken as a 14 year old... And I have been working there for 5 years -__-'.