Today, I was rejected from my dream job because my interviewer googled me and one of the images that comes up is a pic of me sunbathing nude in my own private garden. That pic isn’t one I took, it isn’t on my Facebook or anything, I have no f**king idea where it came from or who photographed me. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was rejected for a dream photography job that involves travelling all over the world, because according to the interviewer, half the photos in my nature portfolio were "blatantly photoshopped." I guess reality isn't realistic enough for some people. FML
Today, I received an e-mail telling me the job offer I got last week was rescinded. Apparently, the memes I share on my Instagram page are "tasteless" and don’t fit the company’s values. I forgot my profile is public. FML
Today, my husband is upset because somewhere out there, on a long forgotten social media site, is a picture of me mooning my geography teacher's house. He doesn’t like that my ass is on the internet. It’s a 30 year-old pic, out of focus, taken on a damn flip phone, and you can’t even see my face. FML
Today, I went in for an interview at my dream job. When I walked in, I got a dirty look from the front desk secretary. Turns out, the guy interviewing me was from a dating website I'm on. I'd rejected him and told him to get a life. FML
Today, I found out that my company used a nice photo of my coworkers and me for their corporate website, in efforts to make their office seem fun and relaxed. This wouldn't be so bad if they hadn't just fired every single person in the photo, myself included. FML
Today, I got fired from my job. My manager found Facebook pictures of me drinking underage at a party. He said he didn't want "that kind of image" associated with the business. It was his birthday party. He supplied the booze. FML
Today, I asked my mom if she had some good pictures of me for my resume. She gave me her phone to look through her gallery. I found a beautiful album of photos of me and my ex. FML
Today, I was passed over for the job of my dreams. I now have to watch as a girl I have on Facebook - a total moron - boasts daily about scoring the position instead. Turns out the interviewer was her uncle. FML
Today, I went to a big job interview. Everything went well at first, with the interviewer being impressed by my CV. I was then interrogated over not having a Facebook account, and practically accused of being a criminal, because people without them "always have something to hide". FML
Today, a Tinder guy asked me if I had a full-body picture since I only have headshots. Being ashamed of my body, I told him my rear camera was broken, so only the front-facing camera worked. He asked me if I could see my toes when I looked down. Without thinking, I looked down and said, "No." He unmatched me. FML
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Ubehage 32
Who would want to work for an employer who judges their employees on what they do in their free time in their own garden? I'd say you dodged a heavy bullet.
Chazzster 32
“Dream jobs” are like “finding the one” romantically - It’s a myth. There is more than one good fit out there for you. Don’t give up just because of one attempt. Keep looking in whatever field you are qualified for and strikes your interest… If it’s any consolation sometimes a given “dream job” can go sour and sometimes “second choice” jobs turn out to be rewarding and fulfilling. Just don’t give up.
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Ubehage 32
Who would want to work for an employer who judges their employees on what they do in their free time in their own garden? I'd say you dodged a heavy bullet.
Chazzster 32
“Dream jobs” are like “finding the one” romantically - It’s a myth. There is more than one good fit out there for you. Don’t give up just because of one attempt. Keep looking in whatever field you are qualified for and strikes your interest… If it’s any consolation sometimes a given “dream job” can go sour and sometimes “second choice” jobs turn out to be rewarding and fulfilling. Just don’t give up.
Brightside86 31
We're would that even have been posted, since most social media would have removed that? FB has a team of people and all they do is remove pictures that violate their terms.
idragosani 17
Maybe it's better to not work for someone who is that judgemental and prudish
SevenPointOh 1
name?
lgrave 8
That's why I have a google alert for my name.
purplekanc 24
How do you get that?
tiptoppc 21
You need a lawyer as this likely won’t be the only time you may get screwed by it. You can also file a DMCA complaint to the site operator, as they have a picture of you that you didn’t take , and was taken in a private setting in which you were not aware of said photo being taken. Finally, file a defamation suit, as the company that pulled that just defamed you and your character by basing their judgment on a lie with no chance of verification. I’ve had to do something similar, but at minimum you need to get that photo taken down. Not to mention, if your state/country has a revenge **** law, utilize it.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
On the one hand, I hate when employers base your personal life on whether or not to hire you. On the other hand, don't sunbathe nude. Peepers are everywhere.