Work Unnerved

Unnerved

Greenskies - - France - Corneilla-del-vercol

Today, I was talking to my boss at the end of an awesome internship. He said he was really satisfied with my work, and that he had considered hiring me. Turns out he decided not to because I smile too much, and it freaks him out. FML

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myworstday - 05/04/2016 01:36 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was let go from an unpaid internship. The reasons cited was that I seemed unhappy at work. No, that's just my face. FML

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Anonymous - 30/07/2015 02:25 - United States - Tampa

Today, I got reprimanded by my boss for smiling and laughing too much. Last week, he reprimanded me for not smiling and laughing enough. FML

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Toxic workplace goals!

Anonymous - 22/04/2013 23:37 - Australia - Mona Vale

Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML

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missedfistbump - 20/03/2013 14:31 - United States

Today, I was talking to my boss and he said I was awesome. He went to fist bump me and I missed. FML

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Lexiebear27 - 19/09/2011 15:56 - United States

Today, I was fired for being a very happy and perky employee. According to my boss, it freaks both the customers and my co-workers out. FML

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fabiennemorin35 - 30/08/2016 09:29 - United Kingdom - Cardiff

Today, my boss told me that he’d hired me because he thought I looked intelligent. He then went on to say that it was about time that I proved that I was. FML

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Anonymous - 03/12/2015 09:47 - United States - Tualatin

Today, I completed my two-month internship, where I have been working as hard as I could with the hope of being hired. My boss couldn't remember my name, and declined to be a reference. FML

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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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nowbrokevaper - 19/11/2016 18:47 - United States - Pomona

Today, I found out that my boss, who had promised me a raise, is not promoting me. He says I don't have the right 'vibe' and I'm not 'relaxed' enough for the job. FML

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Annette - 22/09/2012 16:17 - United States - Seattle

Today, I started my new job. Less than one hour into the day, my boss told me that the reason he hired me was that I was the least attractive of everyone he interviewed, so I'd be less likely to cause a distraction. FML

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el_bell3618 29

Thursday 10 December 2015 1:17

Make sure you smile and keep eye contact as long as possible the last time you'll see him!

Sphanz 17

Thursday 10 December 2015 1:18

At least you have a positive attitude of it.

dman798 18

Thursday 10 December 2015 1:53

Smiling may not be the key to success

StarkWolf_fml 23

Thursday 10 December 2015 1:58

he just wanted slave labor

Tripartita 44

Thursday 10 December 2015 2:10

Damn, today has been a terrible for bosses.

crimsonclouds 19

Thursday 10 December 2015 2:11

I bet you have a beautiful smile. Don't get so down :)

The_Ikon211 11

Thursday 10 December 2015 2:14

i know the feeling. i used to smile as soon as someone would talk to me and it made alot of people uneasy. the lady's still loved me tho.

schreibergx93 19

Thursday 10 December 2015 2:22

Honestly, some people can't handle happiness. Sorry OP, but don't allow that to discourage or change your habits of proper work ethic and being a good person.

az2015 9

Thursday 10 December 2015 2:28

I had the same thing happen to me..

mds9986 24

Thursday 10 December 2015 2:49

Well now you know you can handle a real job and be a useful asset to a company. Just apply to new places. You're experience there will be invaluable in finding another position and it probably won't be that hard.