Today, at work, my boss asked me why I wasn't adhering to proper dress code. I pointed out that skinny jeans are in the dress code, to which he replied, "Only if you're skinny." 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 got called into my manager’s office for wearing “leggings.” They weren’t leggings, they were work pants with a straight leg. I said to her that the other girls wear them in the office. She told me, "But they have a slim figure, you're on the pudgier side and it looks bad. No offense.” FML
Today, I greeted my boss with, "Looking good, did you lose weight?" He responded that no, he'd just purchased larger pants. FML
Today, I got to listen to my boss lecture me about professional dress and subtly insinuate that my being on the heavier side top-wise with all the men in the office could be a problem. I've worn turtle necks for the whole two months I've been working there. 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
Today, I walked into work, and the first question my boss asks me is "Are those your pajamas?" I was wearing my favorite outfit. FML
Today, my boss commented on the fact that I don't usually wear makeup, then told me it would be much appreciated if I'd change that. FML
Today, I had an interview for an office job. As a requirement, I had to show up dressed for the job. My friend has worked there for years and told me it was casual dress. I wore jeans and a blouse. Everyone else had on business suits. Obviously my friend doesn't know what casual means. FML
Today, I watched a supervisor in our workspace staple an underling's skirt to her shirt, as the supervisor didn't like her wearing a hip-level skirt, despite having no public contact. FML
Today, my boss had to order some more work pants since mine were worn out after 7 months. He told me the next set I would have to buy myself, since they usually last workers about 2 years, and I must be treating them too roughly. I didn't want to admit that my thighs rubbing together ended up shredding the fabric. FML
Today, I went shopping for a new pair of jeans. I was feeling good about the fact that I was going down a waist size until the cashier decided to discuss with me, three co-workers, and the ten other people in line how she didn't even know jeans came in sizes that big. FML
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abentoremember 4
Wow that's so harsh, some bosses are total dicks..
Mearemoi 14
I don't really understand all the YDI's. It's not OP's fault her boss is an ass.
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Comments (165)
aimeesea75 16
"They're called skinny jeans, not make you skinny jeans!" -Nathan Ryan
KforKiss 6
They're called "skinny" jeans for a reason. No body wants to see a 5lb sausage squeezed into a 2lb wrapping so apply the same principle to your own life... year boot-cut or straight-leg or flare for god's sake. You wouldn't wear a skin tight bandage dress unless you were in the shape to fit in one; wear a sack if that's all that you fit in, just don't try to stuff yourself into someone sexy if you aren't that shape. Either go to the gym and diet (not that hard) or find clothes that suit your body type.
ashleeyka 13
Not that hard? You must have been born a twig.
elmousey 5
I for one have no qualms about seeing a 5 lb sausage squeezed into a 2 lb wrapping. Matter of fact, I have no problem with any food item being shoved into, or popping out of a container too small. Not a very good principle.
itooamscrewed 10
Or maybe they don't let themselves get to the point where it's unmanageable. I went through a phase where I ballooned out, but once I gained 15 pounds more than I usually do, I realized I needed to start going to the gym or it would just escalate. Even if you're overweight, if you're still gaining weight, do something about it rather than sitting around complaining about "how hard it is" and hating skinny people for having self control. Even if you have 100 lbs. to lose, start by losing one point at a time and realize that any weight you take off only makes you healthier. Gaining more weight because losing weight seems too difficult is unacceptable and quite frankly stupid.
deltoramastr 12
I see a lawsuit in the making
isamisis 9
Well, Are you skinny?
akiahara 14
there's a difference between shit that doesn't fit, resulting in massive muffin tops, and well fitting skinny jeans. your boss is a douche.
Branflakes78 13
uncalled for, prick
SApprentice 34
Regardless of OP's actual weight or appearance, her boss was wrong to approach the subject in that manner. Even if she weighed 600lbs, it would have been wrong of him to say that to her. He could have been much more tactful and kind about it.
wellthatsukx 0
That's grounds for a lawsuit these days. He needs to watch what he says.
patriot248 4
Why does everyone want to sue everyone these days? If your feelings get hurt, they get hurt. Not like its such a hostile environment. People that shout lawsuit at the first chance they get are more of an asshole then the person whom might of hurt that persons feelings. Ruin someone's life/business because you got your feelings hurt...people please. Harassment and assault are totally different issues though.
spottyblanket 8
Lodge a complaint
jamal0000007 4
What an asshole