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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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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mkcherry 14
I don't know why people think a boss is never allowed to hurt your feelings, it sucks that he did but its not illegal. Maybe he was trying to say your pants look unprofessional or ill fitting rather than you cant wear that particular style of jean. Company policies allow for the rules to be different for different people (men cant wear a certain style pants but women cant etc etc) so if your boss asks you specifically not to wear skinny jeans its within his rights as you are representing their brand. I would just be thankful they didn't come up with some reason to fire you, depending on where you live they might not even need a reason.
Baller_Bob 17
Sorry, but ha!
danimal_crackerz 26
So..... How hard did you slap him?
krispybacon4321 23
You have skin all over your body. Therefor, you are skinny.
dubleduke 11
Bullshit
PBcupcake 7
Then it shouldn't be in the dress code. If one person can wear it, everyone can. That's the whole point of dress codes...