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
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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 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
Today, I was turned down from my dream job at a graphic design firm. Before the interview, concerned about my hobo style would not impress the company, I shaved, cut my long hair, and even bought a suit. They said I wasn't "free-spirited and creative enough." FML
Today I was offered an opportunity on Instagram from a local lady to take photos of her home for her. I told my friends, because I was shocked. They were shocked too. But in the nicest terms possible, they were shocked because my Instagram "isn’t really professional enough to get such offers." Ouch. FML
Today, I got rejected for a job because they claimed I faked my entire resume. Their excuse? I'm too pretty to be smart. FML
Today, I was let go from my dream job for requesting Photoshop as well as Illustrator. I was hired to create marketing materials. Guess I should have just used Paint. FML
Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." FML
Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML
Today, I was rejected for a job I really wanted, they said I didn't have enough experience. I designed the systems they are implementing. 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, my friends gave me a complete makeover, which included clothes from their wardrobe, to prepare me for an upcoming job interview. I was then declined the position, because apparently, I "looked too wealthy" to need the job. FML
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SApprentice 34
That's awful. Maybe you could try to show your portfolio to another member of management? It might not do any good because you have already been rejected, but if your work is so excellent that someone automatically thinks that it has been photoshopped then someone there has to appreciate it. Good luck, OP. Art is a beautiful thing.
bach2121 13
That guy was probably just jealous, keep your head up!
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bach2121 13
That guy was probably just jealous, keep your head up!
ryry013 6
If your work is good enough to be mistaken for photoshop, it shouldn't be too long before you find another good opportunity.
SApprentice 34
That's awful. Maybe you could try to show your portfolio to another member of management? It might not do any good because you have already been rejected, but if your work is so excellent that someone automatically thinks that it has been photoshopped then someone there has to appreciate it. Good luck, OP. Art is a beautiful thing.
decidedlyvague 11
Photoshopped art is still art! Dunno why he was bitching about the quality of the photo without providing any recourse for his justifications.
chell1894 13
Because photoshop can be misleading. Some photoshop changes the picture so much it looks nothing like the original photo. I personally think that defeats the soul purpose of taking a photo. Don't get me wrong I've messed around with photoshop and I've seen some really cool and amazing photoshop. But I personally think the original shot is what should make the photo and maybe some light edits to enhance. Not so much photoshop that you can't even tell what the original photo looked like. But that's me personally I am in no way an expert or anything.
israelnotjacob 20
It absolutely sucks not being able to get the job you want, but frankly if the person looking at the photos is in the business and can't tell the difference between real and Photoshop then he's clearly not someone you want to work under. You can likely find something better.
Mr25_fml 14
Got rejected for being hot. Perfect sense.
MrSassypants 34
I don't think temperature has anything to do with it.
bellakaykid 6
3- tell me good sir, where the **** does this FML say ANYTHING about op's appearance?
ImACat_fml 7
Hot like stolen from someone else?
SoylentCandycorn 10
I think the commenter was trying to say "hot" as in "she's a hot photographer" or "a hot author". I've heard of "hot" being used to mean "talented" rather then "attractive".
audrey_taylor 4
3: perfect sense....just like your comment.....
ScaughtieHolden 11
3 thinks OP is a model and she's getting photographed. (Photoshopped body)
sislander 2
#8 you are just so goddamn clever
RedPillSucks 33
People don't usually refer to their head shots as 'nature' portfolios so I'm guessing they were actually nature shots and not portraits. Of course maybe the problem was that she was hot and the interviewer didn't really look at the pictures at all. *your breasts look photoshopped in this portrait* OP: those are cantaloupes
wisecatlady123 11
You, my friend, are awesome!
Airman1988 9
People are way too quick to call something Photoshopped now days. I mean yes it is a lot but some people say that and don't have a clue either way. You would think a guy who works in that field could distinguish Photoshoped work from not.
pedosmurf 7
Some people can't handle the truth or you were too good he was scared for his job? Or he could be a douche knocker
ASD_K 11
Try to find anything close to him in your memory, he might be a guy you knew, he could know and hate you.
JBChristian 47
That's actually... Pretty stupid. Congratulations.
MidnaLink 35
Maybe being surreal would help. You could be the next Salvador Dali of photos!
perdix 31
You should have presented your original RAW files to prove the photos aren't heavily retouched. Dream photography is very hard. Not only do you have to travel around the world, you have to go to outer space, and time travel to the future and the past. I wish you could have gotten a shot of me rowing for the gold medal for Finland. I was looking pretty hot.
SApprentice 34
9- Weren't you the one in the purple life vest? I think you only won because you knocked Switzerland over.
perdix 31
#12, yes! In my dream, Olympic rowing included the rules of Battle Boats, so my oars were tipped with bayonets. I was able to knock out those cheesy Swiss and ruin the watches and chocolate they were carrying onboard. Good thing I woke up before the Olympic officials found out I've never been to Finland or have any Finnish heritage, and stripped me of my medal.
desireev 18
I knew I'd seen you somewhere before, P! Thank you for reminding me! ;) Haha
WritingWrongs 8
Sometimes Perdix I just can't stop laughing when I read your comments.
BVBfan 10
#9 i was searchin for u but i couldnt find u haha i looked it up nd everything
jmcgirl 3
Ummmm show them the originals? You poor thing!
YoungMisfit 9
... Read much?
DazedSiren 5
There's such a thing as being to good :) be proud hun. You'll do great. Ce cera cera
Twentemarc 4
Haha, I'm guessing you mean que sera sera?
fml121785 14
13 was close, it would be 'Che sera sera' in Italian or 'Que sera sera' for the Spanish way. Neither are grammatically correct in any language and just adopted by people after it was made up for a song by a couple of English speaking song writers.