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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had a job interview. I didn't have any clothes suitable for the interview, so I went to the store early and bought some there. After the interview, I went to return the clothes, because they were so expensive. The hiring manager saw me. FML
Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML
Today, I had my first interview after weeks of applying everywhere, but I got turned away for being "inappropriately dressed" for the interview. I was wearing the smartest clothes I own. 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 overheard the interviewer discussing my appearance with his colleague. I’ll admit my shirt didn’t exactly fit and my shoes were in bad shape, but I’m so broke that this is all I could afford at the thrift store. I’d have better clothes if my getting a job didn’t require me having nice clothes. FML
Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." FML
Today, I went to an important job interview, only to be told I'm not what such a "prestigious" company was looking for. This from a pimply-faced 20-something who took a personal call on speakerphone mid-interview, and actually said "LMAO" out loud at his friend's joke. FML
Today, my mother insisted I dress very smartly in suit attire for my first job interview at a hippy-style retail store. My interviewer wore a poncho. I didn't get the job. FML
Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML
Today, I wore my best suit to an interview. I was told they didn't have any knight shifts available. FML
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bl3ur0z3 17
No employer would ever say that.
jbuckets_404 39
Maybe the interview was for a low-end retail job e.g., a clothing store whose items that OP's daily-wear would completely out-class and thus remind customers of just how lousy the store's products are. And/or perhaps she comes across as being over-qualified as well.
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Comments (6)
Mathalamus 25
That's a thing now? I see. Just don't appear to be too rich for the job.
bl3ur0z3 17
No employer would ever say that.
Alup132 22
Well, some will not hire you if your too qualified. It’s a thing.
Diawar 2
exactly
campdude90 15
No reputable employer would ever say that
jbuckets_404 39
Maybe the interview was for a low-end retail job e.g., a clothing store whose items that OP's daily-wear would completely out-class and thus remind customers of just how lousy the store's products are. And/or perhaps she comes across as being over-qualified as well.