Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff
Costa Mesa, United States
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Today, being too poor to buy makeup, I walked into Macy's and "tested" some products out, just so I could look nice for my job interview. FML
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hig999 19
Wow, really you need that job
agentWallflower 12
I hope you get the job, OP. Good luck.
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truesarrif 33
should have hit the perfume tester isle next. doesn't hurt to smell good for an interview too
mneill 6
Absolutely do not do this for an interview. You should look good. You should not smell like you're going on a date. Offices are not for showing off your latest fragrance, and if you pick wrong (everyone smells things differently), your interviewer will have a terrible time with you there, which leaves the opposite impression you intended.
crazytwinsmom 25
And a lot of people have allergies to fragrance since many have some form of petroleum in them. You don't want to make the interviewer ill.
BellaBelle_fml 23
True. Simply showering, using a lightly fragranced shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, along with deodorant will make you smell nice without being overly fragranced. I work in the health care field and even when I am working I can't wear body sprays, perfumes, or scented lotions because I work with the elderly and a lot of them have allergies to fragrances or sometimes it can aggregate their asthma or COPD. So it's always a good idea to just not wear any fragrances.
Lil_Red777 21
Oh honey we've all had hard times, at least you made yourself presentable!
pmadNess 16
You're not the first and won't be the last.
eyesmile27 7
Fake it till you make it!
rara_boo 7
Goon on you OP, you were resourceful in your time of need and probably gave the counter girls something to do. Best of Luck!
Enslaved 38
Hare today, Goon tomorrow, Little Bunny Foo Foo!
Albanic 7
Everything always gets better eventually, don't let life bring you down
iperson 11
Hope you get the job.
raesos91 26
well op, you obviously have internet access. you know some cosmetic companies will give you free samples, you just have to go to their websites, give them a bit of your info (address, email, type of makeup you use, etc.) easy as that! just don't fall for any scams that ask for your credit card :P
lifestory2 5
Clever!
buddy51 23
OP- Brilliant! I applaud your resourcefulness and hope your future employers realize what a great asset you'll be to the company! Good luck! This isn't a FYL at all! You're going to succeed in your life and that's a good thing!