Today, I asked my manager if wearing makeup was a requirement for the job. She told me, "Not if you're naturally pretty... So for you, yes". 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 working my job at Sephora when I overheard two women talking. One of them asked her friend, "Is being pretty a requirement to work here?" Her friend turned to see me, turned back to her friend and said, "I guess not." 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 a morning shift at the restaurant and didn't feel like wearing makeup. I was energetic and greeted everyone happily, but my manager told me I looked tired. I said, "Oh no I'm just not wearing makeup!" He said, "Well, you might need it." FML
Today, my boyfriend asked me if I wear makeup much. Expecting him to say something about my natural beauty, I replied with an honest, "No." His smiled softly, gently squeezed my shoulder, and said, "Maybe you should." 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 was fixing my makeup in the back room of the office when my boss walked in. He looked kind of annoyed so I jokingly said, "Don't you want your secretary to look good?" He said, "If I did, I wouldn't have hired you." FML
Today, my boss's husband came over to our office, and as a by the way comment told our boss my make-up looks good and suits me. The thing is, I've never worn make-up to work, and obviously, he never told his wife, my boss, that she looks good with make-up on. I'm fucked. FML
Today, I yelled at a new employee for violating the company's makeup policy which is minimum coverage. She had red lipstick, very dark drawn eyebrows, and foundation that made her look like a ghost. She took out a makeup wipe and used it then showed me it, only to reveal she doesn't wear any. FML
Today, I told a coworker, “You look way better without makeup.” She responded, “I’m wearing makeup.” Everyone around us gasped like I had just said "fuck" in church. FML
Today, I decided to go all-natural and go to work without any makeup on. My boss swore I was on drugs, which I guess had absolutely nothing to do with the completely "random" drug test I had to take later in the day. FML
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iamabamf 17
You should've asked her if being naturally bitchy was a requirement. Cause if it was, she nailed it.
Kalipczo 21
Ouch. Should've said "oh so you have to wear it too then, yes?"
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Comments (125)
leadawg75 12
Well that's sad, I'm sorry! She obviously is pretty ugly too if she has to call someone else ugly to feel good about herself!
crazytwinsmom 25
That was rude to say OP is ugly. Just because someone is not naturally pretty doesn't mean they are ugly. Maybe just not pretty in the mgr's opinion.
UberNova 18
She never called OP ugly, she just said not naturally pretty, there isn't just ugly or pretty...
AKGirlinSD 20
I agree with 27. Maybe the OP has dark circles under her eyes and her manager was incredibly rude about how she told the OP.
crazytwinsmom 25
#1 said "ugly too". That's what I was referring too.
MarisaCB 16
I don't think she should have called op ugly, but the whole making fun of others because you're insecure is BS. People do it to make others feel bad, not always because they bad about themselves. If OP has dark circles or bad acne, make up could be important if theyre spending a lot of time with customers.
MarisaCB 16
I don't think she should have called op ugly, but the whole making fun of others because you're insecure is BS. People do it to make others feel bad, not always because they bad about themselves. If OP has dark circles or bad acne, make up could be important if theyre spending a lot of time with customers.
MarisaCB 16
I don't think she should have called op ugly, but the whole making fun of others because you're insecure is BS. People do it to make others feel bad, not always because they bad about themselves. If OP has dark circles or bad acne, make up could be important if theyre spending a lot of time with customers.
EagorLuvsBigFoot 8
^ what would someone have to gain by making fun of someone if they weren't insecure? People who aren't happy themselves tend to always be the ones to put people down.
MarisaCB 16
Because a lot of people find it funny. I don't think it has anything to do with insecurity, they're just rude, that's all.
Ameel_fml 19
Tbh, I think anyone who picks on others for their looks must have some level of insecurity with themselves. People who are secure in themselves don't need to insult and denigrate another person for any reason; whether it be jealousy, for power, or simply because they find humiliating others "funny".
Sir_Swaggington 6
I agree with MarisaCB. Some people just have a ****** up sense of humor, or maybe the manager was on a power trip, but not everyone who talks badly about people is trying to cover up some kind of inferiority complex. That's a broad generalization.
iamabamf 17
You should've asked her if being naturally bitchy was a requirement. Cause if it was, she nailed it.
ClassyCommando 13
Why the **** would the OP even ask if makeup was a requirement? It seems like kind of a dumb question. If it was a requirement, the manager would have already told you.
kxxjoejoexxk 8
Agree with 60 i mean this doesnt sound like a "legit" job
Inheritance 10
I can understand if its some kind of modeling or cosmetic job.
ClassyCommando 13
Or a strip club.
fml121785 14
It's a requirement if you work at Hooters. You have to wear full makeup while working.
TourettesGuyFTW 26
Some bitches just happen too be women... don't sweat it.
Kalipczo 21
Ouch. Should've said "oh so you have to wear it too then, yes?"
dead247 13
And then she gets fired.
Kalipczo 21
And she should find a job with out a bitch manager. The holidays are coming, companies are desperate to hire.
Charmillionaire 13
Yeah, right after pwning her.
marrrry 4
12: That's not true everywhere. Also, most of those holiday jobs disappear in January, and then what does she do? "Getting a job" is not so easy.
kniggit 10
I suggest OP shut up and nod, that sounds like some petty schoolyard scuffle. The manager will shut her trap eventually if she isn't fed.
ClassyCommando 13
Yeah, I'm beginning to wonder how on Earth the people on this site find and keep jobs, if everytime they see a story about a boss being an asshole they say, "Oh, just find another job! You deserve better."
MoneyStacks 4
Sometimes you just have to put up with shitty bosses.
xblair 11
smack make up on your boss's mouth so she'll be beautiful on the inside
onlychildFTW 34
FML really makes me so hopeful in finding a job. To bad it isn't as easy getting a job as it is telling someone to get a new job.
PrussiaisAwesome 15
Makeup should never be a requirement anyway. Some of us can't wear it because of sensitive skin. I'm sorry your manager was such a bitch. I'm sure you're actually very pretty.
graffitied_love 20
Unless OP works in a cosmetics store, wearing make-up shouldn't be a requirement
SammyS2012 21
Apparently they make you wear make up in Victoria's Secret. My friend worked there and eventually quit because it wasn't a good environment at all
avoidthegirl 6
Um, pretty sure it's a requirement in any job in the beauty industry. I'm a manager for a salon and it's a requirement for everyone here. Nobody wants to see the makeup artist working on them wearing no makeup. Would you?
fml121785 14
You have to wear full makeup if you work at Hooters too.
honeybadgerr 9
80- yes we are well aware of that. Thanks for sharing again though
Larawk 8
To piss her off you should wear clown makeup for your next day. Add the HUGE red nose to spice it up.
hilda_kitty 16
Absolute genius, right there. I completely agree.
mykelinva 4
Time to sharpen up the resume. If she is that nasty to your face then she is absolutely crushing you behind your back. Find a place to work where the people appreciate you.
liberty1017 4
Completely agree
tabbycat2007 22
Sorry OP, your boss is a bitch. Too bad makeup can't make her pretty on the inside, since she obviously has an ugly personality.
bestnameright 14
She is the boss though they should make up!
hilda_kitty 16
It might make her prettier on the inside, if she swallowed some makeup. (don't take me for an idiot, it's a joke)
anythingmustbe 18
You should reply so is that why you look like a clown?
btstig 11
Come to work with juggalo makeup.
tabbycat2007 22
No. Don't EVER do that.
Skarkie321 18
If she's being mean to you like this that early, imagine what's going to happen later on. It's really not worth it