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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." 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
Today, I accidentally put down the wrong year for my university graduation, so when my prospective boss was checking my references he found no mention of my name in that year's list of graduates. He accused me of faking my qualifications and refused to hire me. It was a 6-figure salary. 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 went on a group job interview, where all the applicants seem to have the same qualifications. When the interviewer dismissed all of us but the prettiest girl, outraged, I told him he was a prejudiced pig, and should be ashamed of himself. Apparently she was the only one who had a car. FML
Today, I was turned down for a job because they thought I lied about having a six-month internship. Why? The secretary I told off for stealing my lunch every single day told them she hadn't heard of me, and the new company won't listen. FML
Today, I was rejected by my crush at work, because I'm "too ripped." 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 applied for a job as a secretary. As I sat in the waiting room, the interviewer came out with his wife. She gave me a once-over, then said to her husband, "Hire this one. She's so ugly, you would never have an affair with her." FML
Today, I got fired from my job because I "look too grumpy." FML
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CanadianDemon 8
Human Resources, Lawyer and a Lawsuit. That's all that needs to be said.
TogeBara 12
If you don't sue them you are what they said :3
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CanadianDemon 8
Human Resources, Lawyer and a Lawsuit. That's all that needs to be said.
CanadianDemon 8
Wait, you're from Florida, never mind. You were doomed from the get-go. Best of luck.
\ 28
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Beauty and brains don't often come in the same package these days, though.
Nyx_fml 23
Neither do Booda_Shun and brains. Oh, we can't have both of them. So everyone picks the brains.
truesarrif 33
thought that is what references are for. To prove your resume. Sounds like the interviewer was too lazy to do their job
plum_lovin 28
Although I do understand that this is an FML, Op can get another job interview with a new interviewer, if not a different company. Anyway, at least Op got a fantastic compliment. She is apparently both pretty and smart. No harm in that.
tanekdrachonae 19
Pretty, smart, and best of all she loves bacon.
Rawr6591 21
its an insult because she is pretty she can't be smart? its not a matter of getting another interview
dfiggs 17
Probably not the best place to work for anyways. If they're questioning your resume based on looks, then you need to go elsewhere.
Kn0wledge123 21
OP was probably interviewed by a family member that raised the girl who said I'm too cute to be Haitian. Best of luck, though. Jobs in Florida are hard to get especially living down south.
PinkieKeen 20
why does everybody say people from Florida are retarded? the jokes are kind of funny but they offend me a lot. can someone please explain what we did?
Bludmagnus 13
I never agreed with someone else so much in my life in there comment. That is blatant sexual harassment.
honeymoonroyale 20
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
I've gotten something like this before too. Classmates were shocked when I got an A on a test...
oj101 33
Why not A+ ?
Kalipczo 21
But you're not that pretty... Kinda average looking in my opinion. From your profile pic I dont understand why someone would be shocked that you're smart.
BeccaHugs 17
25 -that was kind of rude and uncalled for. All you had to do was thumb her down.
bballer4life895 13
Yeah I agree with # 25
BeccaHugs 17
Sorry I forgot people on this site find some kind of joy in insulting others. My bad.
Queensland 27
I know what #2 said was a bit boastful, but holy crap #25 this is FML not high school. Bitchiness is not welcome. I see your parents taught you well.
Cazz91 21
I agree that #25's comment was rude but she did say it was her opinion that she found #2 average. Not everyone views beauty the same way. Hell, I have been told everything from being ugly to beautiful by other people. What they think of my looks is their opinion and I don't care because I am confident in myself for believing I am beautiful no matter what someone else thinks. That's how everyone should think for themselves but sometimes poisoned words get the best of us to believe other wise about ourselves. #2 despite what #25 thinks of you, keep your confidence up. That alone to have is a beautiful thing in my opinion. :)
Queensland 27
#39 FML deleted the comments so people don't know what you're talking about! :P
honeymoonroyale 20
I just realized how cocky I just sounded. Sorry guys.
Blazinthatshit 9
I don't get why you guys downvoted her the second time... she was apologizing.
addioty 19
From your profile picture, you are naturally pretty but not enough that I would be shocked that you got an A.
Kn0wledge123 21
Idk why she got down voted the first time...
_GoodGuy 11
You must be a blonde...
BntyHntrSeattle 30
BRUNETTES CAN BE DUMBFUCKS, TOO. But I'd say pretty and smart is actually more common nowadays.
_GoodGuy 11
Anyone can be a dumbfuck, but stereotypes are usually pointed at Blondes for being dumb.
BntyHntrSeattle 30
Well wouldn't you look at that wonderfully crafted snarky ass reply to my reply.
TogeBara 12
If you don't sue them you are what they said :3
Sfaizi24 17
Freaking Americans. While they could file a lawsuit, there is really no reason to waste all that time and money. She wasn't wrongfully fired. Or harassed. She should just go to HR.
thatnucca 36
Yep, prove them wrong.
ball_crusher 4
she is being discriminated against based on her gender. yes, she should sue these pricks for every penny they have.
queerdragon 20
If she can win then she will get a lot of money and not have to worry about getting a job. However, she would have to prove they said that and that is the hard part.
Jake_Hale 7
Report whoever to HR or file a lawsuit that's not good enough reason to not hire somebody
ravenevercross 19
Depends where you live. In my state you can hire or fire anyone for any reason. My boss can fire me because he felt like it and there is nothing I can do. My state sucks...
challan 19
Send them documentation of your degrees and tell them to contact your references. Only uneducated and lazy purple are attractive? That's insane.
Nyx_fml 23
I, for one, think the red is the one that's lazy and uneducated. The purple really is pretty attractive, though.
CharresBarkrey 16
Oh man, I hate uneducated and lazy purple!
Cazz91 21
What a fantastic auto correct right there!
SlapAndTickle 20
Poor red shirts, they never get a break. :(
challan 19
Ahhh... Shamed by my phone once again.
lovelyheadache 16
That sucks. The beautiful ones are always underestimated. I would look into filing a case against them but in the meantime you'll find a better opportunity :)
ohioain 18
Society now-a-days
Enslaved 38
Wasn't there a few studies that claimed the more attractive students usually had more one on one attention from their teachers? If so, why would it seem so odd that many would have a combination of intelligences and good looks?
DjeePee 25
I've also learned about some psychologic studies that showed that teachers (and people in general) automatically linked beauty with a lot of other positive character traits (smart, nice, friendly...), while ugly people were linked with negative character traits (stupid, lazy, mean...). Without realizing it, the teachers began a self-fulfilling prophecy. They treated the beautiful pupils like they were smart, and they actually got smarter. They treated the ugly pupils like they were stupid, and they actually got stupider.
Enslaved 38
"Boys go to Jupiter to get more Stupider" (Sorry that word triggered that poem. Lol) ***Same with beauty being associated with being good and ugly represents evil. Ex: Disney's villain characters.
cristy91 33
But there is a stigma with certain looking beautiful people. I will reference Legally Blonde here as well as the YouTube series "Most Popular Girls in School". I know these sent actual people, but mainstream media reflects societal opinion. On top of it all, let's not forget the Damsel in Distress, which is a totally helpless yet beautiful woman stuck needing some smart and strong man to help her out. Just my opinion on the matter :) they still should have verified OP's resume though, before dismissing her for being too beautiful
laden_swallow09 35
26- Are you referring to psychosomatics?
SlapAndTickle 20
#48 I hope they're not talking about diseases. :/
queerdragon 20
I have seen this happen a lot. One of my friends K is stunning. She is a natural blonde, and people would talk to her like she was just a pretty face with no brain behind it. She was turned down from a lot of jobs that she was qualified for. She dyed her hair brown and said she saw a huge difference, people treated her with more respect and she got hired on the first interview after the change. So, I think how the attractive people present themselves has a huge influence on how they are treated.
threer 30
That's sick, #83.
crazytrainer 5
Lucky escape then. They are obviously too stupid to recognise talent and your working life would be a never ending stream of WTFs