Today, I was waiting in the lobby of a modeling agency for my interview to be a potential model and I was next in line. They called "NEXT!" and I walked in with a smile on my face. They stared at my face for a moment and then started yelling "NEXT". 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 walked into a door on my way in to an interview, in front of the interviewer and a group of people waiting to be interviewed. FML
Today, I went to the mall with two friends. A modelling scout approached us and asked both of my friends if they were interested in modelling. When the scout finally noticed me, she asked if I was their mom. We're all the same age. FML
Today, I had a job interview in a hotel and arrived 20 minutes early. I sat in the lobby practicing answers while watching the elevators. Eventually, the receptionist walked over and asked if I was waiting for someone. I gave her the company name. She pointed across the street. I'd been practicing my interview in the wrong hotel. FML
Today, I was at the mall with my friend. A lady came up to us and told my friend that she could be a model. Then the lady looked at me and said, "Oh... Nice shoes." FML
Today, I went in for I thought would be an interview for a promotion, but turns out there was no interview set up, and they'd already decided who would be the next manager. FML
Today, I was waiting in line at a clothes store when someone cut in in front of me, and the gentlemen in front of me. I shouted, "Hey! Queue starts back here!". He responded by pointing out the "gentlemen" in front was actually a very realistic mannequin. FML
Today, we were having a school prize giving. I heard my name called and I walked up to the stage waving and smiling, feeling rather proud of myself. I stood by the microphone and started my acceptance speech, only to be tapped on the shoulder by the girl they'd actually called up. FML
Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML
Today, I showed up on time for a job interview. After waiting for about three hours, I was informed that the manager had "better things to do" than interview me. FML
Today, I had an important interview. On the way there, I stopped in front of a car window to look at my reflection, checking I didn't have salad stuck between my teeth. Having pulled several faces, I realised that there were two girls inside the car, cracking up with laughter. FML
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Ohnoitslindsay 0
That's the industry.
hiandbye 0
That's the way the business is... don't take it personally. You just don't have the right "look" for them. It's actually very common to be treated like this when you're a model.
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FreedomFirst 0
Welcome to the world of modeling. It's a cutthroat business and NO ONE gives a crap about anyone else. If they tell you they do, they're probably trying to get in your pants. I looked into having my youngest become an infant model, because he was such a gorgeous baby and we needed money badly. But after reading stuff online from parents of infant/child models, and seeing all they had to go through, I changed my mind. It would have completely taken over our whole life and left my older son in the dust. The traveling, the long schedule, the rushing and yelling and people treating your kids like objects - no thankyou.
audiogasmic 0
Dude if you were trying to get into modeling you should've KNOWN they're harsh like that, a LOT. They don't give a rat's ass about your self esteem or emotions. If you're serious about modeling, get used to it.
bassmanchris 0
Normally I feel bad for people who get judged based on their appearance without having done anything. You on the other hand pursued a job in the most shallow industry available. If you can't take being judged... don't become a model. I was scouted by Elite when I was 16 I did it for about 2 years and then got the hell out because although it made me feel really good about my appearance it made me realize how little that really matters. Unless you have nothing else to offer the world other then your looks, you derseved it. Oh wait, even if that's all you have to offer.
dance143 0
look at america's next top model... most of those girls are very unfortunate looking but they are still models I'm sure it's not because you are unattractive in anyway
snowboard729 0
okay you're clearly ugly... i hate when ugly people think that they're not. get a clue.
rampagexo 7
Bet you're not one to talk, ********.
Kevlar_fml 0
You weren't supposed to smile. Modelling is serious business! :P
takran 0
You didn't fit what they wanted. Woe is you. In case you're thick, there is extensive sarcasm above.
Miss_Me 0
That's what happens, I'm afraid :( It also depends what look is "in" so it's nothing personal. Think yourself lucky they only yelled "NEXT" - I've seen some pretty bad critiques thrown at fellow models who are nothing short of beautiful. Just keep trying - maybe that agency wasn't for you? :)
0hh_snap 0
It's a bitchy business but still fun.
Miss_Me 0
#61: agreed!