Today, while going around trying to find a job, a manager came up to ask me, "Are you looking to work here?" I nodded happily, hoping this would be the end of my search. She looked me up and down, saw I had a jacket on to hide my tattoos and said, "Sorry, I can't hire heroin addicts." FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I went on a job interview. The interviewer said it all went well, but he can't hire me because I've got a nose piercing, and that type of "image" isn't the kind they're looking for in their employees. This is the guy who had a full sleeve tattoo. FML
Today, I walked into Starbucks for a job application. I asked the manager if they were hiring, as I really need a job. He looked me up and down and replied, "NO!" There was a 'Now hiring' sign in the window. FML
Today, desperate for work, I went into a shop and asked the owner if he had any spare jobs to fill. He looked me up and down and sneered, "Yes, but not for people like... you." FML
Today, I went for a job interview and was rejected for having a 'visible' tattoo. It's white ink, so you can't see it unless you look super closely. The only reason they knew about it was because I was honest and mentioned it when asked if I had any tattoos. I guess honesty is not the best policy. FML
Today, I went to a job interview. I really needed the job to keep my apartment. As I was being interviewed, the manager looked past me and stared off into space. There goes the job and my apartment. FML
Today, my boss threatened to fire me for racism after I refused to hire a black woman. I didn't hire her because she came to the interview wearing what was basically a bikini and she was covered in tattoos depicting lewd sex acts. FML
Today, I was working my job checking people in at the gym. A sweaty, chubby woman came up to me complaining about how our staff seems so fit. I replied, "We like to hire people who have bodies that motivate our clients!" She gave a blank stare, then said, "So how did you get the job?" 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 had a job interview. The moment I walked into the room, the interviewer said, "OK, I will interview you, but there is no way I'm hiring you." FML
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
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happyhak 5
Stereotypical much? Wow, that would be a shitty manager to work for...
ramboman19 8
That is rude for her to assume you're a drug addict because of tattoos. Some tattooed people I know are the nicest and best workers ever.
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meintx2001 1
I'm going to be judgmental too. It's hot as hell in most of Texas, so a jacket just might have looked very strange. Maybe a nice long sleeve shirt would have gotten a different response. And for those saying there is nothing wrong with visible tattoos, I agree. Except depending on what, where, and how large they are. And the fact that they detract from a professional appearance. So basically OP made a decision and now has to live with it. Maybe OP should have thought about how others would perceive her before getting tattooed up. But I'm going to bet at the time she thought she didn't care, it's her body and if she wants tats, she's going to get tats. Too bad. Surprise, not every one likes tats.
sydneyaval 9
Some people are so rude and stereotypical
sydneyaval 9
Some people are so rude and stereotypical.
kitsune3 20
Um...That's discrimination. It's against the law to refuse to hire someone on a basis like that. Sue that bitch.
cufaoil 11
unfortunately it's very difficult to prove in court...
justanotherhuman 21
yeah that's extremely hard to prove in court, particularly these days. There are far, far more people applying for jobs than there are available positions, which means employers can get pretty... ah, specific when it comes to hiring personnel.
Grayscale 9
It's a good thing that you're looking for a job. But isn't it obvious without saying that people should make themselves look properly instead of looking like a drug addicts? I suggest that you should wear long sleeves shirt next time. I knew some people don't care about how you dressed when you're going for a job, but some do care. So if you choose to take the risk, accept the outcome.
fuckkyeaaaalaura 12
She should definitely not judge people by appearance . Oh well , Karmas a bitch !
sexckendra 0
Wat a bitch I would kick her ass
Randomxnp 10
So why did you get tattoos that you would then have to hide?
tdpreiss 0
You know you can sue him for that
Foxy_On_Fire 21
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