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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Comments (226)
loserman67 36
While I agree that what was done is wrong - if you are going to gte all tatted up, you must be prepared for the reactions you'll get, both positive and negative
citygurlsleeps11 3
That's messed up.
music_lover_15 0
Wth that's stupid
justanotherhuman 21
Dear OP, Sorry to hear it. Likely the preconceptions are only going to get worse as the labor pools continue to bloat beyond proportionate job availability:-/
elisabeth1_fml 0
This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.
elisabeth1_fml 0
This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.
elisabeth1_fml 0
This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.
elisabeth1_fml 0
This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.
kitty1033 5
Thats cold..karma will kick her in the ass
opow 2
I'm sorry, but honestly in most stores you must understand that you gotta have a certain etiquette in dress code, and most places don't like people with tats unless it's some stupid shit like Hot Topic. If you're looking for a job, try concealing things a bit better than a simple jacket, hm? I mean sure, she's got some pretty ****** up ideas of what kind of people have tattoos, but still.