Work: Today, I was yet again asked to show my hall pass. I'm 23 and...

By Can'tAgeOrMakeFriends - 12/01/2013 01:11 - United States

Today, I was yet again asked to show my hall pass. I'm 23 and work at a middle school. I've worked here for the last five months, so not only do I look 13 years old, I'm also not memorable enough for my own coworkers to recognize me. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/09/2024 07:00 - United States

Today, I used to look so young for my age that in high school, I was regularly mistaken for a freshman. I never succeeded in getting dates because of it. Today, I'm 25 years-old and regularly get confused for being in my thirties. I guess all the stress from work, loneliness, and rejection really caught up. FML

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By Olivia - 09/08/2021 20:01 - Australia

Today, I was asked if I had children who are in high school. I’m 17. This isn't the first time someone has mistaken me for a woman in her twenties. FML

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By ForeverYoung - 17/08/2019 12:00

Today, I got mistaken for a high school freshman. It’s my 23rd birthday. FML

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By oldschool - 23/01/2010 02:10 - United States

Today, I was picking up my little sister from school and while waiting I decided to have a smoke. I was caught and was told to go to the principal's office. I'm 23. FML

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By Baby Face - 16/01/2017 15:03

Today, I was at work refreshing the shelves when a man turned the corner and said, very surprised, "You look 12!" A few weeks back, two people did the same thing, only they said I looked 9. I'm almost 21 years old, and just very short. Starting to get just a little self conscious here. FML

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By Space†Witch - 03/01/2019 04:00

Today, I'm working a photography gig for a very prominent metal band. The doorman asked me for my I.D, which I happily obliged. I am 27, however I look like I'm still in my mid to late teens. He will not let me in, even with my I.D, and the band that hired me won't answer their phones. FML

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By Meagan smith - 24/08/2011 20:33 - United States

Today, I started my new job as a teacher. Worried about how I looked, I asked a coworker if I looked okay. She said, "You look fine. Just like a normal high school kid." I spent the next half hour convincing her that I was not a student, but a teacher. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/07/2009 17:25 - Belgium

Today, I went to see a movie. While buying tickets, the girl behind the counter asked to show my ID card to proof I'm at least 16 years old. Not wanting to make a drama, I showed it. She took a look at it and declared it as fake. That ID is real and I'm 24. FML

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By Romina - 12/03/2022 14:00

Today, I was mistaken for an 8th grader because of my height. I'm 32 years-old. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/03/2012 18:51 - United Kingdom

Today, I went with my friends to see a movie. I handed my student card over to the cashier as proof I was old enough to see it, and he started laughing hysterically at my picture. Then he called over a colleague, who also started laughing. FML

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Lucia_Malpense 14

Saturday 12 January 2013 5:03

I'm sure you'll be glad that you look young for your age when you get older.

perdix 29

Saturday 12 January 2013 5:07

With your looks, you can go online and meet lots of guys in their mid 30's. Work it, girl!

Comments

acrain1 1

Saturday 12 January 2013 9:50

That happened to me all the time at the high school I worked at even while I was pregnant!

nay_ahmad 4

Saturday 12 January 2013 9:52

Lol that's cute tho

ToriTC198 11

Saturday 12 January 2013 10:04

Happens to me all the time. My coworkers all know me but whenever there's a substitute teacher in the building they think I'm a student. And I work at an elementary school, so they think I'm young enough to be in grade school.

PunkySpunky78 15

Saturday 12 January 2013 10:23

To the op I feel you pain I'm 34 and I look like a teenager too

crimsonlover4 31

Saturday 12 January 2013 11:49

Hang in there OP, the same darn thing happens to me too (people think I'm 14-18 when I'm 24!)! It may seem like a FYL sort of thing now, but when you get older you'll appreciate things like this happening :)

davek 36

Saturday 12 January 2013 12:13

My brother is 17 and has been mistaken for a teacher by teachers.

erichsalvesen 13

Saturday 12 January 2013 14:51

If you actually look like a 13 year old, I say start up your deviant **** career as the teaching thing doesn't seem to be working out. Or you can try juggling the two, but you run the risk of parents finding out you portray a little boy/girl getting boned stupid in your night job...