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By Anonymous - 12/03/2015 16:29 - United States - Cass Lake

Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." FML

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By baconbxtch - 22/08/2013 02:45 - United States - Orlando

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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By Annette - 22/09/2012 16:17 - United States - Seattle

Today, I started my new job. Less than one hour into the day, my boss told me that the reason he hired me was that I was the least attractive of everyone he interviewed, so I'd be less likely to cause a distraction. FML

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By fabiennemorin35 - 30/08/2016 09:29 - United Kingdom - Cardiff

Today, my boss told me that he’d hired me because he thought I looked intelligent. He then went on to say that it was about time that I proved that I was. FML

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Keeping up appearances

By Carebeareatu - 13/03/2020 15:00

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

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Internalized misogyny

By Anonymous - 08/01/2022 13:59

Today, I was anonymously sent screenshots of texts from my new boss to my interviewer, saying I got almost all the questions wrong but to hire me anyway because they’re hiring quota has to be at least 40% women. That’s the only reason I got the job, tits and no brains. FML

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By caltech - 10/10/2012 04:15 - United States - San Jose

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

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By moe472 - 24/01/2012 02:47 - United States

Today, my boss fired me because I look like her ex-boyfriend. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/07/2009 06:03 - United States

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

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Unnerved

By Greenskies - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - France - Corneilla-del-vercol

Today, I was talking to my boss at the end of an awesome internship. He said he was really satisfied with my work, and that he had considered hiring me. Turns out he decided not to because I smile too much, and it freaks him out. FML

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Overcompensating

By Anonymous - 26/12/2023 11:00 - United States - Elk Grove

Today, my boss told me, "You oversold your skills in your job interview." I have worked in this industry for 25 years. FML

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apitrix 24

Friday 13 March 2015 0:12

At least nothing was said about smarts, you must have that over them! Go OP! WOOH!

Snicket 13

Friday 13 March 2015 0:08

Don't worry OP, all bosses are bad! Some are just worse than others!

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chocolatelover96 14

Friday 13 March 2015 0:27

Go forth, do a damn good job, and show your new boss exactly what you're capable of. She'll soon look like a fool when you are seen as a threat!

Wakachulak 22

Friday 13 March 2015 1:20

What? No! The boss is obviously threatened and insecure. Good performance is a sure way to get the OP fired.

brendejafulable 41

Friday 13 March 2015 0:27

Congratulations you are officially ugly.

Cozy_Blanket 16

Friday 13 March 2015 2:42

"I am ugly and I am proud!"

iAlissa 34

Friday 13 March 2015 7:59

Louder!

Jake42100 17

Friday 13 March 2015 0:28

That's harsh but at least you got the job....

feven 32

Friday 13 March 2015 0:30

If those are her standards then someone off the street could have qualified. Let me know where to drop my resume in by the way

dideldoodles 17

Friday 13 March 2015 0:41

Not sure whether to congratulate you or not..

anxiousaly 12

Friday 13 March 2015 0:48

At least you got the job!

tygerarmy 35

Friday 13 March 2015 0:49

Congratulations?!? At least you got it. Now show your boss that you were best for the job by continuing to be awesome in your work.

abNormal62 23

Friday 13 March 2015 0:51

Only staff are required to have a filter and internal tact sensor I interpret that to mean you got there due to your skills and intelligence. Hard work mattered and it paid off in your case

ohSNAPyall 26

Friday 13 March 2015 0:56

But then she thought you were still just a smidge too confident, so she told you this story.

B1ackthesun 31

Friday 13 March 2015 1:48

That's exactly what I was thinking. Even if it is true, op everyone has different tastes just because she doesn't find you 'pretty' doesn't mean others don't. She's only one person... and not an overly nice one it seems. Also even normally confident people can get nervous in interviews.

liloldme76 14

Friday 13 March 2015 1:08

I find modesty attractive

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