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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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RescueIsPossible 16

Friday 13 March 2015 7:20

where at?

Tutetheblack 20

Friday 13 March 2015 9:52

Gratzz on the new job OP!

KK3137 31

Friday 13 March 2015 15:57

Sounds like Ugly Betty..

sohigh10 34

Friday 13 March 2015 17:35

Maybe she's just being considerate to job seekers that aren't super confident and polished, the qualities most employers look for. Usually it's the less shiny candidates that are better in their work.

Bragi 12

Friday 13 March 2015 17:50

She clearly doesn't want competition.

fader48080 10

Friday 13 March 2015 19:45

Now do you have the confidence to walk away

deathscale500 11

Friday 13 March 2015 21:07

You can sue the company because of discrimination

Bragi 12

Saturday 14 March 2015 2:24

50 - How do you imagine that?

rockwrench 18

Saturday 14 March 2015 0:19

At least you got the job. Who cares what your boss said.

Pandas18 6

Saturday 14 March 2015 6:34

At least you got the job. You could have been one of the "too pretty" ones.

nemcali 34

Saturday 14 March 2015 14:56

Congrats on your new job :)

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