Work: Today, while going around trying to find a job, a manager came...

By Protectress - 23/08/2011 06:50 - United States

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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Same thing different taste

By Anonymous - 06/07/2014 18:06 - United States - Monterey Park

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

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No coffee for you

By timmyb - 02/03/2009 03:03 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 06/01/2015 18:54 - United Kingdom

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

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Damn squares!

By Anonymous - 29/09/2020 17:01

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

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Glazed over

By lulupie - 08/08/2016 09:10

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

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Professional.

By Anonymous - 23/06/2018 19:00

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

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Rekt

By Bubbah - 15/03/2009 04:32 - United States

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

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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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By Jobless - 07/09/2010 23:27 - Canada

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

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The old switcheroo

By Anonymous - 13/03/2013 16:14 - United States - New York

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

Tuesday 23 August 2011 11:43

Stereotypical much? Wow, that would be a shitty manager to work for...

ramboman19 8

Tuesday 23 August 2011 11:43

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.

Comments

loserman67 35

Wednesday 24 August 2011 19:12

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

Wednesday 24 August 2011 22:42

That's messed up.

music_lover_15 0

Thursday 25 August 2011 2:54

Wth that's stupid

justanotherhuman 21

Thursday 25 August 2011 6:32

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

Thursday 25 August 2011 7:12

This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.

elisabeth1_fml 0

Thursday 25 August 2011 7:12

This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.

elisabeth1_fml 0

Thursday 25 August 2011 7:12

This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.

elisabeth1_fml 0

Thursday 25 August 2011 7:12

This is the reason why you should think carefully before getting tatts.

kitty1033 5

Thursday 25 August 2011 10:57

Thats cold..karma will kick her in the ass

opow 2

Saturday 27 August 2011 22:57

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.