Denied Job Advancement due to Body Size
AleshaRae82
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Has anyone not been able to get a job due to their size?
I have years of customer service under my belt and want to move from one department to another (marketing) but I feel I am not even an option because of my size.
Pretty hurtful especially when they approach me about using my Marketing test results as a base for all new hires in that department.
I have years of customer service under my belt and want to move from one department to another (marketing) but I feel I am not even an option because of my size.
Pretty hurtful especially when they approach me about using my Marketing test results as a base for all new hires in that department.
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What makes you think it's due to your size?
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Has anyone not been able to get a job due to their size?
I have years of customer service under my belt and want to move from one department to another (marketing) but I feel I am not even an option because of my size.
Pretty hurtful especially when they approach me about using my Marketing test results as a base for all new hires in that department.
So they didn't actually tell you this, you just feel it? Okay..0 -
Did they tell you that?0
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did they seriously tell you that.
because that's a major HR no no and you could complain to the labor board.
just because you "feel" its your size doesn't make it true.
it just does not, it could be any number of factors including your capability.
just because they come to you for marketing advice doesn't mean they feel you are fully capable of the full scope of the job.
ask them why, and then fix what they need you to fix.
but I highly doubt that it's your size and they can't tell you that...that's discrimination0 -
I asked out a girl once. She denied me. Now, I thought she was being racist because she's white and I'm Asian.
Turns out that she denied me because I'm a creep and have terrible personality and asked her out by saying "I have been collecting your hair for a while. I think its time I get inside you"0 -
I always wanted to be a jockey.0
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I always wanted to be a jockey.
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Have you even applied? You say you "feel" like it's not an option?0
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With pretty eyes and a cute smile like yours?0
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Has anyone not been able to get a job due to their size?
I have years of customer service under my belt and want to move from one department to another (marketing) but I feel I am not even an option because of my size.
Pretty hurtful especially when they approach me about using my Marketing test results as a base for all new hires in that department.
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I work in the yachting industry and the current hiring trend for Concierge/Marketing Team has been slender, attractive people yet they lack the brains.
For the marketing director to ask me today if he could use my results as a base really put everything into perspective.
He knows my desire to work with him - and agrees that I can handle the job.
Yet I will not get the job because I do not fit the image they are looking for??
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?0 -
I work in the yachting industry and the current hiring trend for Concierge/Marketing Team has been slender, attractive people yet they lack the brains.
For the marketing director to ask me today if he could use my results as a base really put everything into perspective.
He knows my desire to work with him - and agrees that I can handle the job.
Yet I will not get the job because I do not fit the image they are looking for??
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?
you will never know until you take a swing.....0 -
I work in the yachting industry and the current hiring trend for Concierge/Marketing Team has been slender, attractive people yet they lack the brains.
For the marketing director to ask me today if he could use my results as a base really put everything into perspective.
He knows my desire to work with him - and agrees that I can handle the job.
Yet I will not get the job because I do not fit the image they are looking for??
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?
grow some balls and grab that job. you can do it. just go in acting like its already yours.0 -
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?
Why not ask about the position? Why not ask him why you're not being considered. Communication is key in any job.0 -
I got the job where I work now at a big size 16. A fair number of my co-workers are also bigger. (This is what happens when you sit 8 to 15 hours a day staring at a computer screen.) I wouldn't assume that it is your body size.
If you really think they are discriminating, you're ready for more responsibility, or they're not giving you the opportunity to grow, then maybe you should think about looking for a new job.0 -
did they seriously tell you that.
because that's a major HR no no and you could complain to the labor board.
just because you "feel" its your size doesn't make it true.
it just does not, it could be any number of factors including your capability.
just because they come to you for marketing advice doesn't mean they feel you are fully capable of the full scope of the job.
ask them why, and then fix what they need you to fix.
but I highly doubt that it's your size and they can't tell you that...that's discrimination
Where I am (Canada) size is not a protected status. I went through this when my cousin was warned she would be fired from her job as a waitress if she gained any more weight.0 -
I work in the yachting industry and the current hiring trend for Concierge/Marketing Team has been slender, attractive people yet they lack the brains.
For the marketing director to ask me today if he could use my results as a base really put everything into perspective.
He knows my desire to work with him - and agrees that I can handle the job.
Yet I will not get the job because I do not fit the image they are looking for??
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?
I do think you have reason to feel upset. He's using your work, but not promoting you.0 -
I have not hired people because of their size and the limited work space the job had to done in. Of course I never told them that their size was a factor.
Most of us large people have felt the sting of discrimination in one way or another over the years.0 -
I work in the yachting industry and the current hiring trend for Concierge/Marketing Team has been slender, attractive people yet they lack the brains.
For the marketing director to ask me today if he could use my results as a base really put everything into perspective.
He knows my desire to work with him - and agrees that I can handle the job.
Yet I will not get the job because I do not fit the image they are looking for??
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?
I feel like you're making some big assumptions about what your boss is thinking and is likely to do. You may not get the job if you try for it. But if you don't try for it then you definitely won't get it.0 -
I work in the yachting industry and the current hiring trend for Concierge/Marketing Team has been slender, attractive people yet they lack the brains.
For the marketing director to ask me today if he could use my results as a base really put everything into perspective.
He knows my desire to work with him - and agrees that I can handle the job.
Yet I will not get the job because I do not fit the image they are looking for??
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?
Maybe it's not your size he sees as your barrier, but your lack of "go-getter" attitude. I don't mean that to be rude, but he hasn't said that was the reason or even hinted at it (from the info you given) just because he knows you would love the position doesn't mean he sees the fire in your eyes to obtain the position.
I think maybe you're projecting your negative body image on to him. I do the same thing I am my harshest critic.0 -
I always wanted to be a jockey.
hahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahaha0 -
I appreciate your honesty and I can agree with you on that. My overweight stature has hindered me from doing a lot and I certainly see that reflected in my life now.I work in the yachting industry and the current hiring trend for Concierge/Marketing Team has been slender, attractive people yet they lack the brains.
For the marketing director to ask me today if he could use my results as a base really put everything into perspective.
He knows my desire to work with him - and agrees that I can handle the job.
Yet I will not get the job because I do not fit the image they are looking for??
I haven't been outright denied the position but his action truly speak for him.
Am I wrong for thinking this?
Maybe it's not your size he sees as your barrier, but your lack of "go-getter" attitude. I don't mean that to be rude, but he hasn't said that was the reason or even hinted at it (from the info you given) just because he knows you would love the position doesn't mean he sees the fire in your eyes to obtain the position.
I think maybe you're projecting your negative body image on to him. I do the same thing I am my harshest critic.0 -
OMG ARE YOU STALKING ME ON HERE TOO?????I asked out a girl once. She denied me. Now, I thought she was being racist because she's white and I'm Asian.
Turns out that she denied me because I'm a creep and have terrible personality and asked her out by saying "I have been collecting your hair for a while. I think its time I get inside you"0 -
How can you really prove that anyways? I know in Florida the rules are a little different and can be fired for no reason at all.did they seriously tell you that.
because that's a major HR no no and you could complain to the labor board.
just because you "feel" its your size doesn't make it true.
it just does not, it could be any number of factors including your capability.
just because they come to you for marketing advice doesn't mean they feel you are fully capable of the full scope of the job.
ask them why, and then fix what they need you to fix.
but I highly doubt that it's your size and they can't tell you that...that's discrimination0 -
How can you really prove that anyways? I know in Florida the rules are a little different and can be fired for no reason at all.
But you haven't applied for the position and you haven't been turned down for it. So how can you really prove that either? Just because it looks like they only hire young slender people doesn't mean that is necessarily true.
I think you're having a confidence issue. You aren't that big, and you're losing weight. I'm sure that your workplace can see your new health lifestyle, if only at lunchtime. Keep it up. While confidence doesn't come overnight, it will come. If you aren't ready to apply for the advancement now, wait another 20 or 30 lbs. Do it then. but DO IT.
There is only 1 way that you are 100% guaranteed not to get that job. That's by not going for it.0 -
Sounds to me like you are speculating and making excuses of why you WON'T get it. Apply for it and know that 9 times out of 10 you aren't hired for your body. HR typically makes sure of that.0
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Perhaps he is impressed by your performance in your current department and doesn't want to have to deal with trying to find a comparable replacement. If you want to move to a different department, you will need to be assertive and not make assumptions. Your feelings are understandable, but don't let your feelings about your weight hold you back.0
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i'll be blunt. You didn't even apply, so it's all in your head. You gotta work on your low self-esteem, girl.0
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I asked out a girl once. She denied me. Now, I thought she was being racist because she's white and I'm Asian.
Turns out that she denied me because I'm a creep and have terrible personality and asked her out by saying "I have been collecting your hair for a while. I think its time I get inside you"
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I always wanted to be a jockey.
Yeah - my dream was to be a Keebler elf. But then I kept growing and growing ....0
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