“The interview went so well, every question she had, I had a great answer for.
I used to work in recruitment, I know how to interview.
My background and experience aligned perfectly with what the role entails.”
I was really bummed because I wanted the job.
“I was interviewing for a vice president position.
“I got a high-stress job and started wearing less makeup,” this user commented.
“It was mentioned I looked stressed.
I started wearing more makeup again, suddenly, I was a high performer again.
I was doing the same level of work.”
“I have been told, ‘Oh, you look nice, you put on makeup.’
People see it as not trying if you don’t wear makeup.”
“you’re free to’t win when you’re a woman.
I’ve heard of women being denied promotions because they wore ‘too much’ makeup.
It never ends.”
“Pretty privilege and ‘corporate image’ is a real thing,” this user confirmed.
Another user pointed out the double standard between men and women in the workplace.
