Work performance should matter more than an employee’s appearance.

In this story, a woman worked as an administrative assistant, handling calls, emails, and daily office tasks.

Her job performance was solid, but because of her looks and weight, her boss decided she wasn’t the right fit.

Read the full story below for all the details.

I got fired for the way my body looks

I’m 22F, and my boss is 40sM.

I am 5’2″ and weigh approximately 200 lbs.

I wear a size 14-16 for reference.

I am definitely overweight.

This woman’s boss admitted he didn’t want her representing the company because of the way she looks.

My job? Administrative assistant.

I sit at a desk, answer phone calls and emails, and help with the day-to-day functions of the company.

Has my size inhibited by ability to do my job? No. Absolutely not.

His reasoning? I just don’t have the look.

And he doesn’t want me representing his company with the way I currently look.

What a jerk, eh? Let’s find out what others have to say about this.

This person thinks it’s bizarre.

This would be illegal, says this one.

Here’s an honest opinion from this user.

On the brighter side…

Finally, short and straightforward.

Turns out her boss worries more about looks than performance.

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