[toph11]

Basically I dropped off several cvs in various restaurants. From one of the restaurants I was called back within 10mins. They were very keen to have me said I had the job just needed to go for a trial the following day. I turned up had the trial then never heard from them. I called a week later asking how it had gone and was told I had the job as long as I wore more make up. Apparently when I dropped my cv off I looked very pretty (I was wearing a lot of make up) I'm debating accepting the job now as although I really need the money I feel as if the rest of the employees at the restaurant will know the situation which makes me feel slightly awkward. Any suggestions?

[Joinedup]

Sorry, I don't understand where the problem is.

[TheSownRose]

Do you mind wearing more make up?

Yes - then don't accept the job.
No - then accept the job.

[I smell like maths]

it depends how badly you want the job. you could:

accept it, since you need the money a little more make up wouldn't do any harm. and the fact that they said you looked very pretty with make up on is encouraging. i doubt other employees would care tbh, and you shouldn't either.

OR

fight the power and tell them to p*** off because you can do better.

[littleone271]

I guess it's fair enough if they don't want their staff having the zombified washed out appearance that I have if I'm not wearing make-up (or enough make-up).

I think it's kinda bad though that they're basically saying they only want you working there if you're looking pretty. We all have our days where we look like crap and our hair won't go right etc. and to be honest on those days the last thing I'd want is my boss telling me I look like crap and need to make more of an effort. After all, it's not a modelling job.

It's up to you I guess though, do you have another job or at least an interview available? If you don't and you really need a job then I don't think this is a reason to turn it down. If you don't like it there then it could just be temporary until you find something you'd prefer.

[eterna]

Do it if you want the job. Other employees aren't so daft as to think that you only look good with make up on.
This isn't high school

[almalibre11111]

it isnt your fault you were born ugly

[scaredofexams]

(Original post by almalibre11111)
it isnt your fault you were born ugly

What a jerk.

[scaredofexams]

Aw this is awful, it sounds as if they have knocked your confidence. They shouldn't have said that in that way - its not like you are working at a make up counter.
I think it depends how much you enjoyed the trial, I turned down a job because the interviewer quizzed by political preference and was so arrogant - and I am so glad I did as I ended up getting a job in a store a few shops down from this guy and everyone in his store looked miserable.

[Renal]

(Original post by littleone271)
After all, it's not a modelling job.

Are you sure?

[Frey]

My question would be, would you reallly want to work at a place where they literally take you at face-value? Fair enough if you really want/need the job, but I would have a right mind to slap them upside the face.

[Sophie_girl]

either wear more make up or don't take the job, what's the problem? it's normal to wear make up for work because you are serving customers and have to look presentable.

[Dangerous Theory]

(Original post by TheSownRose)
Do you mind wearing more make up?

No - then don't accept the job.
Yes - then accept the job.

I think you got that a bit mixed up

[TheSownRose]

(Original post by Dangerous Theory)
I think you got that a bit mixed up

Yeah - I rephrased the question without changing the answers, it was originally 'Do you want to wear more make up?'

[Fishbulb25]

No one should be able to tell you how your face should look by saying it's not good enough as it is! Surely there are other restaurants around your area? Do you really want to be in a job where they're constantly judging you on your appearance?

[Chapeau Rouge]

In waitressing managers are keen to have their staff looking visibly pretty ie. make-up as there apparently is some psychological effect (something a previous employer told me) that people will be keen to buy more if there person serving it looks good and will not be put off their food! Ridiculous I know, but it does make sense...

[littleone271]

(Original post by toph11)
Basically I dropped off several cvs in various restaurants. From one of the restaurants I was called back within 10mins. They were very keen to have me said I had the job just needed to go for a trial the following day. I turned up had the trial then never heard from them. I called a week later asking how it had gone and was told I had the job as long as I wore more make up. Apparently when I dropped my cv off I looked very pretty (I was wearing a lot of make up) I'm debating accepting the job now as although I really need the money I feel as if the rest of the employees at the restaurant will know the situation which makes me feel slightly awkward. Any suggestions?

(Original post by littleone271)
I guess it's fair enough if they don't want their staff having the zombified washed out appearance that I have if I'm not wearing make-up (or enough make-up).

I think it's kinda bad though that they're basically saying they only want you working there if you're looking pretty. We all have our days where we look like crap and our hair won't go right etc. and to be honest on those days the last thing I'd want is my boss telling me I look like crap and need to make more of an effort. After all, it's not a modelling job.

It's up to you I guess though, do you have another job or at least an interview available? If you don't and you really need a job then I don't think this is a reason to turn it down. If you don't like it there then it could just be temporary until you find something you'd prefer.

(Original post by Renal)
Are you sure?

Fairly certain as I've never heard of restaurant modelling lol

[Renal]

(Original post by littleone271)
Fairly certain as I've never heard of restaurant modelling lol

Then you need to expand your horizons.

http://www.hooters.com/home.aspx

[aspirinpharmacist]

I can see why this would bother you. It would probably bother me. I'm not a huge fan of my appearance without make-up, I've got lots of spots (pretty sure it's actually mild acne now, I hate it) so I'm a tad self-conscious about it. I suppose you have to try and not see it as a reflection on your looks as such, more as a case of looking presentable and like you've made an effort, like wearing smart clothes or making sure your hair is brushed and things. But if you're honestly offended by them saying that, then don't take the job unless you really need the money.

[No Future]

How badly do you need the money? Lol.

I doubt the other staff know what happened, I doubt it's some huge deal to whoever's hiring