Unemployed woman told to "put a bag over your face"

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... entre.html

A woman with 30 tattoos claims she was told to ''put a bag over her head'' when she went for a job interview.

Hayley O'Neil, 23, - who also has 20 body piercings - says was also advised to ''stand behind a wall'' when she asked a job centre official what post she could apply for.

She eventually left the Job Centre Plus centre in Blackburn Lancs in tears without any interviews lined up after the advisor concluded: ''Who would hire you looking like that?''

Miss O'Neil, who got her first tattoo from her mother as an 18th birthday present said: ''I just felt so humiliated. I couldn't believe what this guy was saying.

''I said I could take the piercings out but they look a lot worse when they are out."

"The guy said: 'on first impressions do you think anyone would hire you?' He said: 'look at it this way if you were to stand behind a wall - or put a paper bag over your face do you think you would have a better chance?'

"He then backtracked and tried to say that he was sorry and hoped I wasn't offended but I was.

"He talked to me as though I was just going through a phase in my life, but this is my lifestyle choice, and this is who I am."

However a spokesman for the Department for Work and Pensions denied any inappropriate remarks had been made during the interview, adding "Job Centre Plus offers standard job hunting tips which include dressing appropriately when going for an interview or visiting a potential employer."

Solid advice imo.

what the fuck does she fucking expect

jesus christ...

More like two bags over her face. That is one ugly bitch.

She made a "lifestyle" choice that doesn't appeal to the majority. I honestly don't know what she would expect in a Western culture after purposely drilling holes in her face with metal studs.

ew!!!!!
she needs a drug test as well!

she might get a job at best buy. they hire weirdos like her in my area.

bestbuy hires anyone who ain't dead.

She's an idiot if she didn't expect that to happen.

she needs a drug test as well!

Now that's just stereotyping.

they hire weirdos like her in my area.

No wonder you got a job.

actually i dont have a job. if I were to work on sundays i might actually have one. but since i do not work on sundays i dont have to work with kids like her!

You were too weird for the employers?

At least those weirdos got a job. Unlike you.

The tattoos are somewhat acceptable (if she cover up those on her breasts), but the piercings are simply terrible.

More like two bags over her face. That is one ugly bitch.

This. A bag over her face and a bat to finish things up.

Sounds like he was a bit of a dick about it and he certainly could have phrased it better, but what he's driving at is a valid point. Alright, it's her "lifestyle choice", but when it comes to employment she might just have to make some sacrifices, same as everyone else. Take out the piercings for the interview and at work if you get the job, wear appropriate clothes and all that, then do what you like in your own time.

At least those weirdos got a job. Unlike you.

At least those weirdos got a job. Unlike you.

dont worry lean i love persecution!

No I wasn't referring to you good sir.

More like two bags over her face. That is one ugly bitch.

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dont worry lean i love persecution!

And you love to persecute people based on their "weird" looks?

I think that if you aren't prepared to get a head transplant, then you shouldn't be allowed to complain when someone tells you to put a bag over your face.

dont worry lean i love persecution!

And you love to persecute people based on their "weird" looks?

He did say he loves persecution. I see no specification in his post as to which side.

puttin is a sadomasochist?