12/31/2025
I -19f- work in a furniture store, I've been here about a month. My boss recently called me into the office and asked me to fix my 🤣 walk as it's quite "suggestive?". I asked what she meant and she told me that I know what my body looks like and that walking the way I do brings attention to my b__. I told her I can't help this as I have larger hips and it'll always make my b__ stick out and that no matter what it'll look odd. She told me to try hunching a little when 🕊️ I walk just to help things and I did try it for a few day, but it didn't feel good and made my back hurt, so I went back to walking correctly. Yesterday she said she was disappointed that I'm still drawing this kind of attention to myself and that it's not ladylike. Am I the a__hole? 6hr update: Thank you to everyone. Things didn't go so well. I wrote this before my shift started and when I got in she asked me into the office and she fired me. She said I had the choice to be a professional or a distraction and she said it's clear I've made my choice. I'll be looking for work soon, but thanks to everyone for the kind messages. Update part deaux: I've gotten a lot of messages from people who can relate to having their body criticized, and it's been very reassuring and has made things feel less heavy. I did shamefully, try to call and ask for my job back. I tried to negotiate that I'd wear a large jumper and baggy pants, just to keep the peace until I could find another job. My old boss said she's uncomfortable with having me...