When my wife applied for a job, a store assistant made her weep, telling her she wasn’t “pretty enough.” I was offended by this and made the decision to reprimand the assistant.
Perfectly tasted, my wife Emma is passionate about fashion. She held a variety of occupations, but her dream job was in retail. She made the decision to follow her desire recently. She once came over a “Now Hiring” sign at a well-known lingerie company. She went inside excited, only to be told, “Look, hun, I don’t think you’re pretty enough for this job.” NOT A CHANCE. Please don’t even try. Emma arrived home in tears and a crushed heart.
I got angry at her devastation. I asked my fashion industry friend Mike for assistance. We came up with a strategy. I walked into the store and pretended to be a buyer, trying to find underwear for my spouse. The assistant focused, keen to close a deal. I talked to her for a long before leaving to give Mike a call.
Mike showed up and identified himself as a scout for talent. After giving the assistant a once over, he told her she didn’t quite match the role and fired her. He turned to face me, saying I should become a model and complimenting my wife Emma on her suitability for a campaign. The assistant showed signs of astonishment.
Emma later met Mike, and while she decided not to pursue modeling, the encounter gave her more self-assurance. Emma held her head high as we strolled past the business a week later. Raising the self-esteem and self-worth of the people you care about might sometimes be the best form of retaliation.
