Reply #8: You get a different response from people if you wear make-up.

[tandot]

I hate this but I found that people who wear make-up and dress nicely are just treated differently. Appearance seem to be everything. Studies have shown that if you are perceived to look more attractive (make-up, nice dress, nice hear, nice figure, etc.) you'll have more chance to get a job even if you are less qualified.

This is extremely sexist and I wish it wouldn't be like it.

Here is my experience with a coworker. I think that we are equally attractive and equally nice to people. She is dying her hair blonde, is slim, always wears make-up, and always dresses extremely nice (e.g., expensive). I don't go through that hassle. I but some make-up on, but not very much. I don't spend one hour a day doing my hair with curling irons and all the other stuff. I dress neat but not as nice as her. I weigh a couple of pounds more than she does. She has less education than I do but she has a higher position. Everybody at work adores her and ignores me. They are extremely friendly to her (especially guys) and usually rude to me. Some guys actually asked me to tell her how beautiful and smart she is...

I don't know if this will change any time soon, but I sure hope.