When a store assistant made my wife cry during her job application, telling her she wasn’t “pretty enough,” I was enraged. Seeing Emma in such distress drove me to ensure the assistant learned a valuable lesson.
Emma, with her passion for fashion and her impeccable taste, had always dreamed of working in retail. Despite holding various jobs over the years, she never gave up on this aspiration. So, when she spotted a “Now Hiring” sign at a well-known lingerie store, her heart raced with excitement. She went inside, eager to inquire about the position, but what she heard shattered her. “Look, hun, I don’t think you’re pretty enough for this job. NO CHANCE. Don’t even try, okay?” she was told. Devastated, Emma returned home in tears.
Seeing her so upset stirred something fierce in me. I couldn’t just let it slide. I called my friend Mike, who worked in the fashion industry, and together, we came up with a plan. The next day, I visited the store, pretending to be a customer shopping for lingerie for my wife. The assistant, eager for the sale, quickly shifted into a more attentive, friendly demeanor. After chatting with her for a while, I stepped outside to make a call to Mike.
A few minutes later, Mike arrived, introducing himself as a talent scout. He evaluated the assistant, then unceremoniously told her, “I don’t think you quite fit what we’re looking for here.” Turning to me, he suggested that I could be a model and immediately praised Emma, telling her she was perfect for a high-profile campaign. The assistant’s face was a picture of shock and disbelief.
A few days later, Emma met with Mike. While she didn’t pursue modeling, the experience gave her a much-needed boost of confidence. A week later, as we passed the store, Emma walked with her head held high. It was a reminder that sometimes the most powerful form of revenge isn’t about retaliation—it’s about lifting up those you love and helping them recognize their true worth.
