Is it Modelling Job? Massive Reactions as Company Refuses to Hire Lady over Big Tummy
- A young Nigerian lady, Tima Tima, said a company declined to employ her because of her big tummy
- The young lady made the disclosure on social media and Nigerians wondered if it's a modelling job she applied for
- Many social media users really felt sorry for her; According to Tima, childbirth is the reason why her tummy is big
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A young Nigerian lady identified as Tima Tima has taken to social media to disclose that she lost a job opportunity because of her big tummy.
The young lady said the general manager of the company she applied to said they couldn't employ her, and when she asked why, she was told that her big tummy was the reason.
Tima said childbirth is the reason why her tummy is big.
The young lady's post was re-shared on Instagram by @instablog9ja and many social media users flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.
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Is it modelling job?
Many social media users were disgusted over the development, wondering whether it's a modelling job. Others also asked if it's a secretary job.
Nigerian comedian Broda Shaggi said:
"Which job? Hope say no be modeling wey dem need slim girls ma cos OMA KU DIE KATO OOOO. But bigger things for you ma’am by God’s grace."
@a.jike__ wrote:
"Did you apply to be a runway model sis??"
@dianaelesie commented:
"How is that possible? unless the company produces flat tummy tea, nd probably want her to take over the marketing department, if not this is trash."
@digdatz said:
"The job nah Secretary nah. She no go fit run up and down."
@patriot_xin wrote:
"That's what all these mushroom companies can do. It's unfortunate."
Curvy young lady resigns from company after months of unpaid salaries
Briefly News previously reported that a young lady headed online to detail the many struggles which she experienced not only with #employedlife, but the challenges she to faced as a new business owner.
The young lady said she endured not getting paid at her old job for exactly two months. Soon, the young lady realised she'd have to make ends meet on her own terms and left her shady employer.
She captioned one post in part:
"26th March 2020 my ex boss said, 'Ofentse I don’t think I can pay you, last in, first out. If it happens that I can’t pay you, how will you pay your rent?' I told her, that’s up to God, He will make a way."
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