Is that even legal?

There is a posting for a position available at a local physicians office, they are looking for a nurse to assist with Cosmetic Surgery. It says, "resumes without photos will not be considered" So I cant help but wonder, if you are more qualified but someone else looks more the part, who gets the job? And who would you want taking care of you after surgery?
Quote from BettyBoop01There is a posting for a position available at a local physicians office, they are looking for a nurse to assist with Cosmetic Surgery. It says, "resumes without photos will not be considered" So I cant help but wonder, if you are more qualified but someone else looks more the part, who gets the job? And who would you want taking care of you after surgery?

Quote from greenfiremajickI would be tempted and willing to sacrifice the job just to send a resume with a pic of someone mooning them, or a big 'ol chimp's butt or face on the resume......

Unfortunately, it is legal. It's the Dr.'s private practice. He can hire who he wants. I made the mistake of working for a plastic surgeon (pre/post-op surgical nurse). I was told by the surgeon that the OR staff were the work horses and were considered the "less pretty". We did not need to be, but the front staff were all blonde and thin and nice looking. That was the requirement to work for this practice. Now, I do not consider myself or the other OR staff to be unattractive or "work horses". I will say that NONE of us were blonde. Go figure! Anyway, I lasted 10 months and I was out of there! Worse job, but best pay I have ever had!!!

That is sad, but even worse that it has to be true.

I would think it would make more sense for the doc to choose a well-qualified nurse who "needs" a few cosmetic procedures so they can say that the doc did her breast job, her nose job, etc. Maybe this should be a reality show. "Who Wants to Work for a Cosmetic Surgeon?" Or maybe it could be called "Nursoplasty".I so missed my calling in life.

You should so pitch that idea Moogie!

reminds me of an incident years ago when a pregnant bank teller was told to quit because her appearance was not pleasant enough for the public. They had a rule that if your feet touched the wall and so did your abdomen, then you had to leave. So she sued for discrimination and won. Turns out the court made EVERYONE undergo that test and they ended up firing two male VP's because their bellies touched the wall. I thought it was funny.

Wait, uh, guys a little gossip about Moogie...She doesn't see the problem, so don't anybody bring it up. But, Moogie had a little mishap with the blade a while back (her photo... nuff said). Not sure if I remember the details, but I think I remember Sabby_NC having some involvement in it. Something about the surgery being free and all.

Unfortunately, it is legal. It's the Dr.'s private practice. He can hire who he wants. I made the mistake of working for a plastic surgeon (pre/post-op surgical nurse). I was told by the surgeon that the OR staff were the work horses and were considered the "less pretty". We did not need to be, but the front staff were all blonde and thin and nice looking. That was the requirement to work for this practice. Now, I do not consider myself or the other OR staff to be unattractive or "work horses". I will say that NONE of us were blonde. Go figure! Anyway, I lasted 10 months and I was out of there! Worse job, but best pay I have ever had!!!

I don't know if its legal or not but they do that here too.

Quote from luvthegspActually its NOT LEGAL. It falls under something we like to DISCRIMINATION! Just cause your ugly is not a good enough reason to hire/not hire someone. Sure its the doctors practice, but laws are laws...

Quote from luvthegspActually its NOT LEGAL. It falls under something we like to DISCRIMINATION! Just cause your ugly is not a good enough reason to hire/not hire someone. Sure its the doctors practice, but laws are laws...