how do i get moved up at work when i ask and get told i have the wrong attitude just cause i'm fat?

Question

i am a bit over weight i feel like it's holding me back i have been losing wieght but i get told that i don't have the right attitude when i ask if i could move up to a different position with more responsibility.

Answer 1

sit down and talk calmly with your supervisor, ask him/her to provide a detailed list of behaviors which should be changed in order to better yourself and assist in getting a promotion.

Who tells you you don't have the right attitude?

Be nice, do not be defensive, smile, See if the company has anything in writing as to promotional policies.

If you are unhappy with the results. Go to the next person on the "ladder"

Answer 2

First and for most if your supervisor actually stated you couldn't advance because you're overweight then you have a valid lawsuit against your company.i know there are people that will disagree with me on the lawsuit,but it's discriminatory.Please don't let this pass,speak to an attorney.as for your supervisor follow the chain of command for airing grievances.let us know the outcome.

Answer 3

Time to call a good civil laws and human rights lawyer and sue the company. That will make changes around your workplace.

Answer 4

I suspect you are using your weight as an excuse. Your exceptional performance will cause you to move up.

Answer 5

Ask them specifically what attitude they object to so that you can change it.

Answer 6

you have rights go higher only if your qualified though good luck

Answer 7

change companies if thats how they feel you dont want to be there anyway

Answer 8

complain against your employer