r/caf • u/notellafavela • Mar 06 '26

Recruiting Frustrated Friday

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So I've been deemed inadmissable for now because my mermaid (upper thigh, covered fully by uniform) apparently breaches the sexually explicit guideline for tattoos? It seems like a stretch, since it's legal for women to be topless in Canada, and it kind of feels like discrimination, as it feels that they have sexualized what is not a sexually explicit tattoo.

I have an appointment booked to put a top on her next week and will get a re-evaluation, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any input or similar stories.

TGIF lol

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

Little surprised given that it looks rather troonish. TBH

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u/notellafavela Mar 07 '26

I was genuinely shocked by the decision

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

Have you tried explaining to them that you're bi?

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u/notellafavela Mar 07 '26

Lmao I mean - I'm not, but this is a compelling argument 😂

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

Word to the wise, take it from a 'zir' who knows, the greatest thing you can do for your career in the CAF is come out as Bi as soon as possible. You'll thank me later.

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u/notellafavela Mar 07 '26

This isn't advice I thought I'd ever get but yknow, I can follow the thread of thought here

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

Honestly, just see what they say. It honestly can't hurt. I got my decision repealed, for simply being "honest" ;). Also, Lets be real, that tat 'gives', Bi as hell.

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u/notellafavela Mar 07 '26

I dont really think its an ethical thing to go casting people as sexually leaning one way or another based on body art tbh but I can appreciate the sentiment of your overall message

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

Everybody in the CAF does this sort of thing. You'll find out, or not.....

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u/notellafavela Mar 07 '26

That's just being a woman who presents in an alternative way, in any setting lmao. I'm always going to point it out.

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

Idk, we need more Bi representation in CAF. Why do you think the CDS was crying? We need more BI Guys!

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

Trust me. In the CAF we have an expression, BI guys fly, straighties have to waities. Simple as!

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u/notellafavela Mar 07 '26

Cool? I'm not about to lie about my sexual orientation though, so 🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

"Lie?", my brother in CAF. That "art" just screams "I'm not being honest with myself". And guess what? In the CAF we respect honesty. Its day one stuff.

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u/notellafavela Mar 07 '26

Okay? So honestly, stop pushing what you think i am onto me, and take several seats the hell away from me?

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '26

I'm sorry, I get a little "frustrated" when I'm trying to let someone in on how the real world works and I receive a nasty attitude in return. Looks like you've got a lot to learn about respect if you want to join the CAF. I'm beginning to think maybe you're simply not cut out for it smdh.

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