A model says she applied for a job at Hooters because it reminded her of her late dad – but believes she wasn’t hired because she shares sexy photos online.
Neyleen Ashley is an influencer with over two million followers on Instagram, and has previously hit the headlines after getting the legally largest breast implants possible in the US.
The 35-year-old initially applied after her father, Manny, passed away, because it was one of her family’s “favourite restaurants” and she often joked with him about working there one day.
The restaurant chain is known for its unique uniform, consisting of tiny orange shorts and a white, figure-hugging tank top.
Its female employees are often referred to as “Hooters Girls”.
“Growing up, Hooters was one of our family’s favourite restaurants,” she told Need To Know.
“My dad would buy branded cups and calendars for my siblings and me.
“And since I was like five years old, I would tell him that I wanted to work there.
“It was just a little joke that we carried on throughout the years.
“So after he passed, for some reason it brought me joy and comfort to be at Hooters – it reminded me of my dad.
“I still remember how he would yell ‘Hooters for shooters’ every time we drove past one of the restaurants.
“I was still processing everything; the grief, loneliness and sadness, and I felt connected to Hooters emotionally, that’s why I applied to work there.”
The Floridian, who has had three boob jobs, claims she was told in her interview that she was a shoo-in and to “wait for a call” – but it never came.
Neyleen, who is from Miami, said: “I ended up going in, filling out the application online then having an immediate sit down with one of the managers.
“We spoke for a bit, about life and why I wanted to work there.
“He said to sit tight and wait for a call from his other manager but I never got a call.”
Neyleen believes the hiring manager found or was tipped off about her OnlyFans account.
She said: “They never told me they found my OnlyFans but being that I was pretty much hired on the spot, to never hearing from them again… it told me all I needed to know.
“When I wasn’t hired it made me feel stupid because I shared with the entire world the fact that I was going to apply, and shared the process across my social media.
“A lot of people commented to say I would be perfect for Hooters.
“Not only that but I was doing this in a sense to commemorate and feel a sense of comfort after my dad’s passing, and instead I felt like a failure.
“All the money I made at Hooters I wanted to put into a high-yield savings account for my children’s future.
“I’ve haven’t gone to the chain since.”
Interestingly, Hooters has just announced the closure of around 40 of its 300 restaurants.
The sites shutting down include Florida, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia, according to Nation’s Restaurant News.
Jam Press has contacted Hooters for comment.
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