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Honest work

By Anonymous - 18/01/2015 21:29 - United States - Augusta

Today, I went to a job interview. It was my last shot of getting a job before my savings run dry. It all went well until I was asked why I wanted to join the company. I got flustered and stuttered, "Because I um, I like money?" The guy gave me the most insincere "We'll be in touch." ever. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/09/2024 22:00 - Australia

Today, I had a job interview that I really wanted to nail. Everything was great until the interviewer asked me why I left my last job. I meant to say, "I felt it was time for a new challenge," but instead I said, "I felt tired of pretending to care." The look on their face was priceless. Needless to say, but I don't think I'll get the job. FML

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Nervous Nelly

By Anonyme - 15/02/2025 20:00 - United States

Today, I went to a job interview and, trying to sound confident, I shook the interviewer’s hand and said, "Nice to meet me." I didn’t get the job. FML

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Toxic workplace goals!

By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 23:37 - Australia - Mona Vale

Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML

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Am I hired?

By KLM - 14/08/2024 14:00 - United Kingdom - Manchester

Today, I had a job interview. As I walked in, I confidently shook the interviewer's hand, only to say, "I'm doing well, how are you?" before she'd even asked me how I was, or even said anything. The rest of the interview was pretty much a blur of awkwardness. FML

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Discrimination!

By DamnYou - 04/01/2023 18:00

Today, in this horrible job market, I finally got an interview with a dream company. But like the dumbass I am, I mentioned my baby in the interview and got the "look" from the interviewer. Bye bye yet another job. FML

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Clueless

By jobless1 - 05/07/2015 04:04

Today, I went to an important job interview, only to be told I'm not what such a "prestigious" company was looking for. This from a pimply-faced 20-something who took a personal call on speakerphone mid-interview, and actually said "LMAO" out loud at his friend's joke. FML

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By Jobless - 07/09/2010 23:27 - Canada

Today, I had a job interview. The moment I walked into the room, the interviewer said, "OK, I will interview you, but there is no way I'm hiring you." FML

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Cocky

By Jeanna - 15/03/2016 23:14 - United States - Baskett

Today, I went into a store for an interview. I've had several places wanting to talk to me and this job was a lot lower paying. I got a little cocky and when offered the job, I said I wanted some time to finish my other interviews first and see what my options were. The manager then took back his offer. FML

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Waste of time

By wasteoftime - 07/06/2017 20:00

Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML

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Be happy for me

By IHaveThePower - 01/10/2021 20:00 - Canada - Ottawa

Today, I got offered an interview for a great job. My father then spent the entire dinner telling me how pointless it was, and how I should apply to the factory next door because I would spend all the extra money on gas. FML

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RobinGoodfellow 47

Monday 19 January 2015 5:33

Always, always prepare answers for these questions ahead of time. It's a common question to be asked in an interview.

sweetbliss3 37

Monday 19 January 2015 5:30

should have taken a breath and gathered your thoughts first.

Comments

Mossygirl357 12

Monday 19 January 2015 5:41

Don't worry about it. Just hang in there.

G00N3R 19

Monday 19 January 2015 5:49

Well I guess the truth hurts

clemscott 10

Monday 19 January 2015 5:52

YDI that was the stupidest thing to say

netflixislove 32

Monday 19 January 2015 5:56

If only that was an okay answer… no one would have to lie through their teeth

skiingpoutine 12

Monday 19 January 2015 5:58

I also live in Maine. unfortunately, there are not as many open positions as there should be. we have too many unemployed people compared to other states. I hope you find a job and soon. for your next interview, rehearse your answers. I hope all goes well.

mind0fmusicc 6

Monday 19 January 2015 6:06

Dude, no. That was the worst possible answer. You deserved it

JohnTheDonJuan 11

Monday 19 January 2015 12:39

I'm fairly certain there were way worse possible answers.

That_Ginger 18

Monday 19 January 2015 15:51

"Because I noticed your wife works here also and I'd like to get to know her more"

granCanyon 12

Tuesday 20 January 2015 0:03

"Because I always wanted to know what it's like to have sex with my boss' daughter. I already finished the daughter part, so I would really appreciate it if I could call you boss".