Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone call. They were impressed with me. That's when my son decided to throw a tantrum asking for food. After some silence, the caller told me they were looking for someone who wasn't juggling little kids at home and hung up. My son is 20. FML
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Today, my oldest son answered my phone call much to my surprise as we haven't spoken in a year. The first words out of his mouth were, "I didn't mean to pick up the phone." He then hung up. FML
Today, being jobless and all, I tried calling my dad for a job after my many years of pride. He invited me to an interview to compete against 10 people, probably more qualified than I am. FML
Today, my mom called while I was at a job interview. I ignored the call, but the interviewer was so offended by the fact I'd rudely left it on at all, that he threw me out. I found out from my mom later that she'd called to wish me good luck. FML
Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML
Today, after months of job searching, I finally got a call for an interview. Right in the middle of the call, my phone hung up so the music app could open. I tried calling them back and got no response. FML
Today, I received a call from the company I applied to, only to have my father pick it up and make fun of the man's accent. They won't call me back or take any of my calls, and my dad is completely unapologetic. FML
Today, a telemarketer called and asked if they could speak to my "Mommy or Daddy." I'm 25 years old. FML
Today, after months of searching for any kind of work, I finally received a call. It was McDonald's, but they said I was overqualified for the position. I thought they took anyone with a heart rate. Apparently not. FML
Today, after applying at over 30 businesses over the past 6 months, I have had not one single call. I later find out that I was using my old phone number on the applications, and my secondary phone was my mom's. She thought they were telemarketers. FML
Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML
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Top comments
Markovski 18
Wow... Maybe you should get your son to work and pay the bills... AND FEED HIS GOD DAMN SELF.
trellz17 19
So everyone who works at that company has no small kids at home? Yeah right.
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Comments (144)
apcsox 18
And technically they discriminated and broke the law. Too bad you can't prove it though.
thenielsens 12
Dude drag your son to the recruiter right down the street and Spartan kick him into the office and into the army!
codyslong 12
if he can act like a child, bust his butt like a child.
Eloxia 7
Your son is an idiot and that person was discriminatory. Double FYL
maz08 11
Take them to an employment tribunal, they can't discriminate against you by assuming that you're the primary caregiver
mjansing 4
time to cut the cord and kick his ass out, are you going to let him drain your life like a leech.
menfearme 10
Time to change the locks, Mama
Zebediabolical 45
So I did a little bit of research based on OP's posted location. And according to the nj.gov/oag/dcr/law.html# website, parental status is specifically not protected when it comes to employment. Housing, yes. Employment, no.
sabrinawho 15
These people commenting..smh. He is not a child! He is considered an adult at 20 years old. Teach him how to cook and make him grow up! Very disrespectful of him! Being a whine-ass will not get him anywhere.
mookie10 14
Hit him....over and over and over again... Please