Today, after months of job hunting, I got a call back for a position. I was outside at the time and had no pen or paper available to write the address down. I told the guy to call me back in 5 minutes and he agreed. It's been 3 hours and still no call. FML
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Today, I'm looking for a job, and the employer I spoke to by phone was busy, but before hanging up he said, "We'll call you soon." I still wonder how he plans to do so without even having asked for my number. 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 showed up on time for a job interview. After waiting for about three hours, I was informed that the manager had "better things to do" than interview me. FML
Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone interview with a company. Excited, I prepared for the interview and conducted extensive research on the company. The interview ended within a minute. They'd got the wrong person. FML
Today, I got called for a job interview. I didn't catch where it was, and in my excitement I forgot to ask. I now have no idea where I'm being interviewed. FML
Today, I got a call and was offered a position with a company that I really wanted to work for. I just had to wait a week to confirm that everything was good to go. Ten seconds after ending the call, they called back and said that they'd called the wrong person. The offer was for someone else. FML
Today, after waiting 3 months to see if I got the job I had applied for, I was told that they never received my application. Turns out that the email address that they told me to send it to was not being checked anymore and that they would be happy to consider me for the following year. FML
Today, while checking my voicemail, I noticed I had received one from a job that I've been trying to get in for months. Too bad they called two weeks ago. 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, I called in about a job application I put in over a week ago. Apparently, the branch of the company that I applied to was never given my information, and the position was filled days ago. I've been checking the status of the position online daily, and it still says that it's open. FML
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Jewelofagal 2
Big mistake asking the employer to serve as your personal secretary. You should have offered to return the call to him and not asked him to make yet another call to you, this time on your timeframe. Don't expect to get the job.
GiantOctopusRulz 2
call him back?
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Jewelofagal 2
Big mistake asking the employer to serve as your personal secretary. You should have offered to return the call to him and not asked him to make yet another call to you, this time on your timeframe. Don't expect to get the job.
onnielief 4
Fake! If you applied for a job there you've sent your resume. Since you've sent in your resume you know the company name, with that you can get the address in about 5 seconds, no need to be called back!
Seventytimeseven 0
Unless the interview was at a different location, like a headquarters type place. OP: ummm I assume you carry a purse? Why on earth would you not keep a pen in it at least? I have a mini notebook and pens in mine at all times. You definitely need to carry such things especially if you're applying for jobs, I have been asked to set-up interviews as soon as i turned in my resume before and I really doubt they appreciate you not being able to create a reminder for yourself.
AmeOwl 0
Online applications, especially through things like craigslist, often don't tell you the name of the company.
readersssssss 0
Can't you tell "Could you hold on a second please, I have no pen or paper available right now"...
youthink_fml 0
He's not interested anymore. He figured 1. if you wanted the job, you'd go inside and get a pen and paper and 2. if you wanted to work you'd call him back before 3 hours.
NSZ 0
every employer wants a person who's always ready. sorry but YDI
ODBeefalo 10
They want problem solvers. always being ready is a unrealistic expectation, but being able to solve simple problems on your own is a huge thing in most work places. offering to call back would have solved the issue, and calling back anyways would have shown initiative on op's part. I have put people on speaker and opened notes in my phone for this sort of thing, it sucks and I had to get them to repeat it a few times due to loud surroundings but it worked. Also being able to fix something without having the tools or previous knowledge is a major skill in a "You figure it out" workforce.
allmidnighteyes 11
if your phone enables you to text while talking, just save a draft with the address. 's what I always do.
keyairia 0
maybe they realized that they called you instead of the person who actually got the job. lmao. sorry that sucks either way. hopefully they call orrrrrr maybe you could call them? shows initiative. that's a goo thing. :)
girlygirl666 0
Yes, I'm sure it's a very goo thing.
stfuchivonne 0
*69?
Spaceghost77 0
Since you have such great problem solving skills be prepared to stay unemployed for several more months. Maybe you should consider a career in holding a sign that reads "Please help" at intersections.
corme_fml 0
no kidding. We force our workers to fill out the resume online to show they know how a computer works. Looks like the OP gave a clear example of their skills.... Wonder what would happen if she was going to be 5 minutes late to work? "It's been 3 hours and I don't know what to do..."
turdburgers 0
That's when you memorize it. Make connections and associations for the address to make it easier to remember- if it's at 3406 Dirt road, for instance, think of the other businesses you know on Dirt Rd, then maybe 3406 will be part of your SS # or your license plate or phone number or something.