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
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Today, after my dad got frustrated at me last month for not having a job and completely taking over my job searching, claiming it’s not that hard and he’d show me how it’s done. Since then, not one company has called or emailed him back and he doesn’t know why. Welcome to job searching in 2024, Dad. FML
Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML
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
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, my dad called my recently unemployed son a no-good bum for not job hunting. My son literally spent all day beefing up his resume and scheduling job interviews for the whole week. It's not the 1920s anymore, dad. You can't just walk into a building, ask for a job, and get hired right on the spot. 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
Today, after several unsuccessful job interviews, I'm starting to feel emotionally down as both my mum and myself are out of work due to Covid. I even applied as a call centre agent with a friend that offered training. He got accepted and I didn't. FML
Today, I was at the fish store asking if they were hiring. My stepdad decided to humiliate me by screaming at them repeatedly that I'm a good person and that I deserve the job. FML
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
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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brainymes 30
Just because he's your father doesn't mean you've suddenly earned a job at his company. While it's be nice, you should still put forth the same effort to get there as anyone else.
mm12344 8
So you feel you should be handed a job you may not be able to do for free?
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Comments (58)
jojomalone55 16
I'm sure you'll do great!
thatsjustgreat1 16
Not sure why this got down voted...
TheKingOfHearts 19
Wow m8, you need some skills 1st
ohjoy15 33
Well, the silver lining is that it will feel better to have earned your position rather than have it handed to you because your father runs the place. Good luck on your interview! :)
mm12344 8
So you feel you should be handed a job you may not be able to do for free?
thestoryofacaleb 14
That's called nepotism. You don't deserve work from anyone, even your dad. Buck up, go to the interview, act like an adult: you aren't entitled to anything. You'll do fine.
brainymes 30
Just because he's your father doesn't mean you've suddenly earned a job at his company. While it's be nice, you should still put forth the same effort to get there as anyone else.
mm12344 8
There's a reason civilizations collapsed after kinds have their sons the job for free.
fuckpotato 12
#12 R.I.P. English. Have you been drinking, by chance?
fuckpotato 12
So sorry. #13. Stupid small ass phone buttons.
mm12344 8
*kings *gave I may have had a slight brain malfunction when I typed it
mohamed_H 21
Totally agree. Don't expect the job to be handed to you just because it's your father's company. Good parenting i'd say
ohSNAPyall 26
The dad could probably help find an entry-level job, or a job at another company in his network that OP would be qualified for.
BrotherPhil 35
Possibly so, but why not give him a shot at something a bit better? There's always the chance of something more junior if this one''s not for him.
GhostFox 33
Shock! Your father is doing the morally correct thing and treating you like just another prospective employee instead of shafting over someone more qualified! He's such a horrible person for being a fair employer and not treating you like a princess because you share DNA! The horror!
lysx84 24
*prince
TheNewGuy03 28
I have never understood this entitlement people seem to think they have. No one should expect handouts.
GhostFox 33
I actually did mean princess. People stereotypically treat girls like they're made of glass and need everything done for them. Calling someone 'princess' elevates the implication to mean that the person is too inept to take care of themself. Where I live, it's used to describe anyone like that, not just girls. (This is a bit of a simplification. I could go into detail about the cultural baggage attached to the two and why one is an insult while the other isn't, but I'd rather not get in an argument over a dissection of residual gender bias in the English language.)
engel2882 3
If you are aware of the residual gender bias in the English language, then why are you perpetuating it?
GhostFox 33
Because I was in hour thirty of pain-driven sleep deprivation, as well as under the influence of medication for said pain and couldn't think of a different term at the time that would emphasis both the outrage that OP thinks he should be treated differently because of his status and that he was being so pissy about not being treated like the best thing since sliced bread. If I'd been able to think of a term that didn't rely on the gender bias, I'd have used it, though in retrospect I could have just used royalty.
h00tzForOsi 20
I don't blame him. If he just handed you the job and it didn't work out that would make him look bad.
Kittyphysics 21
It's a start, op. He could have told you no, but instead he gave you the chance to earn it. I promise you it will feel better having done so when you get it. Good luck on your interview, I'm sure you'll do fine.
spicyburrito 18
Consider yourself lucky you got the interview despite being a little under qualified. Good luck!