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)
hardcorefan16 22
I mean if there more qualified then you, then they will get the job. Don't expect to get the job out of thin air just because he is your dad.
lexiieeex3 32
He's just being fair OP.
BoxFullOfLazy 25
I've worked in my family business for years. It can be tough working with family members, but it can also be rewarding. Just do your best and try to treat it like any other job interview.
Apparentlyacunt 18
You expect to be given the job just because its your Dad doing the hiring? Go to the interview and prove you deserve the job, and if you are fortunate enough to get it, drop the daddy's spoilt brat attitude before your first day of work. Unless your also expecting your Dad to do the actual job for you too?
Steephx0 23
time to wait and see if an FML is posted about how someone's unqualified son got the job over them or if someone didn't get hired at their dad's company!
samurai1833 16
What about the qualified person who is applying next to you. Should they be screwed out of an opportunity because you are the bosses kid?
pasupathymuthu 16
Take it in the right spirit. He wants you to come up in life by your own steam. In case you did not get through the interview successfully, just offer to work as an intern/apprentice for your dad's business and learn the job/trade. It is okay even if it is unpaid.
AbortionSurvivor 13
There's no place for nepotism in the work place
sophzxc 15
I believe you should look at it in a different light that he even offered you an interview in the first place when this is the first time that you've contacted him in years.
pandemonium307 10
If they are more qualified you shouldn't be doing that job. Find a job you're qualified for. Or maybe daddy needs a toilet cleaner...