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)
nzhx 23
Well did you honestly expect him to just hand it to you? He's your father but he still has a business to run
Goblin182 26
After years of you being to proud to work for him he is supposed to just give you a job? Are you planning on doing actual work or do you expect him to pay you for doing nothing?
XtremeHeat 14
I mean really its the best he can do. You should be thankful he even got you an interview. You can't expect a job handed to you just because he is your father.
bigcity3012 2
as a person who has been in the very same boat, I commend you on taking that step. it's so much harder than people think, to check your pride and ask that of your dad. I hadn't worked for my dad since 1995 and I had to ask for work to help catch up on bills. was the hardest thing i'd had to do. good luck!
NYGiants1925 22
Ydi for thinking you should get a job there just because he's your dad.
RageWolf16 31
Well? Impress him!
bad_boyfriend 10
Finally, a good father. You should get a job on your merits, not because your daddy runs the company.
corky1992 33
Well at least he's being fair instead of just giving you a handout.
Shay_Shay97 23
Well, I guess you have to start somewhere. Best of luck OP.
GabbyPLluch88 13
your father is just being fair, give him a break. believe in justice for all