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)
hiyachicka 9
Just because he's your dad doesn't mean he automatically has to give you the job. You should have to compete with others just as or even more qualified than you. That's how the world works
yankasocky 7
You've been jobless for years? Your upset your pops didn't hand you a job you don't deserve? Vote for Bernie! He'll fix it all =)
Shade1982 20
No, he had his pride for years.
mwali02 32
I can't believe this is an FML. Some highly qualified applicants may have not even gotten call back, never mind an interview. Given this economy and the scarcity of jobs, please stop complaining, and start preparing for the interview. And while you are at it, don't forget to thank your dad for the opportunity before you, despite your pride.
cannbend 11
Welcome to the real world. Time to strap on your big boy pants and earn your position instead of being given one.
writerchic85 25
Good for your dad. Instead of giving an inexperienced candidate the job based entirely on him being his son he's giving him a fair chance like everyone else. If only all bosses were like that.
Trolloled 16
Really, guys? Really? No one of you would EVER consider asking a family member for a job if you couldn't land a job and had bills to pay? I mean, I'm not saying he should get the job, but you're crucifying him for asking. I would do the same thing. Those of you who have never been in such a position, count your blessings. It sucks... a lot.
Sliver1991 26
It's not the asking that is the issue. the reason for the fml seems to be that the OP was expecting to get the job just because it was their father.
ACCOUNTKILLER 18
What, did you expect to just be handed a job? Stop complaining and be grateful you were given an opportunity in the first place.
Repethetic 25
he isn't allowed to just give you a job op, at least you have a chance
NotCharlieRost 15
and what did you expect? Choosing workers based on family relations is illegal in pretty sure
oldie_goldie 13
An interview with 10 candidates is not too bad, OP, I hope you get the job and it works out for you. My dad let me work briefly at his company part-time, without an interview. He had me do unpaid overtime every day, would constantly complain about my work and then payed me half the money we agreed upon. His idea was to "toughen me up" for the real world, because "business owners are vultures".