Today, I had an interview for an office job. As a requirement, I had to show up dressed for the job. My friend has worked there for years and told me it was casual dress. I wore jeans and a blouse. Everyone else had on business suits. Obviously my friend doesn't know what casual means. FML
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Today, I had a job interview. I didn't have any clothes suitable for the interview, so I went to the store early and bought some there. After the interview, I went to return the clothes, because they were so expensive. The hiring manager saw me. FML
Today, I wore a suit to my first day at a new job to make a good impression. When I arrived, I discovered it was a “casual dress” company where everyone wears hoodies and sneakers. My new nickname? “The Accountant.” I don’t even work in finance. FML
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Today, one of my co-workers invited me to a cookout at her house with some other people from my new job. She said to wear my suit. Assuming she had a pool, I showed up in a bikini, only to find everyone else wearing business attire and staring at me like I had lost my mind. FML
Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML
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Top comments
Steve95401 49
Even if the office has a casual dress policy, you should have worn a business suit for your interview.
Markovski 18
Casually kick your friend's ass
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Comments (149)
dcats 13
Business casual is different than casual
thuglife69420 6
Omg Barney Stinson is your friend?!?! I'm so jealous!!!
candicorn 23
As a requirement, you had to come dressed for the job? Did they tell you that before the interview? And if so, why didn't you ask for clarification at the time? The standard rule is ALWAYS go full business for the interview. Most of the time, you will be more dressed up than the interviewers.
heyLaddieHey 18
Business casual is a thing... ydi for not investigating yourself. Or sending your friend a pic of what you were planning on to make sure.
tbro47 23
If you're going for an interview casual dress is never an option. It's either a suit or at the very least black slacks and a button down shirt. Dress to impress.
Altrnate_Reality 14
Or maybe your friend didn't want you working there..
dianafefifofana 2
YDI- always overdress for an interview. Jeans are a no-no no matter where you are interviewing.
Calingaladha 21
Unless it's Texas.
rabbi1010 29
YDI for assuming that jeans were acceptable. Even if your friend told you casual you should still wear at least slacks and a blouse. My last interview was for a higher position in my company and i had called before to check about what to wear. HR told me it was acceptable to wear my uniform instead of dressing up.
Bragi 12
Have you ever had a grown-up job before, OP? Also, I think your "friend" sabotaged you.
laureri 26
I have a career and I wear jeans everyday. I interviewed in joggers. It really depends on the job.
BrandiLush 31
I work for a top 10 bank. I am a supervisor of a department. I make lots of money. I get to wear shorts and t-shirts to work. Not all places make you get dressed up for "grown-up" jobs.
RayneSmytson 24
Whilst it's possible your 'friend' doesn't know what casual means, my money is on 'actively trying to screw you over'. FYL, jobs are hard to come by these days!