Today, I was excited to finally get an interview after being unemployed since getting out of the military nearly a year ago. Turns out, they weren't even interested in hiring me. They'd just never met a female Marine before. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
When the leaves fall, the laughter rises. Discover autumn stories as crisp as dried leaves!
Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML
Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone interview with a company. Excited, I prepared for the interview and conducted extensive research on the company. The interview ended within a minute. They'd got the wrong person. FML
Today, I got a call about a job interview, saying I was hired. I was ecstatic, until they called me back and said they'd called the wrong applicant. They called again later, saying there'd been a mistake and I really was hired. When I went in to confirm it, they said they'd never heard of me. FML
Today, after waiting 3 months to see if I got the job I had applied for, I was told that they never received my application. Turns out that the email address that they told me to send it to was not being checked anymore and that they would be happy to consider me for the following year. FML
Today, I had my first job interview in months. The guy chuckled mockingly at my master's degree in philosophy and wound up admitting that he had no idea why I'd even been selected to be interviewed. FML
Today, after being unemployed for over four months, I got a call from a company I've wanted to work for for over 2 years. After they were about to set up an interview, they called me by a different name. After correcting them, they hung up on me. Turns out they had the wrong number. FML
Today, after having tried for months to get a promotion at work, I finally had an interview for a higher position. Everything went great, and I was told I would get a call next week for my second interview. I went back to my desk, only to get an email stating they're canceling the position. FML
Today, I was interviewed by a WalMart employee for a position in their pharmacy. I didn't get the job. I was more qualified than the woman who gave me the interview. FML
Today, after trying so hard to get myself back on my feet, I had an amazing interview and I was hired on the spot. I was so happy, until I read the position I was given, and it turns out I didn't get full-time, I got barely enough hours to even be part-time. FML
Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML
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inappropes 31
What assholes
J352SAURUS 30
Jeez, that's terrible. What were they planning on doing? Stare at you, say "wow, a female marine, it really is true" and send you on your way? I'm sorry to hear, OP. I'm sure you'll find a good job soon. For all it's worth, thank you for your service.
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Comments (45)
ashyash90 8
technically that seems like discrimination or harrassment. it's not right of them to waste your time with an interview knowing that won't consider you. I'd complain to their hr department.
tmj25789 23
I would complain too. That is true sexism. Girls can be a marine as much as a guy.
celticmarine2005 2
Good luck! I've been there. Lots of interviews and questions about being a female Marine and no job offers. It was just a cool concept of something for them.
Kschmidtusmc 1
It took me 2 years to finally get work after I got out, so keep your head up. It shouldn't be as hard as it is, but things should work out eventually. I suggest security work as that's what I finally got and I've been in that field ever since.
benjus 7
Sorry to hear that OP. Thank you for your servive
Earl_KarmasBitch 34
Should have asked them if they'd like to see some moves you learned in training. And then beaten them up once they said yes.
realjojo 11
I think they have never been punched by a female Marine either and wanna try...
blahhhhhhh85 9
cough cough..army leads the way..... move on. the leadership skills you got from the military probably scare them away.
FoxOne_fml 12
Well that might explain why you have trouble finding a job. They are intimidated by a girl being more cool than them.
fuckinusername 5
Semper fi. Welcome to 1st Civ Div
Branessa9611 14
Thank you for your service.