Today, my mom told me that Walmart had called and I had an interview at 9:30. I went to Walmart. They told me they didn't have any interviews set up. I went back home and listened to the voice-mail on her cellphone. It was the Subway in Walmart. I've been looking for a job for 3 months. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I tried to get a job at Walmart. My mom was the hiring manager. She turned me down due to lack of work experience. 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, I have put in many job applications and had many interviews for a variety of positions all of which I am highly qualified for. Today, I heard back from all but one that I am overqualified. Welcome to Walmart. FML
Today, I had a job interview at Walmart. They showed a video of me stealing. FML
Today, I was in Walmart with my mom. I was looking for some CDs I wanted and saw a cute guy. Then he nodded at me and as he started to walk towards me, I hear my name being called over the intercom. Apparently, according to my mom, it was time to go. FML
Today, my roommate has a job interview. He only applied to the job yesterday. Meanwhile, I've been out of work for three weeks. I've applied to at least ten jobs. I have yet to get a call-back from any of them. FML
Today, I had a job interview today after being unemployed for months. I left early but a stranger's giant SUV had me blocked in for over two hours. I called to explain the situation in the hope that I would be given another interview slot later in the week. I was told I clearly didn’t want the job. 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, I got a phone call for a interview at Target at 4:30 pm. I got super excited, so I got dressed up and headed over there. I told the manager that I was there for my interview. He didn't know what I was talking about. My friends had prank called me. FML
Today, I was at a job interview. The interviewer spoke to me for a few minutes, then said she would be right back, and left. I was left alone in a room for an hour and a half believing that it was a patience test. They closed the store for the day, leaving me in the interview room. FML
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melonrind 8
You should always double check those types of things instead of taking (even your mom's!) word for it!!
redbluegreen 41
You gave them your mother's mobile number?
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Comments (126)
iPhoneenohPi 3
I work at Subway... :D
Awsumuzzie 12
I work at a hospital... :D why are we being off topic and just stating where we work?
coried91 28
29- It's not all that off topic. The FML was about work. The problem is no one really cares where they work.
Awsumuzzie 12
It's off topic, that's like me saying, "Oh, you applied at Walmart? I always shop there... :D"
FmyLifeInsurance 1
I work at quiznos >:(
KiddNYC1O 22
The store that advertised the sandwiches with the squashed rats. ^
Soliz27 2
Why would you go home to listen to a message on your cell?
dmmcintyre3 8
It was on his Mom's cell phone.
srhshl 9
Because it was OP's mom's cell. You read as well as OP's mom listens.
skyeyez9 25
Sounds like my mom. She is Japanese and English is her 2nd language.
raybury 2
OP, most entry-level jobs will emphasize "detail-oriented," so let this be a learning experience to be more so. You "knew" you had an interview at 9:30 at Wal-Mart, but what was the name of your interviewer? What paperwork should you have with you? You should have listened to the voice mail beforehand.
Dramori 29
I completely concur - as a recruitment consultant nothing pisses me off more than unprepared people who don't even know who they are asking for. Same for people who have spelling/grammatical errors on their CV; why should I help you get a job when you can't even be bothered making the effort to show a good first impression? YDI.
desireev 18
Has anyone thought, for one second, that OP could be broke, from being without a job, and, therefore, had to use his mother phone being as he doesn't have his own phone? That's a completely acceptable reason for not having his own phone! At least he's trying to find a job... Give him some slack!
xStaciexLynnx 15
Yeah but he should have been responsible and LISTENED to the message on his mom's phone.
desireev 18
It's only natural instinct to trust what your mother says. If it were my mother and I was in OPs situation, I would have trusted what my mother said. Then when I found out she gave me wrong information, I would have said something to her about it. When you get a call for an interview, you get excited and get ready for the interview. Your first thought isn't going to be 'Gee! I don't know.. I'm going to distrust my Mom and re-check the voicemail because she could be misinforming me!!'
hilary56 0
All I wondered was why he didnt have his own phone. It was just a question..
desireev 18
Calm down? Lol I was only explaining my opinion about it. No hostility here... Looks like that's what you're looking for though.. Maybe you should creep on someone else's comment.. Lol
hilary56 0
I am not 'creeping' and if you wanna call it that than you were creeping on mine too & no why would I be looking for that on an fml?:p that's dumb
Pandacupcakelove 26
63- no, you need to calm down.. It's so obvious what you're doing. You see everybody turning against you and you realize your comment was stupid, therefor instead of admitting you did something dumb you just pretend everybody else are the stupid ones. Sweetie, you're not fooling anyone but yourself ;)
JustDerpin 11
^You sound like someone off a movie. A movie about high school drama and shit. Don't try to act smart.
desireev 18
So one person is 'everyone'? Maybe you do that often, and you 'flip it around' or whatever. But, whether I do something 'dumb' or not, I am NOT here to impress anyone. Lol I'm not worried about what you think about me. Or what anyone thinks of me, for that matter. Do you really, honestly, think I care whether YOU think my comment is 'dumb'? Lol That's cute! Now as the previous commenter above me said, don't you have some highschool drama to worry about? Lol I stand firm by my original comment and any comment that follows. Once again, I'm not worried what you or the powerpuff girls think about me or my comments. Lol
coried91 28
#28 I agree with you. When I was 13 I had a cheap cell phone to keep in my backpack for emergency purposes. Once I hit 15 I had to get a job and pay for my own. It sure helped me learn the value of a dollar. His parents may be trying to teach him a lesson and not many people have land lines because of how easily cell phones can be accessed. Everyone seems to think just because they have cell phones everyone else HAS to.
desireev 18
90- Thank God you found me! I thought I was totally alone with my opinion! I'm being attacked by a clan of teenagers for what I thought was making sense of the situation! In all seriousness though, it is a relief to know that someone agrees with me! And I, completely, agree with everything you just said! Once again, a relief to see someone who has a sense of responsibility and the work ethic to know the value of a dollar! Thank you! :)
coried91 28
You think they would already assume that with the way the economy is.. On the other hand your welcome =D
maronofhearts 19
Actually desireev his first reaction should have been to listen to the message first before e got ready to make sure he had everything he needed. Do you know how hard it is to get a job right now? You should listen to the message at least twice so you don't miss anything Saying oh well my mom listened to it so I dont have to is irresponsible it's his interview not hers he has to make sure his facts are correct He should act like an adult and he would've gotten the job but instead he acted like a kid and expected his mom to do everything for him and see what happened
Razzle_Dazzle_5 11
Lucky damn Americans. In Canada we only have McDonalds in our Walmart! :(
bewbies 3
I live in Texas we have McDonald's in our walmarts ):
Razzle_Dazzle_5 11
65 I feel you. Sometimes I just need to eat fresh. McDonalds used to be cool but now I'm Not lovin it.
Pandacupcakelove 26
70 oh, tell me about it! Whenever i'm out with my friends we pretty much always end up at McDonald's because it's so cheap :/ not very good though... And so unhealthy!
deviable 9
At least mine has a Tim Hortons!
RockstarRN 10
YDI for not being responsible and double checking.
stormchaser24 24
So what I have been looking for 7 months. Also you should always check to confirm to make sure there was not a miscommunication.
ohmandapants 17
This isn't a contest. Write your own FML.
Awsumuzzie 12
I say re-apply, if you got it once, you might get it again. Same thing happened to me with my mom, she lied about the time and date. I spoke with the manager and re-applied, and started a new chapter in my life named hell.
potaytoh 0
why didn't you give them your number? that way you could've checked before you went home & went into subway. unless you don't have a phone.. derp.
coried91 28
You call him a "derp" for not having a phone? Sorry but not everyone here gets their things handed to them. People actual work for things. Sorry that you can't understand that concept.
ehllychan 10
I bought the only two cellphones I ever had by myself. Here in Brazil, phones are a lot more expensive than in the US, and there's still plenty of really cheap ones nowadays. And it's something that you pretty much need to have now, so I honestly can't see a reason for OP to not have a cellphone, specially when he's not living by himself.
desireev 18
76- Just because you can afford one, no matter what the means, doesn't mean that everyone else can. Maybe you have a better paying job? Maybe the cost of living is cheaper where you live? Maybe you don't have the odds stacked against you like OP may have? Who knows?! But, like I said, just because you can afford a phone doesn't mean that everyone else can.. Yes, everyone should have a cellphone. But not everybody can afford one!