nohablaespanol
This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff
Sanger, United States
What a ******* liar, dude! What a *******, weaselly, little liar, dude!
Today, I had an interview for a job I really wanted. On my resumé, I wrote that I speak conversational Spanish, although I don't. When I arrived for the interview, my interviewer decided to conduct it in Spanish. FML
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SharnaaaBanana 22
YDI. Why would you risk that?
happylappy 21
Great thinking OP. Did it ever occur to you that you might one day have to demonstrate the skills you put on a resume? You most definitely deserve it.
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Ameel_fml 19
Why would you even lie about knowing a language? I can't imagine how that would help anyone obtain a job (unless you were going for a job as a Spanish translator or something) o.O
hellobobismyname 24
Actually, knowing other languages is an asset. For example, in Canada, knowing French is definitely something a lot of employers would see as an advantage. Also Chinese, Tagalog, Punjabi, etc because there are a lot of people from different counties here. Definitely an asset, but it's stupid to lie about it.
Ameel_fml 19
That makes sense. I was thinking that if the OP was going for a job that wasn't language-related, it seems odd to lie about knowing a language, since there are so many more...uh...'practical' things that one can lie about on a resume. With that being said, lying of a resume to begin with is just silly. Especially if its something that's easy to prove wrong (like a language).
xStaciexLynnx 15
I know at the retail company I work for you have to know Spanish to work in some of the nearby stores because there's such a high Spanish, Mexican, etc population.
kc1997kc 9
OP lives in Texas. There is an extremely large Spanish population there, so businesses have to have someone who speaks Spanish to translate for others and communicate with that par of the community. If it was true it would have been helpful.
bamagrl410 31
Ah didn't see the comment above. Nevermind, carry on.
NHKPururin 6
Well, the OP lives in Texas. If it's anything related to customer service, he would definitely need to know Spanish. There's a lot of people in Texas that speak Spanish as their first language and prefer to speak it. Most people around these parts take it in high school as well.
YouKnowIMeantMe_ 21
Also, knowing many languages might show that you are intelligent and you learn easely. About languages or any other assets you have. It might not be directly connected to the job you want, but it still counts in for an avaluation of your personality.
bestofbritish93 8
I presume you just had to turn around and walk out, right? You won't be doing that again!
Niniboo 5
Lol! Can we say "pendejo"??
Offspring_fml 27
I could just picture that happening. As OP is walking in and about to sit down, the employer speaks in Spanish and the OPs feet turn in the other direction. haha
boojie97 12
are you stupid?
KareBear7364 5
Eh we've all embellished a little on a resume... it's a risk we take, but must be prepared for the consequences. Too bad Op.
Ameel_fml 19
Yeah, but there's a difference between a little embellishment and flat-out lying about knowing an entire language.
KareBear7364 5
True. Plenty of people lie about all sorts of things. Like I said, prepare for the consequences.
Champignon_fml 19
"A little embellishment" is saying you speak Spanish fluently when your skills are mediocre. Saying you speak Spanish when you don't have any skills at all is pure stupidity, especially if you will actually need the language on the job.
TheNewGuy03 29
While "conversational" is not quite fluent, it was downright asinine for the OP to even suggest that he/she even knew the language. Still a terrible idea.
bobslawnservice 16
Actually, no. I've never lied on my CV and I've never had any difficulty finding a job. Don't be the idiot who everyone laughs at who can't do the job they were hired for.
suckmyclock 11
You totally deserve it! Why would you lie on your resume at the first place? Are you that stupid?
Lacist 19
So I guess you lied because you really wanted the job? There's no such thing as shortcuts in life.
seblikescricket 7
just don't lie!!!!!
hama806 19
Never ever ever lie on your resume! Ever!
kenoswild 14
Jesus I didn't see this and posted almost the exact thing almost word by word. Lmao
CheeseHater 23
That's why mine says I know basic spanish. If you want to be lazy and a liar, at least do it right.
Xalandra 17
Te lo mereces! That was really, truly stupid of you! Of all the things to lie about, you choose language? Wow, just dumb!
1PersonIsMyWorld 22
I'm truly truly sorry about your cat 25. I have a cat and dog I will protect to the end. losing a pet is so sad, i understand your pain.