Today, I was at a job interview which seemed to be going well until the guy saw on my CV that I prefer they/them pronouns. Now, I’m not pushy about it, but he instantly lost interest and kept checking his phone to make sure he gave me my full 15 minutes; at minute 16 I was out the door. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to the bathroom after a terrible job interview. My interviewer walked in with another guy, talking about my interview, saying he was obviously going to hire the other guy because my odd-sounding name was too hard to pronounce, yet alone spell in multiple emails. FML
Today, I had a job interview. I have a speech impediment and as much as I tried to keep it under control, it came out during the interview. I could tell the interviewers were trying to hold in their laughter. They ended the interview after 5 agonizing minutes, saying they’ll contact me. I left in tears. FML
Today, my phone cut out during a call for a job interview. I tried calling them back, but there was no answer. Later, I got an email from the interviewer, saying I was no longer being considered for the position due to my being "rude and unprofessional." FML
Today, I went in for an interview at my dream job. When I walked in, I got a dirty look from the front desk secretary. Turns out, the guy interviewing me was from a dating website I'm on. I'd rejected him and told him to get a life. 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 had my first job interview in ages. I went in early, but instead of anyone telling me, they waited for the manager to come and get mad at me because it was supposed to be an online interview. I apologized and we went ahead with the interview, but she seemed disinterested and annoyed. I don’t think I got the job. FML
Today, I went to an important job interview, only to be told I'm not what such a "prestigious" company was looking for. This from a pimply-faced 20-something who took a personal call on speakerphone mid-interview, and actually said "LMAO" out loud at his friend's joke. FML
Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML
Today, as a recruiter, I had an interview with a promising candidate for an open position at my company. The interview was going well until the candidate interrupted me halfway through to take a selfie. FML
Today, I had a job interview, for which I spent hours preparing. My interviewer was nothing more than a pimple-faced teen, and after only two minutes of reviewing my qualifications, he lost interest and started asking such questions as which Hogwarts house is my favorite. FML
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Korrie32 2
Drewbreezy They/Them is also applicable to a single person. Person 1“ I have a friend who loves horror movies” Person2 “ what other movies do THEY enjoy. Person 2 doesn’t know the friends name. How would person 2 indicate to person one, that they’re asking about the friend ? PRONOUNS ARE USED EVERYDAY. You used some in your comment. Did ppl skip English or something ? Or y’all never went to school
Chazzster 32
Some jobs are just not a fit - OP, that might have saved you future problems… I do agree that it’s not wise to go into personal issues during the interview unless specifically asked so that you can focus on job and skill related issues.
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Crowned Sataness 12
you should prob save the pronouns for after you get hired. unfort the people doing the hiring are still often closed minded jerks who don't like anyone different from them.
Jeeper 9
Sad but true.
Rake 18
And then hide it some more so they won't be mistreated? They should sue for discrimination instead!
Chazzster 32
Some jobs are just not a fit - OP, that might have saved you future problems… I do agree that it’s not wise to go into personal issues during the interview unless specifically asked so that you can focus on job and skill related issues.
Justkidding100 41
everyone saying you deserve it is a bigoted asshole. check and see if you have any protections in your area and report him to his boss if you can. not everyone is going to be against you
drewbreezy 2
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ok not trying to be a dick or anything but if you use they or them it refers to more than one. respectfully calling someone by their name keeps it professional, why is being called these labels so important to others. If you want others to accept you for who you are, then you have to accept who you are first. either man or female. there is no other wether you want there to be or not. I just don’t get why these labels hold such weight or value to others who use them. Only the important ppl in your lives should call you what you want but this group of ppl demand respect out of everyone. here’s a little advice, don’t give an F about what others think of you, don’t seek validation, or approval. your inner circle is what matters screw everyone else. so yes you deserve not to get hired because you care too much about these labels given to yourself by you. stop caring and just live your life
Justkidding100 41
guess what you're wrong and ignorant
dreams2383 20
sorry but they/them is horrible Grammer. it means more then 1 so calling yourself them them is a horrible grammerical mistake. use he/she or go by just your actual name at work to keep it professional and that you can structure a real sentence without errors. try they/THEM IN ENGLISH CLASS AND YOUR TEACHER WOULD TELL YOU YOUR USING THE WORDS WRONG.
RichardPencil 32
Unless you are going for a job where LGTBQ+ cred will be an advantage, just go with what people see (male or female) until you get the job and get past any probationary period. Once you are well-situated, then spring your gender identity stuff on them.
catalysty 23
these pronouns are used to talk about you, rather than TO you. encourage clear communication and have them call you by name
Evolving_Squid 15
Yes. That doesn't get said enough.
Korrie32 2
Drewbreezy They/Them is also applicable to a single person. Person 1“ I have a friend who loves horror movies” Person2 “ what other movies do THEY enjoy. Person 2 doesn’t know the friends name. How would person 2 indicate to person one, that they’re asking about the friend ? PRONOUNS ARE USED EVERYDAY. You used some in your comment. Did ppl skip English or something ? Or y’all never went to school
Rake 18
I'm shocked that so many people pressed the YDI button. How can someone possibly think that it's okay to disqualify someone just based on their pronouns?
Evolving_Squid 15
I'd bet that they weren't rejected because of pronouns, but rather for a general "high maintenance" attitude that they conveyed in the 15 minutes.
Evolving_Squid 15
Here's the thing about pronouns: People seldom use third-person pronouns to your face... it's straight up rude to talk about someone in the third person when that person is present. So the only time those pronouns are going to get used is when other people are talking. Who are you to control that conversation? I don't have time for people who open with their pronouns. It presumes I'm going to talk about them at all, and presumes to intrude on that. It's like when people open up with their veganism.