Today, I went into a store for an interview. I've had several places wanting to talk to me and this job was a lot lower paying. I got a little cocky and when offered the job, I said I wanted some time to finish my other interviews first and see what my options were. The manager then took back his offer. 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 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 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 had a job interview. The moment I walked into the room, the interviewer said, "OK, I will interview you, but there is no way I'm hiring you." FML
Today, I showed up on time for a job interview. After waiting for about three hours, I was informed that the manager had "better things to do" than interview me. 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 went to a job interview. It was my last shot of getting a job before my savings run dry. It all went well until I was asked why I wanted to join the company. I got flustered and stuttered, "Because I um, I like money?" The guy gave me the most insincere "We'll be in touch." ever. FML
Today, I went for an interview in the big city, with an expensive commute. Despite being an office-based management role requiring years of experience, they only offered minimum wage. After explaining it wouldn't be acceptable and tried to negotiate, they kicked me out and had the balls to call me "ungrateful." 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, 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 received a call telling me I had not gotten a job I would have been a perfect fit for. The hiring manager told me they "went in the opposite direction" and chose to hire someone with less experience, so they didn't have to pay them as much. She made sure to tell me I was still the better candidate though. FML
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JonBall 17
When being interviewed, don't mention other places. Just say "can I take some time to think about it?" Otherwise shit like this happens. You definitely deserve this one for trying to be a big shot
Vitani_Verci 24
There's a difference between confidence and cockiness, and no matter how confident you are about getting a job, you should never be arrogant in an interview. But on the bright side this can be a humbling experience! Better luck with those other jobs...
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Comments (62)
rebelbelle 17
talk to men? seems like a typo
AyeTee77 18
Yes, talk to men. It was a sex hotline job.
syki 22
Yeah, it really threw me off. I was wondering if the FML was that her other job offers were blatantly sexist (or she was assuming they were), but she was using them to bluff this lower-paying job into giving a better offer.
Aerobic_Exorcism 13
Sex hotline? I thought this post was relative to sexism. YDI, op, for being a conceited ****.... Especially so when all you had to do was call horny men and get paid. Dumbass.
trucker2 33
Your mouth can get you in trouble
UserError94 18
Or out of trouble ;) dive back in there op!
TMO2142 25
did you just...
pawesome21 21
Epic advise 10, I bet you're pretty high up on your companies corporate ladder.
refticon 31
Gimmi gimmi never gets
Vitani_Verci 24
There's a difference between confidence and cockiness, and no matter how confident you are about getting a job, you should never be arrogant in an interview. But on the bright side this can be a humbling experience! Better luck with those other jobs...
JonBall 17
When being interviewed, don't mention other places. Just say "can I take some time to think about it?" Otherwise shit like this happens. You definitely deserve this one for trying to be a big shot
VonBlitzkrieg 27
We all know the ethics. What bothers me is that they can always tell you that they have other people to interview. Just as hypocritical, they can terminate you at any time while we're supposed to give a 2-weeks notice.
hkhan24 23
Sounds like deep down you didn't want the job anyways cos of the pay so subconsciously you sabotaged it for yourself. I've done that before myself..
worldclassrager 41
You walked right into that one...apply around and when you have options take the one you want...confidence is good but over confident and cocky will most likely break it...and you learned that the hard way...good luck OP...keep this lesson learned while you continue looking
rorex 26
Never be cocky with potential employers. Even if you don't end up working there. You very much deserved it.
Sweet_Melody 15
I understand why the manager took back his offer. Mentioning other places is not the best thing to do in an interview, obviously. Hopefully you won't be cocky in future job interviews.
doemetoch 28
When I meet potential future employees, I always ask them if they've got any other job opportunities that they're actively trying to get at this moment, and I greatly appreciate an honest answer. I mean, let's be realistic, if you're looking for a job you're gonna try and contact several places, nothing wrong with that. When a potential employee mentions other places, and asks for (a reasonable amount of) time to see how things play out and make an informed decision, I take that as a sign they're honest and realistic people who are doing their damn best to find a job. So I'd say there's nothing wrong with mentioning other places in an interview, just don't be cocky about it.
Sweet_Melody 15
You're right, I've haven't ever applied for a job and I would be scared to mention that I have another job interview since I don't want to mess up my chance of getting a job. It is best to tell the truth, I've even been told to say some of flaws you have during an interview but say that you will try your best. I think it might also depend on the person giving you the interview as well.
ThatHorse 15
#26 are you in the states? cause I want you to be my interviewer if you are. Stuff like what OP posted happens far too often because of how our society views jobs and careers.
doemetoch 28
Not in the states no, so this might be a cultural thing. I do agree it's best not to bring up other interviews unless you're being asked about it, but in my experience this is the kind of thing that normally gets asked.
PhoenixChick 26
From an employer's perspective, they only want applicants that want the job. If you're shopping around and imply that you'll only take this job if other offers fall through, that can be annoying. Plus it makes the employer think that you'll only stay at this job until something better comes up, which hurts them in the long run. The employer is perfectly within their rights to offer the job to someone who really wants it- they'll probably make a better employee.
doemetoch 28
You can really want several jobs though. I've been myself in situations where I had to choose between several rather similar job offers that were all genuinely interesting. It's unrealistic to think someone has only one particular job they're interested in, that they only want to do in one particular place, and that your company happens to be that place. As an employer, you'll see different candidates and weigh the pros and cons to pick the person you think would be the best fit. It's reasonable to expect employees to do the same thing.
MadeIn2015 15
You shouldn't act like you're better than the job you got offered, that's disrespectful to the boss and let's him know you find his company a joke. If you are sincerely interested, I would try to explain to him that you loud mouthed your words in a negative way and that you meant to say that you would love some time to think about it before you make the commitment. Good luck OP!