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
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I had a job interview that I really wanted to nail. Everything was great until the interviewer asked me why I left my last job. I meant to say, "I felt it was time for a new challenge," but instead I said, "I felt tired of pretending to care." The look on their face was priceless. Needless to say, but I don't think I'll get the job. FML
Today, I went to a job interview and, trying to sound confident, I shook the interviewer’s hand and said, "Nice to meet me." I didn’t get the job. 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 a job interview. As I walked in, I confidently shook the interviewer's hand, only to say, "I'm doing well, how are you?" before she'd even asked me how I was, or even said anything. The rest of the interview was pretty much a blur of awkwardness. FML
Today, I finally got an interview with my dream company. Everything went perfectly until the interviewer asked if I had any questions. I tried to say, "What do you enjoy most about working here?" Instead, I somehow asked, "Why do you still work here?" FML
Today, in this horrible job market, I finally got an interview with a dream company. But like the dumbass I am, I mentioned my baby in the interview and got the "look" from the interviewer. Bye bye yet another 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 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 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
Today, after months of unemployment, I got an interview. It went great until the recruiter asked if I had questions. Trying to sound thoughtful, I asked, "What do employees dislike most about working here?" The recruiter laughed and said, "That's a unique way to phrase that." I spent the rest of the interview wondering why my brain chose violence at the worst possible moment. FML
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Top comments
RobinGoodfellow 47
Always, always prepare answers for these questions ahead of time. It's a common question to be asked in an interview.
sweetbliss3 37
should have taken a breath and gathered your thoughts first.
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Comments (40)
Mossygirl357 12
Don't worry about it. Just hang in there.
G00N3R 19
Well I guess the truth hurts
clemscott 10
YDI that was the stupidest thing to say
netflixislove 32
If only that was an okay answer… no one would have to lie through their teeth
skiingpoutine 12
I also live in Maine. unfortunately, there are not as many open positions as there should be. we have too many unemployed people compared to other states. I hope you find a job and soon. for your next interview, rehearse your answers. I hope all goes well.
mind0fmusicc 6
Dude, no. That was the worst possible answer. You deserved it
JohnTheDonJuan 11
I'm fairly certain there were way worse possible answers.
That_Ginger 18
"Because I noticed your wife works here also and I'd like to get to know her more"
granCanyon 12
"Because I always wanted to know what it's like to have sex with my boss' daughter. I already finished the daughter part, so I would really appreciate it if I could call you boss".
sstahpp 33
Pretty sure the only reason we work is because we like money.
exuberant_orange 17
Well that's what everyone is thinking when they are asked these questions... So bravo, 10 points for honesty!
vikky538 29
just hang in there
ShunGokuSatsu 5
OP channelling Fredo from Idiocracy