Today, after applying at over 30 businesses over the past 6 months, I have had not one single call. I later find out that I was using my old phone number on the applications, and my secondary phone was my mom's. She thought they were telemarketers. 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, my parents switched phone companies, which changed the phone number. Two days ago, I dropped off over 15 job applications with my 'old' number on all of them. There is a waiting period before I can reapply anywhere. FML
Today, after being unemployed for over four months, I got a call from a company I've wanted to work for for over 2 years. After they were about to set up an interview, they called me by a different name. After correcting them, they hung up on me. Turns out they had the wrong number. FML
Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML
Today, after months of job searching, I finally got a call about one of my applications. I wasn't able to answer it, but he left a voicemail. I've listened to it over and over, and I can't understand the contact information. He called from a restricted number. FML
Today, I have applied to over 50 different jobs in the last month. I have NOT received a call or email back from any of them. FML
Today, I have been waiting for a call from a job I applied for. I soon got a text from my current boss, who doesn't know I'm job hunting, letting me know that the recruiter was trying to reach me. It turns out that the phone number on my resumé was wrong. FML
Today, a telemarketer called and asked if they could speak to my "Mommy or Daddy." I'm 25 years old. FML
Today, I saw a missed call on my phone. Thinking it was one of the multiple jobs I applied for, I called back. Turns out it was just a debt collector. FML
Today, I realized after turning in my resume to over 100 job openings over the past month, that the resume I've been submitting does not have my phone number or any other contact information besides my name. FML
Today, out of nowhere, several spam calls started calling my cellphone number. Every single one of them about health insurance. I didn't know why they were calling me or how they got my number. After a bit of questioning, it turns out my dumb dad used my name and cellphone number while trying to look for info. FML
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Top comments
MsConfusedd 27
If we've learned one thing on this site, it's always double check your resume!
ashleyylove3 22
Ah honest mistake, maybe try double checking your information next time! Fyl, OP!
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Comments (54)
zenrael 21
Stupid mistake but YDI. Put some initiative into your search by calling them to let them know that they have your app.
Levvy 22
This sort of thing is part of why I am so exasperated by people who refuse to answer calls from "unknown" numbers.
Zebediabolical 45
If you're intruding on my time and aren't willing to state who you are up front, why should I answer?
Levvy 22
Because it might be regarding something important like it was in this very example. Did you skip to the comments without reading the post first? Glad to see you taking a stand for your principles, though. How DARE they have a job offer for your kid without magically imbuing you with foreknowledge of their call first? Clearly they should just use the "psychically transmit full content and context of call to recipient" button on their phones.
Zebediabolical 45
And that is /exactly/ what voice mail is for. So that I can deal with the intrusion on my time at /my/ convenience. If you're not willing to state up front where you're calling from, you can wait. Period.
CrazyMelvin 14
YDI. It's 100% your fault for not double checking. I wouldn't want to hire you if you are that irresponsible
usernaaame 4
I've applied to over 20 places since I turned 18 to try to get money for college (I live in the middle of nowhere, so some of these places were up to 40 minutes away) and I got a call from one place (Sonic) who was absolutely desperate for people because the managers were stealing tips so people kept quitting. It's the only job I could get out of 20 other fast-food level jobs. I had open availability, all the places were hiring, and I have my own transport and no criminal record. Do not talk to me about not being able to find a job. I don't want to know how long it'll be after I graduate college until I find something better than McDonalds.
Zebediabolical 45
The bad news is that with the current job market you could be working at McDonalds even after you graduate!
not_a_anonomous 9
And that's why you pay attention to details.
Omniprism 15
Why would she think they were telemarketers if the were asking for you. Wouldn't she have said something about you getting phone calls?
AshleaJstudent 16
I personally quadruple-check my resumes before I send them out. Contact information is one of THE most important things. It sucks, but you should know better.
worldclassrager 41
You need your own phone...or just get a go phone until you get a job...
Rohit281 13
It took you six months to realise? Wow!
jlh812 3
At least there were calls!!!!