Today, I had a job interview. I have another job I want to leave, but haven't said anything yet. At the interview, I mentioned where I worked, and the interviewer name-dropped my manager. She then told me he was her step brother. So much for not wanting my manager to know. 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, during work hours, I took time off and discreetly went for an interview for a prospective job at our rival company. As soon as I reached the place, I bumped into my current boss. FML
Today, after having a second interview with a club I want to work for, the interviewer ignored my work references. Instead, he told me he was going to call the only manager I never got along with, for reference in a job I left 5 years ago, because he knows her personally. FML
Today, it's job interview day. In the elevator on the way there, I overheard potential candidates talking about the boss of the company, mocking his alleged lack of credibility. Who's the boss? Me. They don't know that yet. FML
Today, I had a job interview at a local business with the owner who was man, and the manager who was a woman. I thought I did pretty well because I heard the manager whisper so, as I was walking out. Then I heard the owner whisper, "No fat chicks." FML
Today, the girl my ex-boyfriend cheated on me with had a job interview at my place of work. If she gets the job, she'll be my manager. FML
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 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, upon applying for a new job to leave my old crappy job I was informed by my new potential employer that he was unable to hire me because he is friends with my current boss. 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 had an important job interview at another company. I'd tried to keep it secret from everyone at work, so they wouldn't tell my boss, as I can't afford to get on his bad side yet. My mom posted on my Facebook wall, wishing me luck. I'm Facebook friends with most of my colleagues. FML
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RichardPencil 32
If you saw that documentary "Step Brothers" by Will Ferrell, you'd realize they are usually enemies, so your secret is safe.
Bogrbon 27
In an interview, you could request in a polite way they not contact your current employer, and she, if she has any integrity, wouldn't contact your manager, even if he's family. You would just explain that you'd like to notify your employer you're searching only when you're ready to submit a resignation and have references from previous employers, etc. A bit of bad luck that she asked if you knew him and he was your manager, but you should be able to handle the situation.
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peterblack67 9
Oh no. That is bad luck.
tounces7 28
Eh, maybe she doesn't like him? Could get lucky.
Bogrbon 27
In an interview, you could request in a polite way they not contact your current employer, and she, if she has any integrity, wouldn't contact your manager, even if he's family. You would just explain that you'd like to notify your employer you're searching only when you're ready to submit a resignation and have references from previous employers, etc. A bit of bad luck that she asked if you knew him and he was your manager, but you should be able to handle the situation.
RichardPencil 32
If you saw that documentary "Step Brothers" by Will Ferrell, you'd realize they are usually enemies, so your secret is safe.
WardenWolf 26
It depends on how professional they are. I'd say you have a pretty good chance of them NOT saying anything, On the other hand, they probably won't hire you in order to keep things from being awkward.