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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, while checking my voicemail, I noticed I had received one from a job that I've been trying to get in for months. Too bad they called two weeks ago. FML
Today, I missed multiple calls from the company I applied to. That was the supervisor calling, wanting to hire me. I then remembered my idiotic voicemail I made months ago where I pretended to answer and say stupid stuff for 5 minutes. I don't think I'm going to get the job. FML
Today, a voicemail suddenly appeared in my messages. Last week I missed a call from an Unknown caller, and no number was listed. Turns out they wanted to arrange an interview for a job I really wanted. They left a number in the voicemail, telling me to call them back that day if I was interested. FML
Today, after months of job searching, I finally got a call for an interview. Right in the middle of the call, my phone hung up so the music app could open. I tried calling them back and got no response. 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 was called by a restricted number. The man on the phone then explained to me in detail what I was doing at every second that I was on the phone with him. I'm scared to leave my house. 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 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
Today, I'm looking for a job, and the employer I spoke to by phone was busy, but before hanging up he said, "We'll call you soon." I still wonder how he plans to do so without even having asked for my number. 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
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PerfasarusRex 3
Time to cry
DocBastard 40
You don't have the slightest clue what bipolar is, do you?
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PerfasarusRex 3
Time to cry
doctorhook86 25
Bummer for the OP. I just today got rejected for a job I was perfectly qualified for, so I'm feeling extra commiserative.
Aug1508 9
Or maybe he could try to guess the phone number by using the elimination process.
007type 26
43- And spend rest of life trying to figure out the possible number?
saransh 3
I think most calls regarding employment opportunities begins like... Hi this is XYZ from ABC company, we want to schedule....... so just trace in your mails whom did u contact at that company. Send them a mail and get it sorted asap. Good luck OP.
lolitah_fml 6
That sucks
jacsoccerdude3 10
Someone needs trapcall.
justjazzmyn 3
is it only where i live that you can dial *69 & it tells you who your last call was?
Olivxr 5
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
fail, just call back the employer and all is good, good luck OP
MidnaLink 35
Restricted. Number. This getting through to you?
Inheritance 10
Don't forget the 'not able to understand the contact information' that's pretty important.
doctorhook86 25
2: Fail indeed.
007type 26
Thats why I believe Owls are the best way to communicate. Harry Potter FTW.
Inheritance 10
Where's Hedwig when you need him..
thrAsHeRr9081 16
I thought Hedwig was female???
Inheritance 10
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Hedwig is but does it matter?
elletex 8
Did you even read this FML before commenting? Because you missed the entire point of it.
laalaarfml 0
she didnt miss the point at all she could have looked online or something because how did she find that job and apply for it ^dumb assses .
Inheritance 10
Oh I see my mistake I accidentally said 'him' and not 'her' my apologies.
PhishloverA 14
Can't you read #2? OP was called by a restricted number
PhishloverA 14
You're the dumbass #90. #77 was talking to #2, not OP
guitarchic12 0
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
:( :) :( :) :( :) :( :) I'm bipolar; sue me.
DocBastard 40
You don't have the slightest clue what bipolar is, do you?
PerfasarusRex 3
Consider yourself sued.. For stupidity
ebonyirony 29
3- you're an idiot. Bipolar Disorder can cause extreme highs and lows (mania and depression) but it's bigger than that. And you're just a dumbass.
FirstTigerHobbes 13
3- Prepare yourself to get told by, The Master.
theslimshadylp 6
Being stupid isn't a crime, but it should be.
weeabaka 6
I'm confused as to what this comment has to do with the FML. Was this your personal reaction?
saransh 3
I don't know who you are. I don't know where you live. But I will find find you no matter what and I Swear to god I will sue you enough that you really wish you had bipolar.
FMLKitten 15
26- But I'd be a felon by now! D-:!
TheMaster15 10
17 - You called? :)
spekledworf 18
Just call the company
Futacy 30
He couldn't understand the contact information.
jake12221212121 4
Restricted number. Let me break it down. Restricted. Number.
Shadomasta 5
If you heard the company name in the message, it shouldn't be that hard to find a contact number. No need for the hostility.
thefella 10
60 - when op says "I can't understand the contact information" that probably means he couldn't hear the company name as well.
spekledworf 18
That doesn't mean he doesn't know which company called. If OP applied for the job I'm sure he can figure it out
Futacy 30
88- he applied for many different jobs and he doesn't know which one called him.
FMLKitten 15
Call back button?
PerfasarusRex 3
Or read the whole fml so that you get to the part were it says the number was restricted
FMLKitten 15
Oh yeah, I'm an idiot.... Nothing new here, keep moving on as usual.
sens3sfailing 25
It's good to see people with enough sense to admit they made a mistake. It makes my hope for humanity get a little stronger. Good job sir.
DogsPaw 16
Kitten.. Why you copy Squeaky?!
FMLKitten 15
I copy Squeaky? No, no, I'm much more innocent than Squeaky, I assure you.
PhishloverA 14
You made a mistake #66, because she is not a sir
astralvagan 20
Restricted number!!!! I wish there was a new way to explain it to you without being a jackass..... *69 doesn't work on restricted numbers either...
FMLKitten 15
#8 did enough explaining, but thanks anyways!
ebonyirony 29
Sylvester Stallone offered you a job?
007type 26
Or CIA. Watchout, we have a secret serviceman here.
nevershoutkendal_fml 11
Or Ozzy Osbourne.
ebonyirony 29
Yes or bruce Springsteen. Lots of famous mumblers we've got here.
MolesterStallone 13
I love Sylvester Stallone :D
With_Love929 3
Arnold Schwarzenegger? (sp?)
pmr1990 12
A role in Stallone's new movie: Executive Face Punching
Aspen_Grace33 27
Wow that is tough. The only real way to find out would be to call every place you've applied and ask if they tried to contact you. Good luck! I know how hard it is to find a job these days, so I hope it works out for you!
007type 26
Amen to that.
lovepandorasaver 11
This actually happened to me before and I went through the same process. It cracked me up how poorly he left the voicemail and how well he actually spoke in person. Sorry OP hope you find out who it was.
gracehi 33
So you don't know what company this guy works for either? Well, at least you won't have to be interviewed by an incomprehensible person.
ButteredRetoast 4
You could always just go get the information in person
PerfasarusRex 3
That would be a fantastic idea if OP knew who called
007type 26
Yeah, that makes sense. Now OP will have to knock doors of every place he applied.
AaahRealMonsters 3
Damn i know how that feels same thing happend to me. Good luck OP