Today, I had a job interview where I was asked, "Who is your best friend?" I replied truthfully, "My cat", only to then be asked what my cat would describe as my best qualities, which didn't go far beyond, "Remembering to feed him". They weren't impressed. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, during a job interview, I was asked to describe myself in three words. My mind went blank, so I panicked and blurted out, “Hungry, sleepy and… flexible?” The interviewer raised an eyebrow and said, “That's not the worst answer I've ever gotten but… come on.” I didn’t get the job. FML
Today, after being unemployed for the last year, I finally got an interview. When they asked me my favorite pastime, I panicked and said, "Dancing with my cat." I guess I won’t be hearing from them anytime soon. FML
Today, I told my best friend that I liked him and have liked him for a long time. His response was "That's cool. So, when did you get a cat?" FML
Today, in the midst of an interview, I was asked what my best qualities are. I panicked and quickly responded that I can make a great Pikachu impression. They wanted to hear it. FML
Today, I went to a job interview and had a brilliant answer prepared for a common job interview question, but as soon as the interviewer asked what my main qualities were, my mind went blank and I blurted out, "I like turtles." FML
Today, I was talking to my boss about dogs and cats. I'm a dog person; he's a cat person. He told me that he likes cats better, because they are laid back and don't do anything all day. Before I could stop myself, I blurted out, "Just like you?" FML
Today, I was being interviewed for an amazing job when I was asked what animal I would describe myself as. Trying to be prompt, I picked the first thing that came to me. I responded with, "I'd be a turtle because I'm really slow sometimes." FML
Today, I rushed to a job interview, but my cat rubbed against me, covering my suit in fur. I grabbed a lint roller, tripped over the cat, and knocked out a front tooth. I showed up sweaty, disheveled, and missing a tooth. I didn’t get the job. FML
Today, I went to a family gathering and was asked by multiple relatives why I was still single. Trying to lighten the mood, I joked that in fact I do have a secret admirer. My little cousin yelled out, "Is it your cat?" He was right, even though, come to think about it, I'm not sure my cat even likes me all that much. 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
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Top comments
Panu 14
But most importantly, your cat is impressed.
Candijpg 17
Maybe start finding a job at a pet shop?
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Panu 14
But most importantly, your cat is impressed.
lwm 4
Or, as the case may be, your cat is unimpressed. This IS a cat we're talking about.
Sandsh8rk 36
What a cat-astrophic interview. I guess it was far from purr-fect.
gamermonster 34
Pls leave
fuckfuckityfuck 16
I thought it was funny.
Candijpg 17
Maybe start finding a job at a pet shop?
arano 29
You need to learn to sell yourself, OP. Employers want confidence.
Fairyjoshy 13
...This is going to sound incredibly emo, but I swear that it's just me playing devil's advocate. What do you do if you don't have confidence? Fake it, right? How can you fake something you've never had?
9a_1z 12
By looking at other people who present themselves in a way that you admire and copying their behaviour. Personally I think it's okay to be quiet and shy, as long as you can talk enthusiastically about the things you're interested in.
DoomedGemini 38
From my experience, it's very hard. I've been taught to be very modest, so suddenly trying to describe how good I am..not easy at all. And we've also been taught to be truthful, which isn't always the best option such as this time. Suddenly going against that is very hard.
SuperMew 22
You are mistaking self-doubt with modesty.
weatherxveins 29
I faked confidence by imitating people whose style I admired, and after awhile I deluded myself into actually becoming a confident person.
NotGabe 28
It's okay OP, brain farts happens. I once answered "Why should we hire you?" with "I sneeze loud."
Rkikkas9713 25
My first job interview was along the same lines, except I basically said "I can lift."
Randomouse 11
What a dumb follow up question from the interviewers.
Googolman 29
They probably had like a set list of questions they were supposed to ask. I'm pretty sure whoever wrote those questions wouldn't expect anyone to answer that their cat is their best friend.
Randomouse 11
After they heard the answer, they could have asked for a "Human best friend". So assuming that they have a list of questions they are supposed to ask doesn't make it lesser dumb.
blostrich_ 19
Keeping a cat happy can sometimes be challenging. I think it's pretty impressive.
SuperLemon99 9
that must've ended Cat-astrophically.
Mathalamus 25
hmm. you must have a lonely life if your cat is your best friend. i feel the same way. oh well.
TAntobella 14
"Best friend" doesn't mean "only friend". Re your loneliness, adopt a pet in a shelter, save its life, get to know its personality and instincts, and you will never be alone again. Pets are excellent companions, their presence have therapeutic effects, and unlike people they are there with you at all times. I have lots of good friends yet my pets are members of my family, and my life is richer with them. Good luck #9
kenyrabit 25
If you finessed those statements as a joke, you could come off clever and perhaps charming... It's funny.. You're funny.