Today, I had a job interview with a person named Chris. The entire time I couldn't figure out if Chris was a man or woman. The interview went as good as it could have went. At the end I said, "Thank you very much sir." Wrong gender. 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, 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, I went to the bathroom after a terrible job interview. My interviewer walked in with another guy, talking about my interview, saying he was obviously going to hire the other guy because my odd-sounding name was too hard to pronounce, yet alone spell in multiple emails. FML
Today, I was at a job interview which seemed to be going well until the guy saw on my CV that I prefer they/them pronouns. Now, I’m not pushy about it, but he instantly lost interest and kept checking his phone to make sure he gave me my full 15 minutes; at minute 16 I was out the door. FML
Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone interview with a company. Excited, I prepared for the interview and conducted extensive research on the company. The interview ended within a minute. They'd got the wrong person. 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 had an interview. Another applicant shook my hand, saying, "May the better man win." I smirked and said, "Thanks, I plan to." I turned and saw the interviewer. He definitely heard. FML
Today, I went on a lunch date with a guy I used to work with. When the conversation got dry, I asked him if he went by “Chris” or “Christopher” these days. His name is Daniel. My brain knew my mistake as I said it. Just when I thought the silence couldn’t get more awkward. FML
Today, I was supposed to hear back from a job I interviewed for. The guy called me and told me I got it. I said "Thank you, thank you, thank you!!" He responded with "You're welcome Emily". My name isn't Emily, it's Kim. He got the numbers mixed up. FML
Today, I had my first job interview in months. The interviewer started by introducing herself and asking how I was. I got caught between introducing myself and telling her how I was and replied, "I'm Kate thanks." FML
Today, I went for a job interview. The woman interviewing me had such a thick accent that I had to keep asking her to repeat herself. She got so frustrated that she ended the interview super early. I don't think I got the job. FML
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jessxoxo28 5
well u should have said "thank u very much" and not sir
anglcdvl89 0
...So did you get the job?
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redbluegreen 41
This is actually similar to a very poorly made movie called Pat, which originated from a skit I think on SNL. But there are other ways to address someone then with sir or ma'am. You also could've asked what Chris was short for too. Like there's Christian and Christopher for men, Christina and Christine for women. Just sayin'. Are you trying to sound almost offensive with, "The interview went as good as it could have went" though? Because it sounds it.
TeratoMarty 6
I'm androgynous, too- I swear we don't do it to piss you off. Some people don't fit neatly in male/female boxes.
AlexZB 0
are you an idiot?
ecilart 0
why would you throw the extra "sir" at the end if you weren't even sure the interviewer was a man?
wingedspiritus 0
It probably slipped.
nick0011 0
Agreed. And What the hell is happening with these comments?!?! 1,2,3,81???
Me27 0
Why'd you choose if you weren't sure? YDI.
chellinha93 0
OMG I also hate when I see these ppl that I can't really define whether is a guy or a women. It just sucks. And when I think is a women, I try to see she/he has any breasts, but its very hard because usually they are a little fat. so it sucks to be her
slack3r9 0
heres an idea, look for the adams apple. YDI
bishoprsv2 0
I'm guessing you were talking to her via e-mail or phone?
rustyrox 0
Not your fault... Doesn't sound like they quite know either
vioh 0
Oh god, a few days ago I was complaining about that kind of person. God, just because you've been through menopause doesn't mean you have to hide the fact you have any sexuality whatsoever... -.-''' You didn't deserve it, I would've made the same mistake.
Cittenscollar 0
Or, y'know, some people don't fit neatly into what you have defined as proper genders and like to look how they want to look. Don't be insensitive.
Laci_Laine 0
I feel bad for people like that sometimes, but really, a little lipstick and a barette or something would fix that problem. If they don't male the effort to appear one gender or the other it's they're own fault
KerlyFries 0
I hate lipstick and hair clips give me a headache after about 10 seconds. Now, I have fairly big boobs and I think I have a feminine enough face considering I've had pixie cuts and never had any gender confusion brought to my attention. But if that weren't the case, should I make myself uncomfortable just so other people don't feel awkward? I think people would just avoid using any gender specific titles. I've had those situations and it is a little awkward but that doesn't mean they should go out of their way if that's not how they want to dress.
christina201288 6
You shouldn't - unless you wanted to be sure people wouldn't mistake you for a man. That's the choice.