s13495
Hull, United Kingdom
Today, I had my first interview in over a year. I panicked and passed out. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
United States
Keep cool
Today, after searching for a job for over a year now, I finally got an interview. The pressure made me so nervous that I passed out in the middle of it. FML
Tiffer27
United States
Today, I went to a very important job interview. I was so nervous that I passed out right in front of the interviewer's desk. FML
anonymous
This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff
New Zealand
Stress test
Today, I got so nervous that I actually peed my pants during a job interview. FML
Anonyme
Today, I went to my first ever job interview, in a totally stressed out state. The employer's first question was: "What's your name?" I forgot. FML
not on life, that's for fucking sure
United States
That went well
Today, I went to a big job interview. As I walked in, I tripped and fell flat on my face. Other highlights include my voice cracking multiple times, sweating profusely and getting uncontrollable nervous giggling. The interviewer eventually stared at me in disbelief and asked if I was high. FML
SenorPoopypants
Today, I shat myself during a job interview. FML
jzone32
This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff
Canada
Uh oh…
Today, I had my first job interview in years. While I was waiting for the manager to come out I realized I had forgotten the resume that I had printed out the night before, since he specifically asked me to bring one. FML
ugh
Tokyo, Japan
Today, I went to an important job interview. I was really anxious but tried to soldier on anyway. When I was called in, my nerves got so bad that I reverted to speaking my second language. Not first, second. I'm pretty sure I'm not getting the job. FML
Anonymous
Portland, United States
Ever decreasing circles
Today, I had to give presentation at work, for which I'd extensively prepared. However, as soon as I started speaking, I had a sudden panic attack and forgot everything I'd rehearsed. I stumbled through the presentation, feeling the embarrassment steadily grow in front of my colleagues. I almost passed out. FML
RIP job
Australia
Today, I had a job interview for an amazing opportunity. Too bad my nerves made me forget what the role was and where it was, mid-interview. FML
Top comments
misspulkadot24 17
Hey, you should interview at a mattress shop! You could go around saying "this mattress is so comfy, I could just-" and then pass out dramatically! I see a real future here.
amc597 28
I really hope they understand what happened, I'm sorry OP
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amc597 28
I really hope they understand what happened, I'm sorry OP
FiFiLovee 26
Martin!!
Rainhawk94 27
Lets just yell out random names
LowExpectations 30
I think #27 was referencing a Martin Lawrence joke where he passes out from a heat stroke. But just saying his name is way too vague. That's my best guess.
jojimugo 20
You got all that from Martin?? Impressive
FiFiLovee 26
No, as in I know the OP. He told me he got published and wanted me to find his post. >_> There was more to that comment but for some reason it got deleted. It wasn't a random post.
s13495 19
They sent an email the next day, it was actually 4 people on one side of a desk interviewing me, I'm really not good with interviews like that, but they said they understood and that they do high stress interviews like that to find people who work under pressure. I told them how I felt about it all and hey said to not worry about it, just to work on my confidence haha!
beserker81 12
No op is just stupid
mohamed_H 21
Oh don't worry op. I hope you get the job!
Welshite 40
Maybe I'm just a pessimistic bastard, but the odds that he impressed the interviewers enough for a call back are extremely low. Let's be real here.
etishuman22 32
You're not pessimistic, you're a realist like myself. But it's nice to try and make OP feel better.
jazzy_123 20
great attempt at trying to make OP feel better #2, but after something like that I doubt the chances are high...
evan_7899 28
Au Contraire #21, If he was applying to any basketball team he would've been hired on the spot
misspulkadot24 17
Hey, you should interview at a mattress shop! You could go around saying "this mattress is so comfy, I could just-" and then pass out dramatically! I see a real future here.
leonchen7498 12
*about to pass out because of nervosity* "So what made you choose this job?" "OH THIS MATRESS LOOKS NICE I CAN PASS OUT ON IT I MEAN SLEEP ON IT" *faint*
150493x 29
I think #3 pretty much covered that, #12.
leonchen7498 12
But i gave an example of a situation she could be in xD its something~
s13495 19
funny story, I used to work in a charity furniture shop that sold beds mainly, ironic really :)
theonex17 15
You'll do better next time! Everything happens for a reason
graceinsheepwear 34
The REASON OP passed out is from nerves. It's no deeper than There's. no universal truth here and saying there is is just new age pablum.
theonex17 15
Maybe you're just an overly cynical asshole. Try being encouraging for once in your life
MysticMonkey 9
I'm sure they will understand.
mn_shr 22
Umm, no they won't.
SmuggletheBudgie 15
yeah first impressions are everything, they won't hire someone if they assume they will pass out during a stressful situation. Regardless if this was only a one off event.
sexysaltshaker 11
You could ask for a second chance, maybe? :)
perdix 31
Before your next interview, get drunk and smoke a bunch of weed. At least, you'll make it through the interviews.
mectain 13
That's just a stupid comment
Pwn17 25
It's sarcasm. That should have been obvious.
CallMeMcFeelii 14
Hey, a little herb will definitely take the edge off. Now if you seriously want the job smoke a ton of meth and head in. You'll be so ******* fly they'll have no choice but hire someone who'll finish a days work in 20 minutes. That's just good business for both ends, and if you count the supplier, that makes three happy people!
Welshite 40
You do realize they drug test during the pre-hire process? Even if you have a fantastic interview, it'll be for naught once the drug results come in.
CallMeMcFeelii 14
Weed stays in your system for about a month, but most chems'll be out within 2-4 days, depending on how easily it breaks down inside you. Now that I said that, it's pretty obvious we were both joking..
Rainhawk94 27
Like really obvious.
Welshite 40
Oh thank you, Rainhawk94, would never have known. Despite their jokes, I do like to hand out reasonable comments and advice now and again.
BellaBear90 27
I don't know if it's a placebo effect but I've found Rescue Remedy really calms me down when I get anxious. Give it a try, take deep breaths and good luck with your next interview.
Shaowolf 17
At least they will remember you..
thatonegirlnic 10
Nerves just mean it's really important to you. So no shame there! It would be nice if you had a different nervous habit though...
AmexBlack 24
Oh dear! Imagine if OP peed himself every time he was nervous.. "Today, I had my first interview in over a year. I panicked and peed myself. The interviewer noticed the puddle under my chair. I don't think I'll be getting a call back :( FML"