Today, I had my first job interview. The manager asks me to sell him his pen. Thinking I'm all smart, I reenact the scene from the Wolf of Wall Street and say, 'Write down your name'. He calmly reaches into his drawer, takes out another pen and writes his name down. He then looks at me and laughs. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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
Today, I went to my first job interview. I didn't think I was doing too badly, until the interviewer said, "Wait a second, you're in high school?" I explained that the guy who'd called me had said that this wouldn't be a problem. I then watched as my interviewer left his desk to "deal" with him. FML
Today, I was in a café when a construction worker asked to borrow a pen. The only pen I had on me was my brand new Parker, which I reluctantly loaned him. As he was writing, he stopped to think, and happily chewed on the end of the pen, which he later returned to me, glistening in saliva. FML
Today, having just told me what a great job I've been doing, and how he'd really like to start giving me some more responsibility, my boss asked me if I'd sharpen a couple of pencils for him. FML
Today, I went to a job interview. It was my last shot of getting a job before my savings run dry. It all went well until I was asked why I wanted to join the company. I got flustered and stuttered, "Because I um, I like money?" The guy gave me the most insincere "We'll be in touch." ever. FML
Today, I went to a job interview super early and giddy with enthusiasm. While waiting in the lobby, I struck up a friendly conversation with a bloke who was also waiting around in a suit. I jokingly told him, “Good luck mate, but I’m getting this job.” Turns out he was the hiring manager. 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 went for a lunch interview for my dream job. The interview was great and at the end, I tried to seal the deal by complimenting my future boss. I said, "You're really hardworking. Do you always work on a Saturday?" He looked at me, smiled and then wrote something down. Today's Friday. FML
Today, I got a phone call from a number I didn't recognize. It was a man with a speech impediment, and I began imitating him. He was the manager of a store I applied at. He wanted to arrange an interview. FML
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Top comments
kayydb7 14
That's when you laugh it off as a joke, then sell him the pen.
keithsbooty 20
Nice try though
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keithsbooty 20
Nice try though
Kyle1dc 17
Don't say that! Your Hogwarts letter might not arrive.
joeyl2008 29
No it wasn't. The correct answer is to ask her questions a long the lines of "how long have you been in the market for a pen?" Or " what kind of pen are you looking for?". Then use her answers to try and sell her the pen.
garrett_8614 14
^That wouldn't convince me to buy a pen at all.
randome101 12
He's buying a pen here, not a house.
garrett_8614 14
"What kind of pen are you looking for?" "Oh I don't know, one that writes would be nice."
shessohighh 10
At least the boss laughed. Maybe OP made a fast recovery after his epic fail.
NellieeNell 18
Now I want to watch the movie just to understand the joke. :( I hate feeling left out lol
HighasaCloud 46
#13, you clearly haven't heard of the Alcubierre Drive. Read a science journal.
rosheno 4
Might if been better if he compared the pens and gave reasons why the one he wants to sell is superior, or just try to sell him a second pen.
arronu 9
your profile pic is excellent with your responses lol
CoolCookie210 22
I literally just watched the scene from the movie just to understand this.
EchoSerenity 15
Hey if it's a pen they'll be writing their name with, they're going to want one that looks good when doing so. Like the gel point or fine tipped pens. If you got a business going you'll want an impressive signature :D
JRtheSnowman 5
You have to watch it it's a great movie
EveningShades 6
best kind of pen
brivielle 15
#21. Seriously?!!! People are never in the market for a pen.
kayydb7 14
That's when you laugh it off as a joke, then sell him the pen.
sayyestothedress 24
Plz don't down vote me for this but what's "Wolf of Wall Street"?
redstone7693 29
its a movie
Riku714 25
A little bit of both pretty much
dudeman1212 22
Brazzers :)
TheLostLegend 2
How did he know?!!!!
ChenEighty 20
People watch movies.
thebigtwinkie 28
apparently he does not
TheLostLegend 2
It seems I have not learnt the ways of sarcasm yet...I suppose I will go sit in a corner now and think about my actions....
HarshD9619 34
Tough luck mate
Perfectly_Killer 14
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
he wasn't prepared for all your awesomeness.
Alexis2742 31
Yes he was
whenitdidhappen 14
boss - 1 leo - 0
foxwasalamb 24
explains leos life a little too accurately..
HappyItalian 38
He probably got the idea from the movie so he came prepared in case anyone tried to imitate that exact scene. He was looking for creativity.
CallMeBatman 15
Like a ninja, you didn’t see that one coming, huh?
SoundAlchemist 21
it came like a wreaking ball :p
xnikkilynn 11
I'm going to roll you off a cliff and laugh, as you fallll!
salespeople123 6
E for Effort
worldclassrager 41
I believe he figured he would say that...aside from that did you get the job?