Today, I went for an interview regarding a seasonal position I'd been offered at a grocery store. The manager showed up 45 minutes past the scheduled interview time, cheerfully greeted me, and took me back to his office, just to tell me that they don't hire seasonal help. Ever. FML
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Today, I showed up on time for a job interview. After waiting for about three hours, I was informed that the manager had "better things to do" than interview me. FML
Today, I went into a store for an interview. I've had several places wanting to talk to me and this job was a lot lower paying. I got a little cocky and when offered the job, I said I wanted some time to finish my other interviews first and see what my options were. The manager then took back his offer. FML
Today, I had my first job interview in ages. I went in early, but instead of anyone telling me, they waited for the manager to come and get mad at me because it was supposed to be an online interview. I apologized and we went ahead with the interview, but she seemed disinterested and annoyed. I don’t think I got the job. FML
Today, I had a job interview. The moment I walked into the room, the interviewer said, "OK, I will interview you, but there is no way I'm hiring you." FML
Today, I went in for I thought would be an interview for a promotion, but turns out there was no interview set up, and they'd already decided who would be the next manager. FML
Today, I had an interview scheduled for 10:05. When I got there, someone was talking to them, so I sat down to wait. Little did I know this wait would be 45 minutes. I got told to go home and that I'd be rescheduled. FML
Today, I had a job interview. I was almost late due to road closure and being blocked in my street by the trash truck. The "interview" turned out to be a hiring fair, with lots of other people. I had to wait outside for 3 hours in the sun with no shade, water or food. I didn't get the job. FML
Today, I had a job interview. I got there as quick as I could, having to travel two hours into a city I'd never been to. When I arrived, they told me I was turned down for being too late. They'd rescheduled the interview an hour earlier and I wasn't notified of the change. FML
Today, I had a job interview at a Holiday Inn. I got there ten minutes early and sat until 1:00 p.m., then told the person at the front desk I was there for my interview. She called the manager, who said that no interviews were scheduled today. I'd gone to the wrong Holiday Inn. FML
Today, I'm a cashier in a grocery store. The visiting regional manager tore me a new one for being lazy. His reason? After working a double shift with no break, I decided to sit down for a minute when things got slow. FML
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toughchick14 15
I feel like they should tell people in advance that they don't offer seasonal positions or at least have the courtesy to show up on time. Sorry OP better luck next time!
olpally 33
Should've left after waiting 45 minutes, that tells you it was a shit store to work for and the manager is already being a douche. Keep searching.
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Zomg_Okay 27
Unless you're desperately in need of money, you're probably better off. With a manager that unprofessional would you really want to work there?
Zebediabolical 45
If I was still a teenager I'd totally want to work for that kind of slack-ass place. If the manager can't even be on time for an interview he's going to be otherwise occupied instead of looking for me to clean up the spilled olive oil on aisle 3.
HortonThelephant 15
They took your job!
Kukironosuke 16
dey took her JAWB!
Martinez0285 28
Derrrka deeeerrrr
Tdrizzzzzly 19
They took his dog!
annie_nk 23
His yob!
HortonThelephant 15
They broke his jaw!
flockz 20
my jeeerb!
chanellgymnast 17
He may have been friendly, but he could've at least been courteous enough to let you know these things in advance.
freshko21 6
Take the job and put your two weeks notice at the end of the season. Add on your note, "leaving partly for making me wait 45 minutes that day ahole!".
emeraldisle 30
If you read the FML correctly you'll notice OP said they don't hire seasonal help.
evilplatypus 39
To be fair, owls aren't known for their reading skills. Why else would Wizards use them for the mail? A parrot or crow would probably read all the letters before delivering them.
freshko21 6
It's ok you guys, I don't blame you for being stupid. I was clearly saying that OP could take a full time or part time position and quit when OP is ready, which in OP's case, would be at the end of the season. Poor kids must have been C average students in high school.
Uhscanherdarklee 10
^What?
cristy91 33
You should have started with "if they offered you a regular position then..." so people would understand you can read and interpret correctly. Also, don't insult the people who down voted you, you were unclear in your post and you can't blame people for not understanding exactly what you meant.
freshko21 6
65 - You're absolutely right. I was quite rude. lol
Jemm_fml 29
Visit them on Christmas Eve, look them dead in their tired, hollow eyes and buy a box of hot cocoa. Pay for it in coins. Don't forget to complain about their piss poor customer service.
iLuvsIt 10
Or just move on with your life. Whatevs.
rawr_ily96 24
Yeah, it's not the employees' fault that their boss likes to waste others' time.
love_me_electric 20
Why punish the poor employees? It's bad enough they have to work for such a terrible person.
Jemm_fml 29
I meant the manager, of course, the other employees have nothing to do with it. Given it's a grocery store it's likely OP will see the manager himself.
ozpunker 20
Maybe they just don't have any yobs available.
Feverrotes 15
I'm wondering if he took you back in to his office to see if you have what it takes to change his mind about opening up a position. If you know what I mean.
lishajoy777 14
Damn. having to wait that long AND not getting the job?! fyl
Zebediabolical 45
They were probably betting on how long you'd stay. The over/under was probably like 30 minutes.
jelly713 19
Apply everywhere. It's tough to find a job nowadays right away. It takes time, effort & knowing what to do to be a good candidate. Work on making an amazing résumé, sound sophisticated but don't lie. You don't need to lie if you know how to write. Then apply & start to follow up by calling locations, asking questions, & showing up in person. Résumé needs 5 sections: Summary/Objective, Skills/Qualifications, Work Experience/History, Education, References. Summary is a short paragraph describing you as an individual, your outlook & goals when it comes to seeking work. Skills are a list of things you can do, relevant to the jobs you apply for. Work experience, describe whatever experience you have working or doing volunteer work if you've never had a job, but don't make a mistake of skipping this, this is important, I'm sure you've done babysitting, extra curricular activities at school or random volunteer work. Education, you fill in schools you've went to, the address & dates you attended those schools. References, have 3 people's number, address & email who can speak well of you when employers call (most employers don't this, they just ask for this, they rather call your past employers). The part a lot of people do wrong from my experience is Skills on their résumé. People don't know what to put down besides what they find online: self efficient, problem solving, quick learner, etc, great to write in your objective/ summary section to describe who you are but it doesn't explain what you are capable of doing. Skills I put on my résumé include: Can type 60 WPM (office requirement), English Proficient, Can lift 25 lbs (restaurant/barista/retail requirement), knows basic math (cashier requirement), etc. they're things I can do & they can relate to many jobs. Sorry, it's long but I do hope this helps OP find a job. From experience this is how I nailed jobs without connections, even in my area where it's high competition. I did it all on my own, it's do-able but it takes a bit longer. Just remember to have a positive out look to have a positive likable attitude employers will like. Be confident in yourself too. You'll find a job in no time.
Feverrotes 15
This definitely ranks among the leaders in the "Longest Comment in FML History" Award.
uhmaizing 3
Uneducated jobs are quite vast actually. Educated jobs notso. Also, I think 5 sections is a bit much. And references should be seperate. Unless you have been in a professional position for like 10 years, it should not be more than one page. Im not a career counselor, so i am not 100% sure.