Today, I went to a big job interview. Eventually, the guy subtly enquired about my political beliefs. He seemed pretty laid-back and cool, so I told him, at which point he just chuckled and told me to leave. When I threatened to report him, he just said, "Who're they gonna believe, you or me?" 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 went to a big job interview. Everything went well at first, with the interviewer being impressed by my CV. I was then interrogated over not having a Facebook account, and practically accused of being a criminal, because people without them "always have something to hide". 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
Today, it's job interview day. In the elevator on the way there, I overheard potential candidates talking about the boss of the company, mocking his alleged lack of credibility. Who's the boss? Me. They don't know that yet. FML
Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML
Today, I had a job interview. The only moment I impressed the interviewer was when I talked about drama. He started to talk about a play I hadn't seen, but I decided to agree on everything he was saying. Suddenly he said, "the play doesn't actually exist." I silently left the room. 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 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, 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 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, while waiting for a job interview, a woman sat down next to me and asked if I was here for the job too. Thinking she was also an applicant, I tried to demoralise her, and said the job was going to be a complete joke. With that, she stood up and said, "Do you still want to go into my office?" She was the interviewer. FML
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stoych 19
Would you really want to work for someone who cannot accept other peoples beliefs anyway?
ragini95 16
Complain anyway. That's just not ******* cool. If he did it to you, he'll have done it to other people.
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Comments (111)
worldclassrager 41
That's bias...and it says right on the application they will hire anyone no matter what they believe...yes they won't believe you but having this post might give you the upper hand...
graceinsheepwear 34
You think writing an accounting of it and posting it on a website called **** My Life ifs going to confer any kind of upper hand? In what fantasy world is that?
olpally 33
Report him anyways and move on. He's just another prick manager.
Ins0mau 20
What's religion have to do with it? Reread?!
slooby_fml 25
27 - politics can be pretty serious when it's issues such as gay marriage, abortion, etc. That kind of stuff can affect a lot of people's lives in a big way. I'd say it's justified to take it seriously
CallMeMcFeelii 14
I didn't know dinosaurs were so into politics.. Haha I'm just kidding, but on a serious note, that's exactly why you leave your political views outside of work. You may be pro-life while your boss is pro-choice, that'll screw up your work relationship and work environment if you have a especially having a heated debate over the subject. Some people can not handle different views than their own, and you don't want that to mess up your job.
aeonsoul 12
That's why you go moderate, and dish some bullshit about how every party has it's pros and cons
aeonsoul 12
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perdix 31
Tell them what you truly believe, but for thirty pieces of silver, you'll tow the company line.
toxxickittyy 19
This is why I record any private conversations with 'bosses' on my phone. Solid proof.
AngrySailor 17
I believe all politicians are self serving scum. I hate them all equally.
Thundering_Jibbs 13
^ What a well thought out and relevant comment
FrankHotpants 31
This man clearly takes you for a fool, by law there are several things employers may not ask such as religions/political views, it's irrelevant.