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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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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TheDrifter 24
For example, a number of energy companies ask about applicants views on certain political movements and politically charged projects by other companies, as those supporting certain movements have caused billions in damages to property and staged attacks causing loss of life and environmental damage. Also unionized companies will ask about views on topics that concern organized labor, as employees are forced to join and if there are too many that are unhappy with the political actions of the union they could force the union out.
daboar 5
i have a feeling there is more to the story than this
Acrlyx 8
Two words #42. Colbert Report.
burningpassion69 6
He can legally ask u that question
dereksmalls1985 7
By law, he shouldn't have even asked about your personal beliefs.
TheyCallMeDamien 18
Report him anyway to corporate at least it's on record. If he keeps doing that and people keep reporting a pattern will emerge. Or you can flood his inbox from an anonymous email account with oppositional propaganda to your hearts content.
chosha_fml 27
No-one who would ask that in a job interview is cool and laid back. But what a prick anyway. Hope you find a job soon OP.
iwadasn 33
No matter how laid back he seemed, you shouldn't have answered the question. That has no place in a job interview.
redstone7693 29
What a ********
Brad31_fml 21
Sorry, but YDI. One of the first things I learnt is to never treat or talk to a boss as another mortal "man". They're authoritarians who, during an interview, are looking for an excuse to burn you. Never give them one.