Today, my parents switched phone companies, which changed the phone number. Two days ago, I dropped off over 15 job applications with my 'old' number on all of them. There is a waiting period before I can reapply anywhere. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after applying at over 30 businesses over the past 6 months, I have had not one single call. I later find out that I was using my old phone number on the applications, and my secondary phone was my mom's. She thought they were telemarketers. FML
Today, after handing out several résumés for several jobs, I realized that I forgot to add my phone number to them. FML
Today, I have been waiting for a call from a job I applied for. I soon got a text from my current boss, who doesn't know I'm job hunting, letting me know that the recruiter was trying to reach me. It turns out that the phone number on my resumé was wrong. FML
Today, I discovered that I needed to reapply for my job in order to have a chance at keeping it. The applications closed yesterday. FML
Today, I realized after turning in my resume to over 100 job openings over the past month, that the resume I've been submitting does not have my phone number or any other contact information besides my name. FML
Today, I decided to modify my resume since I've handed out over 30 of them in the past couple of weeks and I haven't gotten any calls back. As soon as I opened it on word document, I noticed that I had forgotten to include my phone number for employers to contact me. FML
Today, after being unemployed for over four months, I got a call from a company I've wanted to work for for over 2 years. After they were about to set up an interview, they called me by a different name. After correcting them, they hung up on me. Turns out they had the wrong number. FML
Today, I realized after sending out countless copies of my resume to companies, I failed to add my phone number on it. FML
Today, I have applied to over 50 different jobs in the last month. I have NOT received a call or email back from any of them. FML
Today, I had to change my mobile number because I was getting abuse from a guy, so I sent my new number to all of the people on my contact list. Including him. FML
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Top comments
diamondgirlx 0
why dont you just call where you applied, give them your name, and let them know your number has been changed. is your brain functioning?
TaterLuv 0
YDI for not knowing you can just call these employers and let them know you need to make a change to your application.
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Comments (81)
diamondgirlx 0
why dont you just call where you applied, give them your name, and let them know your number has been changed. is your brain functioning?
SeanFredrick 3
^ what difference does that make?
legonut4 0
its funny because you cant get in to those 15 jobs because your phone number changed
uhazsquiads 0
lol nice name OP but still that sucks :/
iCJ86 0
number1 completely agree
insertusernamehe_fml 0
it's funny because you said "it's funny because you can't get in to those 15 jobs because your phone number changed."
Corvec 4
If it's a cell phone, you have 30 or 60 days to port your number out, which typically takes less than a week. I'm guessing that's not the case - but honestly, most places won't hire applicants that don't call back about the application status. tldr - stop bitching and think.
diet_otaku 0
my thoughts exactly. not only is it a simple solution to the problem, it shows that you're serious about getting the job (as opposed to just dropping off an application and forgetting about it).
moofin123456 0
or he could just be very lazy and wait it out...that's what I'd do >_>
skroal 7
YDI for having parents that like 'change'.
TaterLuv 0
YDI for not knowing you can just call these employers and let them know you need to make a change to your application.
flotar 0
OP, don't bother... with your reasoning you just proved you don't deserve A JOB... ANY JOB. All you had to do was call them and give them your new number, that simple. And please, get yourself a cell phone, and stop blaming your folks for your mistakes. q
Miss_Represented 0
Go in to where you DROPPED them off and check the 'status', then tell them your # changed
IgniteCS 0
its funny cayse u are an idiot who doesnt realise that u can call
osirisfrost 0
hurr durr
spaceboyftw 0
haha u have just been telefucked
ImaBmyLonurTees 0
yeah just call the places back. and get a cell phone, tard
heystephanie 0
Good luck getting a job that way. Also, you NEVER call people to inire about the application process. If you are going to check on it, always go in person so that they don't get the impression that you're a lazy ass who won't take a little while out of your schedule to go to the business and ask in person.
xiShawnx 0
1st??!?!
imaginaryvoice 18
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illmatic2 16
^^^ I don't know why, but I thought that was hilarious.
SeanFredrick 3
Moderation commented.
imaginaryvoice 18
Momment Coderated. And thank you? Lol :)
bballchamp43 0
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illmatic2 16
^^^ You forgot the period. Nice try.
SeanFredrick 3
Crap. I said "Comment vaporized." and it disappeared that was weird
imaginaryvoice 18
Comment obliterated.
imaginaryvoice 18
Lmao Sean. And 35, fail
SeanFredrick 3
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imaginaryvoice 18
God damn you chuck norris. I wanted to see that comment
OochenSnoochen 15
Comment gone to the bathroom.
Trollz4daLULZ 2
YDI for making a combo. C-C-C-C-C-C-COMBO BROKEN!!!
gc327072 31
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holly_fly 34
Comment in need of a sandwich.
ronton 4
haha sucks to be you!
xFalftastic 1
ydi for not thinking like 1
iamepiclee 3
eeeeeeee, sux for you! why don't u go by where u apply and update them, or call them. sometimes employers lk when people take initiative, but what do I no? ;)
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
Not how to write, apparently.
abstar 0
63 - my thoughts exactly.
Tamu_Chan 0
You ought to call them and let them know, give them the heads up.
iR0ckSkinnys 3
Wow that really sucks! Did you put your email down too? Maybe they can contact you by that?
squishy_pillow 0
As has been said before, call or stop by to update your resume with the new number. that's pretty common knowledge...
oxoashleeoxo 6
Yeah, the smart thing to do would be to call them and give them your new phone number. If not, your obviously not deperate for a job.
xerikax3 0
Maybe if they call and don't get an answer, they will email you. But if you knew you were going to get a new phone soon you should've waited until you knew what your new number was going to be.
jdp2496 0
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