Today, wanting to be on time for my first job interview, I woke up at the crack of dawn and walked almost an hour through a thunderstorm. When I arrived, I was told that the manager wasn't in today, because of the bad weather. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I woke up early for a job interview. I got lost and arrived an hour late, only to find out it was the wrong day. 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
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Today, I took a two-hour bus ride to get to orientation, got stuck a block away because the pedestrian sidewalk was closed, waited half-an-hour for my ride in the rain, when someone called the cops on me for acting suspicious. I got to the interview soaking wet, and they told me they'd rescheduled. FML
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Today, I woke up at 3 a.m. to get ready for a "fun work retreat". After driving 2 hours to the site, I find that nobody's there. After about half an hour standing there freezing, I get an email from my boss, telling me that, "It's canceled due to bad weather." FML
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missalkali 8
there's no bus? subway? train? taxi? couldn't call first? they couldn't call you? not to mention the manager couldn't find a mode of transportation because of the rain? "wet" the heck is up with that?
DocBastard 40
And that's why you always call to confirm, especially when it's an hour walk. Lesson learned, I hope.
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Comments (47)
MrElephant 5
What a douche.
TurtleSmile 14
Totally. Hopefully your potential boss will appreciate your initiative.
Sandsh8rk 36
Look on the bright side, at least you got some exercise!
ColdplaySucks 18
It's better than missing the job interview altogether.
sniperkit 10
12 has a point- This may impress your potential future employer because it shows commitment. Props to you, OP, and good luck getting that job!
colebe66 1
Ur a douche for calling someone else one
HazzaBoo 3
Lol I like your profile picture...I just laughed for like 10 minutes :)
Turtle_rebellion 10
24- and you're a douche for being a hypocrite and calling someone a douche for calling someone else a douche.
IworkAt711 14
24, what does that say about you?
Seals_ 2
24- You are calling yourself a douche you dumbass
Meettitan 14
36- You're a jackass for calling him a douche, for calling him a douche, for calling him a douche. C-C-C-Combo Breaker!
colebe66 1
Ur all gay
gingerwithsoul_fml 6
15- what bright side? It was raining...
Goldenchest 14
Why would you walk in the rain before an interview?
missalkali 8
there's no bus? subway? train? taxi? couldn't call first? they couldn't call you? not to mention the manager couldn't find a mode of transportation because of the rain? "wet" the heck is up with that?
Dallasluver19 14
That was such a stupid comment.
007type 26
18- On the contrary, I think it covered everything.
baconftw 9
At least you can show up next time, completely dry! (Hopefully)
captainburke 5
Well they were going to a job interview so perhaps they didn't have money for transportation
marmlr339 14
Never work for a company where the interviewer doesn't turn up. Been there, done that. They think they are better than everyone else and will treat you like shit for as long as you work there!
SamanthaCassieL 10
Kay, you're in Canada dude, you live in every type of weather. Suck it up and go to work! I've shown up to work when there's been feet of snow! And I bus/walk too! Good job for showing initiative!
charlieisawesome 4
I think that was like the worst pun ever..
ninjacapo 2
I agree. What kinda boss doesnt show up for work because its raining? Unless you are IN hurricane downpours, go to work >.< lazy people.
annihil8or 15
It's usually up to the interviewer to call and cancel because of bad weather. But walking an hour through rain dressed in interview clothes is stupid. Could've asked a friend or someone to drop you off or cab it.
Trainspotting_fml 9
I bet that went down a storm with you...
realeah 4
Haha. You're just so punny. Laughing hysterically. -_-
Dallasluver19 14
9- *Funny.
007type 26
22- *Punny (as in intended pun)
astoryofroses 9
no point in doing that because even if he's there you'd be dripping wet during the interview
SilverInGray 25
He might've brought dry clothes with him.
007type 26
4- Ever heard of raincoat/umbrella/rainshoes etc etc?
mfischer 17
Besides, walking through a thunderstorm might be interpreted correctly as showing dedication, a trait that the company involved apparently is in need of.
DocBastard 40
And that's why you always call to confirm, especially when it's an hour walk. Lesson learned, I hope.
patrickalamo 48
Or when you are there explain to the secretary (you know the person with the real power and gets things done) , you just walked an hour and is there anyway you could gave a phone interview right now.
marmlr339 14
But if you call to confirm, it might look like you forgot the time of the interview.
DocBastard 40
No, it will make you look prepared and conscientious.
Annis_x3 7
71- You're not calling to ask for the interview time, you're calling to confirm that the interviewer will indeed be present at said predetermined time.
badboy320645 5
he should not have to call they should have called him if it was raining so bad the manager didn't come in. it's the managers fault not the OP
mixzies 6
What a jerk. He could've called you and told you he wouldn't be able to make it.
mixzies 6
Who voted YDI?
babalooisbabaloo 5
They would be lucky to have such a dedicated employee, kudos to OP
LouAMT51B 2
You did good. I hope you get the job. You would make an excellent employee. Best of luck to you!
doglover100 29
He could've called you. I think you would've made a good employee, very reliable.
Kaykay2565 9
At least they didn't say someone else got the job!!!