Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. 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 got a call about a job interview, saying I was hired. I was ecstatic, until they called me back and said they'd called the wrong applicant. They called again later, saying there'd been a mistake and I really was hired. When I went in to confirm it, they said they'd never heard of me. FML
Today, I interviewed with a company 5 times over the course of 7 weeks. It was going really well and although not my dream job, it would provide a step up for my family. I got the offer letter at 1 PM! As I’m reading it, I realize it’s actually addressed to the other finalist. Sent to me, not for me. Offer rescinded. FML
Today, after three interviews, I accepted an offer for my dream job and submitted my notice. The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer. I'm now officially unemployed. FML
Today, after having tried for months to get a promotion at work, I finally had an interview for a higher position. Everything went great, and I was told I would get a call next week for my second interview. I went back to my desk, only to get an email stating they're canceling the position. FML
Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML
Today, I got a call from an ad agency offering me a job. I was so excited, because I've been looking for work for a few months now and really wanted to work for them. An hour later, they called apologizing, because they'd made a mistake and offered the job to the wrong person. FML
Today, I got a call and was offered a position with a company that I really wanted to work for. I just had to wait a week to confirm that everything was good to go. Ten seconds after ending the call, they called back and said that they'd called the wrong person. The offer was for someone else. FML
Today, after waiting 3 months to see if I got the job I had applied for, I was told that they never received my application. Turns out that the email address that they told me to send it to was not being checked anymore and that they would be happy to consider me for the following year. FML
Today, I found out that I didn't get a job I really wanted, despite doing well on third round interviews (3 hours with 6 people), and having a good connection with the person I would've reported to. Now I'm upset and dropping the ball on emailing interviewers for the other good leads I have. FML
Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML
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eddeeezzyy 19
Though it was an honest mistake of them, I find it rude that they included "definitely not interested" in the email.
LimeGreenCutie 9
Nice of them to correct the mistake before you went in again.
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LimeGreenCutie 9
Nice of them to correct the mistake before you went in again.
s13495 19
OP should have replied with a word beginning with F and ending with Uck you!
LindsayxMoore 18
nothing like putting salt in the wound. they should have been more professional about it cause that was just downright rude. like getting denied a job isnt bad enough in the first place.
\ 28
My question is, why the hell don't they just give them a chance with a probationary period? How do they magically know whether or not they'll do a good job?
hayyyyleyyyybaby_fml 14
They can't hire everyone who applies...
Eek74 11
To #20: I interview about two people per week for my company, which for most applicants are their dream job. While I can't tell if somebody will do a good job, I often can tell that somebody will do a bad job. I interview for technical positions; I have a go-to technical problem that I have candidates try to solve. A good candidate will solve it in less than 20 minutes (and sometimes less than ten minutes), without needing any help. A bad candidate will spend 45 minutes+ and need many hints; a really bad candidate will be unable to solve the problem at all, even with a large number of hints and spending all the time I have available for the interview. And as we often have candidates move long distances (sometimes across continents) to work for us, it is much better for both them and us if we can do a reasonable determination before they start - having them do probation and being thrown out is expensive for us and annoying for them.
joopjoop 19
I had the same thing happen but I actually went in before they told me
eddeeezzyy 19
Though it was an honest mistake of them, I find it rude that they included "definitely not interested" in the email.
Kamon97 23
Still way to kick someone when they're down :/
Eek74 11
"Definitively aren't interested" is the original poster's interpretation of what they said, and not necessarily a direct quote. For instance, I could have said something like "I think we unfortunately have to go separate ways; but we do hope that you'll find something that fits well with your skills and ambitions" for a candidate that we were sure we didn't want, or "You're unfortunately not a fit for what we have now; we will call you if there's a position we think you may fit" for a good candidate that we feel is somebody we might want, but not now and for this position. Both of these might be taken by a candidate as a "Definitively aren't interested" - which is true, but it's isn't the whole story or how we would say it.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
It could've been worse, op. They could've wanted you to come back in so they could show you someone they newly hired.
Ari1337 15
I don't think any professional business does that. At all.
nooneherer 5
Soooooo why would they waste company time just to show him up?
RentABozo 4
Kinds of adding insult to injury. Don't worry OP, you'll get that job one day
CptnHowdyy 13
Aww, don't give up! You'll get it eventually.
olpally 33
That's just devastating, especially in this economy. Keep trying op.
abbyycarper 13
Aww you will find a better job!
cosicosei 22
There are always more fish in the sea
NeighSoulSister 6
I don't think that saying fits with this FML.
jojimugo 20
Not unless OP's dream job was a fisherman
gc327072 31
I know how you feel. It's always been my dream job to work for Dr. Evil, but the qualifications are steep, and when I called about a follow-up, the interviewer simply replied "How about NO?" But I will keep applying. Maybe some day…
tman1985 9
you were the diet coke of evil. Just one calorie, not evil enough
DocBastard 40
Aw, that's terrible. But chin up! I'm sure you'll find your dream job. No. No you won't. Because you suck. Haha, I'm only kidding. You're awesome, and soon your time will come. Except that it won't. You're the worst. Ever.
Welshite 40
Forgot to take your medicine again, hmm?
iAlissa 34
You can smell the bipolar. What an indecisive aroma