Today, I filled out an application for a job at Dairy Queen. I handed my application to the manager along with my résumé, and he said he'd be in contact with me. Not even five minutes after I left, a friend who works there sent me a picture of my crumpled-up application in the trash. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was desperately handing out resumes. I came to my local grocery store and asked for a job application, the customer service rep told me all she needed was my resume. I smiled and gave it to her only to see her read it, laugh and put it straight in the garbage as I walked out. FML
Today, my job application for McDonald's was rejected. This is the second time. FML
Today, I submitted my application to a restaurant as a server. The manager, who is more than 30 years older than me, said he'd be calling me. He later texted me asking for a date instead of giving me a job. FML
Today, I put in an application to my local market for a job that I desperately needed. I was talking to the manager, he seemed pleased with my application and said he'll call me. As he walks into his private office, I hear the sound of a paper shredder. FML
Today, I applied for a new job as a maintenance technician. About 10 minutes after submitting my resume, I received a rejection letter. My girlfriend is their HR person. FML
Today, I was supposed to have my first job interview for a bakery franchise. Turns out all the applications are submitted to every store, and I was called to the wrong one. FML
Today, I spent two hours filling out an online application and questionnaire for a potential employer. The application stated that there were no right or wrong answers and to answer truthfully. I was automatically rejected. FML
Today, I received my fourth rejection email from McDonald's after applying for one position with them a few weeks ago. FML
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
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
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HowieDoIt 21
Screw the Queen, long live the Burger King! Together you can take down the cruel manager and rule the White Castle
HowAreYouToday 34
I dairy you to try Cold Stone next.
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HowieDoIt 21
Just a thought, maybe your friend took the picture just to screw with you. Pretty sure they wouldn't actually toss something like that out that quickly.
SpideyRules 9
That's actually illegal. Companies are required to keep your application on file for at least a year, by Federal guidelines.
lambda_fml 40
I dont think this one even went On the record.
vewwe 20
Why does it matter if he keeps the application or not? It's quite obvious here that he's not gonna employ OP. I don't think it will make OP happier knowing the application is in his office for a year collecting dust!
outoftown 27
38 - Unless there is a specific "trash" for shredding, the manager mishandled OP's personal info; she'll now have to put fraud alerts on all her financial accounts and maybe hire a identity protection service.
BellaBelle_fml 23
I'm not sure, but I believe that the whole keeping the applications for a specific time frame even when they were not hired may be due to unemployment insurance records. If you have unemployment insurance you are required to fill out a form every week or so and state when and where you have applied to so they know that you are genuinely active in seeking employment. If you haven't applied anywhere in that week or two then they will discontinue your benefits. But I may be wrong. I'm just trying to give a reason for keeping a record of applications for any time period.
karlcolt45 19
man I feel that. there just isn't any work out there
guccimama 2
that's illegal...
lambda_fml 40
Thats very rude and ill-mannered. Some queen.
jdime209 2
I have a shot gun, want to borrow it? Lol
PenguinBitch 44
Maybe it's the "Excessive ************" you wrote down for any skills that you have.
perdix 31
#33, and were they rejected for their onanism or their poor spelling?
bishbosh 7
I hear that. Dont lose heart. We're all suffering in terms of finding jobs. Maybe have a look over your cv and see if you can make any improvements. It's all about selling yourself.
lux0rd 18
Your friend doesn't sound much like a friend if thats how he tells you "you didn't get the job"
sugarbear0727 19
Thats illegal. You can sue. They have to keep your application for at least six months.