M. Night Shyamalanadingdong

By Anonymous - 30/06/2020 05:02

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

I agree, your life sucks 2 550

You deserved it 166

Winter: Snow and Funny News
Snuggle up and laugh with our winter stories, where snow isn't the only thing sliding around! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

Nerves

By ADH2000 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I had a job interview. I stopped to take a pee in the lobby before I went in. I relaxed a bit too much at the urinal and accidentally farted. I chuckled about it like a 5 year-old for a few seconds. The guy who had been next to me at the urinal was the interviewer. FML

I agree, your life sucks 22 018

You deserved it 47 503

Foot in mouth syndrome

By Anonymous - 05/05/2024 12:00 - United States - Seattle

Today, I had an interview for a pretty interesting job. Everything was going smoothly until I referred to their company by the wrong name, not once, but three times. They politely corrected me each time, but I could see the resentment in their eyes, especially because it was the name of their main competitor. I probably won't be getting the job, huh? FML

I agree, your life sucks 93

You deserved it 770

By Anonyme - 29/05/2012 10:19

Today, I went to my first ever job interview, in a totally stressed out state. The employer's first question was: "What's your name?" I forgot. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 841

You deserved it 9 950

Not a good sign

By DeepFriedZombie - 09/08/2016 00:18

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

I agree, your life sucks 16 072

You deserved it 1 178

Chuds gonna chud

By Anonymous - 08/09/2023 16:00

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

I agree, your life sucks 521

You deserved it 1 167

Clueless

By jobless1 - 05/07/2015 04:04

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

I agree, your life sucks 27 665

You deserved it 2 134

Toxic workplace goals!

By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 23:37 - Australia - Mona Vale

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

I agree, your life sucks 56 845

You deserved it 3 736

By amyhyett - 28/01/2015 23:18 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I walked into a door on my way in to an interview, in front of the interviewer and a group of people waiting to be interviewed. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 633

You deserved it 3 417

By smellslikeahangover - 29/07/2015 02:55 - United States - San Francisco

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

I agree, your life sucks 26 837

You deserved it 1 829

By Jobless - 07/09/2010 23:27 - Canada

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

I agree, your life sucks 32 245

You deserved it 4 208

rockyannie 11

Tuesday 30 June 2020 5:16

that is discrimination. he should be reported. you don't deserve to not get a job based on your name.

RoyalSafari 26

Tuesday 30 June 2020 11:00

Are you sure the "terrible job interview" had nothing to do with it?

Comments

rockyannie 11

Tuesday 30 June 2020 5:16

that is discrimination. he should be reported. you don't deserve to not get a job based on your name.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 30 June 2020 5:25

You need to read a motivational book by the Duke basketball coach, Mike Shuh-SHEV-ski to see how he succeeded with a ******-up name. I just can't pronounce Mike!

RoyalSafari 26

Tuesday 30 June 2020 11:00

Are you sure the "terrible job interview" had nothing to do with it?

raven_of_azarath 34

Thursday 2 July 2020 22:20

It really depends on why it was terrible. If it was OP, then that’s probably it. But if it was because the interviewer was disinterested from the moment the interview started, then it’s on him.

youstupidfuckingidiot 5

Tuesday 30 June 2020 20:07

If you’re in America that’s a lawsuit and you can get rich!

Redgy22 26

Wednesday 1 July 2020 3:15

smh. How would that even work?

A-aron - BLM ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 3

Tuesday 30 June 2020 21:52

They can't do that, go to corporate or someone higher up and tell them about what you heard. thats not right.

Redgy22 26

Wednesday 1 July 2020 3:14

And start off a job you don't have by being a whiny bitch? I promise you they have another valid reason for not offering OP the job.

bl3ur0z3 17

Wednesday 1 July 2020 5:03

I'd be at the sink when he comes out of the stall and say "you can copy/paste my name in emails and it doesn't take most people to long time figure out what to call me out loud." Then walk out, leaving him worried about a discrimination suit.