By lexithepirate - 30/12/2014 18:40 - United States - Adrian

Today, I called asking about a job I interviewed for 3 weeks ago. It's a scummy call center where known drug addicts work. They told me I wasn't getting the job. I guess my high school diploma and being drug-free makes me not good enough to work there. FML
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ChibiChibi_fml 27

"abuse money by buying drugs" In what way is that abusing money? People buy beer and cigarettes all the time. They spend money on tattoos, which by all arguments can be just as addictive and are technically just as useless as recreational drugs . You yourself appear to have piercings which I would argue are just as big of a waste of money as any drug someone might do. You can't argue that they add to your quality of life in any significant way. They don't cure cancer, put food on the table, or pay for that college you are trying to save up for. They are just something you got because you thought they were cool. What a person does in their free time does not necessarily effect what they do at work. If the "known drug addicts" are doing their jobs and doing them correctly, you have no place to speak about whether they should have that job or not. You are no more deserving of a job than anyone else who wants to and actually does work. This is especially true if the person hired over you is older with more experience in the field.

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Miss_Moody23 19

I don't know how it is in America, but here in Australia, a lot of places look down on tattoos and piercings even though it is discrimination. What someone does in their private life that doesn't affect their ability to work, doesn't matter to the company. How a person looks on a day to day basis at work, apparently does. And by the way, I smoke pot and I work full time and study. So not every person who uses drugs doesn't deserve to work.

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Mf2307 15

doesnt really sound like the job is worth it to me

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VoodooPriestess 16

Geez. . . everyone acts like posting an FML to complain about something in a limited box means your being bitchy. Chances are OP wrote this to blow off steam. And I get her jab at drug addicts. I doubt she means potheads. I mean drug addicts are notorious for going to work high, getting high at work, missing work days in their drug induced stupor, stealing. Maybe OP did word it like she was above the position, but again BLOWING OFF STEAM.

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amberv61 22

Blowing off steam and being arrogant are two different things. Instead of going off on the people that are working there she could have sat down and questioned what she did wrong. Maybe that job just wasn't for her. If it's a last resort she could have come off as arrogant in her interview without realizing it.

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danielhartlesss 13

OP has a high school diploma and is drug free? Good job, welcome to 70% of American civilization that also has a diploma and no drug problem! Get off your ******* high horse and accept that you didn't get the job.

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amileah13 26

Honey, that just means you're TOO good to work there. You can get a way better job than that! Good luck to you in finding a good job!

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Clevelandians 17

Maybe they don't need new employees. You aren't any better than what they have already, obviously

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dragoongirl90 34

Omfg OP don't listen to all of these jerks. I knew what you meant and I applaud you for being clean and on the straight and narrow. They're all defensive because they have such low self-esteems and they know deep down abusing drugs is wrong.

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Dynosaur_dollie 38

Or maybe it's because OP is a very self righteous stuck up individual. Being on the straight and narrow doesn't make you better than anyone, nor does it make you a good person, just means you made a much healthier life choice. yay you. People who abuse drugs are still humans that deserve their jobs is their willing to work effectively. As well as typically individuals with substance abuse issues often have mental health issues in need of professional help.. not somehow less than you.

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DrummerWS 23

Well the next place will be better won't it! Sounds more like a lucky escape than anything else

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x3sarax3 17

Yupp.. Sounds like it was your poor attitude that hindered you in qualifying for the job.

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xfyle1130 1

You're better than that! Don't let the negative commenters get to you. Something better will come along!

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samm6697 9

In time, things will work out.. I suppose that place just wasn't meant to be. Or maybe they specifically hired those people because they are trying to help them?

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