By speaknoevil1 - 29/01/2016 06:03 - United States - Gainesville
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Hey guys! OP here. So let me explain what happened a little more. My friend and I are studying the same thing and the job is related to our field. I told her that I was applying there because I thought she would do the same thing if she would've found out about the opportunity. She only likes to take initiative when she thinks I'm going to be doing something that furthers my career and takes it like a competition. Anyway, she applied almost immediately after i told her and got an interview on the same day as I did. The mix up was due to a new intern mixing up our resumes since we came in at about the same time and we have similar backgrounds. The manager called and said he would handle it if I wanted to and I was about to say yes (because I was agitated on how unfair it was) and something stopped me. I didn't want to lose a friend over a job and she is quite grudgeful so I don't need that in my life. As fate would have it, I was offered an even better paid internship in Europe working along really great people and I couldn't be happier. Wow this is long but, anyway, thanks for everyone's advice!
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wow let the chaos ensue. Plot twist the manager is evil and did it on purpose.
Well you earned it she didn't, she'll understand if she's a good friend.
Take the position. You got it fair and square and it isn't fair to you for your friend to be mad about it, it was the company's mistake, not yours. But as an employee you could always put in a good word for your friend if they have any other positions available?
Okay honestly this is terrible, because it could mean taken your friend's job. At the same time, it isn't much different from you getting hired instead of them in the first place. You should've been prepared for something similar. Still, the company should fire your friend anyway unless they were the second best candidate.
Imagine the opposite situation. Would you be mad If he took the position he deserved? What would you like your friend To do? On the other hand, the company shouldnt tell your friend you decided it, just that they made a mistake and the position wasnt his/hers.
Excellent point. If the company revokes the position from friend and says sorry we made a mistake, there's no burden on OP. Might be a little awkward but it's certainly not backstabbing.
#21 I completely agree, why is this OPs problem? Why are they even asking OP if they want to make the choice of hire or fire. It's the managers fault, they made the mistake, they should have called the friend first and let them know the error, then called OP and congratulated them on their new position. Then OP should have found out from the friend later about the ordeal. Not be stuck in the middle, and potential cause a rift in a relationship. This shouldn't be moral dilemma, it should be the managers job to fix their own mistakes. If it was mean and I was put in this situation, I would be reporting the manager to a hire ups. That has to be illegal. OP is in no position to make choices for a company she isn't even
***If it was me and I was put in this situation, I would be reporting the manager to a higher up. That has to be illegal or something. OP is in no position to make choices for a company she isn't even working for. Edit*** Page glitched on me sorry
corky1992
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I'd take it and if she gets mad then oh well. Hopefully she will understand though.
FYL op. Do what's best for you and your friend and discuss the mistake with your friend. Good luck!
I'm sure if you'd get off FML and talking about your problems with strangers and told her what happened, she would step down and give it to you.
Talking to strangers can be helpful sometimes you dummy. If you don't know that, you probably should stop commenting. I find it hypocritical that you still commented even though you feel it's a waste of OP's time.
Okay, you "dummy". But in all honesty it is kind of a waste of time to post shit on FML or iFunny, I mean people might say they care, people might think they care, but if you don't make any effort in helping in any way besides giving your two-cents, than it's not about caring, it's about flexing your ego so that you seem not only better to a bunch of people online but also so you can think your making a difference, when in reality no one gives a shit.
If it's such a waste of time why have an account or waste even more time commenting on already posted FML's
giving your two cents CAN be a form of help.. it's the same as speaking with someone in person about it. someone might give the person a good idea about how to approach the situation. or if someone relates, they know they aren't alone.
Wyrmflight
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what is it with people assuming the posters just complain on fml and then do nothing in real life? it takes like five seconds to submit something, they aren't spending their whole day doing it
if they ment to hire you in the first place. they will probably fire your friend either way. I'm not saying you should or shouldn't though.
You know, I find it would be a lot easier for everyone if "meant" is spelt as "ment". The useless " a" in between just gives grammar Nazis a reason to comment.
Well (I'm assuming) your friend had not even started the job yet or has only been hired a few days. It's not like she's had it for months and you're pulling it out from under her. Also they called and informed you of their mistake - you weren't calling and trying to take her job away. I would help the friend find a new job. It's a shitty situation, but it's not your fault
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Ouch.. Maybe talk to your friend about it first? If they have another position lined up maybe you could keep it. Either way, good luck OP!