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By Anonymous - 28/02/2013 21:06 - Finland - Vanda

Today, I had an important job interview at another company. I'd tried to keep it secret from everyone at work, so they wouldn't tell my boss, as I can't afford to get on his bad side yet. My mom posted on my Facebook wall, wishing me luck. I'm Facebook friends with most of my colleagues. FML

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By eaglesmile - 03/04/2015 04:37 - India - Mumbai

Today, during work hours, I took time off and discreetly went for an interview for a prospective job at our rival company. As soon as I reached the place, I bumped into my current boss. FML

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By Kayla - 16/01/2021 11:02 - United States - Wenatchee

Today, I had a job interview. I have another job I want to leave, but haven't said anything yet. At the interview, I mentioned where I worked, and the interviewer name-dropped my manager. She then told me he was her step brother. So much for not wanting my manager to know. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2012 23:59 - United Kingdom - Eastbourne

Today, I went to a big job interview. Everything went well at first, with the interviewer being impressed by my CV. I was then interrogated over not having a Facebook account, and practically accused of being a criminal, because people without them "always have something to hide". FML

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By username - 06/06/2020 08:04

Today, my social awkwardness got to an all-time high when I hoped that I wouldn't get the job that I applied for, because I'd be working with the public. FML

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By Oli974 - 22/10/2015 13:08 - France - N?ves-parmelan

Today, it's job interview day. In the elevator on the way there, I overheard potential candidates talking about the boss of the company, mocking his alleged lack of credibility. Who's the boss? Me. They don't know that yet. FML

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By panther of the desert - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Puerto Rico - Rio Grande

Today, I was to have an important phone interview for a job. I got a call and everything went perfectly, and they said I was hired. Later, I found out that one of my "friends" had gotten one of his buddies to prank call me and make sure the line was engaged when the real interviewer called. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/06/2011 04:50 - Australia

Today, I was passed over for the job of my dreams. I now have to watch as a girl I have on Facebook - a total moron - boasts daily about scoring the position instead. Turns out the interviewer was her uncle. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/06/2022 07:00 - United States - Mandan

Today, I’ve been looking for a new job for a while now, after being at my current job for 6 years. I was offered an interview for a job I was really excited about. I went to text my boyfriend about the job interview and ended up sending the text to my boss instead. I guess the cat's out of the bag. FML

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By fuckedup - 13/11/2009 19:13 - Germany

Today, I found out that my mom called my boss informing him that I am a little behind on some college projects. She felt he should know that she fears I might not be able to graduate on the planned date. My boss had already offered me a permanent job. I may not get that job now. FML

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By KrazyKill - 09/03/2012 19:04 - Canada

Today, I faked being sick so I could weasel out of a chemistry test at school. Happy that I pulled it off, I posted my accomplishment on Facebook. I forgot that I'm friends with my parents. FML

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itsame0987 18

Friday 1 March 2013 2:45

If you wanted to keep it secret, why would you tell anyone period?

zandalee 19

Friday 1 March 2013 2:48

This is why I don't like Facebook. No bloody privacy. I honestly don't get this need to share every part of your life with everyone.

Comments

erichsalvesen 13

Friday 1 March 2013 4:56

Rule 1: do not socialize with coworkers.

anders09ma 7

Friday 1 March 2013 5:15

See, this is why Facebook leads to death!

babeababe 16

Friday 1 March 2013 6:01

You know you can delete comments on FB. Just delete it, and if anyone asks act like you have no idea what they're talking about. No one will know.

StzaCrack666 18

Friday 1 March 2013 7:14

never have your parents on fb.

CorwinOfAmber 7

Friday 1 March 2013 7:29

Totally YDI for not having correctly configured facebook. Or for having facebook.

CrookedCook 14

Friday 1 March 2013 7:43

I usually tend not add anyone from work on Facebook because of situations like these. Not like I need anything worth, but it's good to keep work and personal lives separate some times.

rightspark 7

Friday 1 March 2013 8:06

Tell your colleagues that yeah i was going to get a job, a ******** they'll understand

starcrossddream 14

Friday 1 March 2013 10:04

This is why your social network and your parents social network should never be the SAME social network.

Satoaoi 13

Friday 1 March 2013 10:42

it's unfortunate but at least you know your mom is rooting for you

doodoo10 10

Friday 1 March 2013 11:29

you should probably change your privacy settings? I have mine in a way that only allows me to read what people post on my walls.. so that way Idont have my family reading embarrassing things my friends might write. you should try it!