Work, Job interview, Awkward and Money: The old switcheroo

The old switcheroo

By Anonymous - 13/03/2013 16:14 - United States - New York

Today, I had a job interview. I didn't have any clothes suitable for the interview, so I went to the store early and bought some there. After the interview, I went to return the clothes, because they were so expensive. The hiring manager saw me. FML

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By ClothesHorse - 12/10/2012 19:00 - United States - Houston

Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML

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By jobless - 30/06/2019 22:01

Today, I had my first interview after weeks of applying everywhere, but I got turned away for being "inappropriately dressed" for the interview. I was wearing the smartest clothes I own. FML

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Keeping up appearances

By Carebeareatu - 13/03/2020 15:00

Today, my friends gave me a complete makeover, which included clothes from their wardrobe, to prepare me for an upcoming job interview. I was then declined the position, because apparently, I "looked too wealthy" to need the job. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/10/2010 13:55 - Canada

Today, I spent a hundred dollars on new "business casual" clothes and took two hours to get ready for my interview with a government agency. My interviewer was blind. FML

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By kristine29 - 03/02/2010 16:06 - United States

Today, I went for a job interview I scheduled 3 weeks ago. I spent $200 on a new suit to really impress them and practised like crazy every imaginable question they could ask. They already had filled the position 2 weeks ago and forgot to inform me. FML

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Cocky

By Jeanna - 15/03/2016 23:14 - United States - Baskett

Today, I went into a store for an interview. I've had several places wanting to talk to me and this job was a lot lower paying. I got a little cocky and when offered the job, I said I wanted some time to finish my other interviews first and see what my options were. The manager then took back his offer. FML

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Sorry sweaty

By Jennie - 11/05/2023 15:00

Today, I was late for a job interview so I got a taxi to get there. Then the driver got lost and ended up taking me to the wrong address. By the time I got to the right location, I was 20 minutes late and had sweat stains on my shirt. To make matters worse, the interviewer was my ex who I had a messy breakup with. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2009 01:50 - United States

Today, I finally got an interview at a restaurant after looking for a job for three months. I dressed nice, and the interview was going well until this blonde girl in booty shorts and fishnets walked in. The manager hired her on the spot. FML

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Great first impression

By Anonymous - 04/02/2023 18:00 - Canada

Today, I woke up early for a job interview. I got lost and arrived an hour late, only to find out it was the wrong day. FML

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Glazed over

By lulupie - 08/08/2016 09:10

Today, I went to a job interview. I really needed the job to keep my apartment. As I was being interviewed, the manager looked past me and stared off into space. There goes the job and my apartment. FML

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your_ma 27

Wednesday 13 March 2013 22:08

You didn't think to get the clothes from somewhere else. You totally deserve this..

ydi_4_suking 20

Wednesday 13 March 2013 22:10

Why wouldn't you go to a different store to buy the clothes? Or at least at a different day to return them?

Comments

zilla52 12

Thursday 14 March 2013 2:00

buy it from the same store that is dumb ydi

tehdarkness 21

Thursday 14 March 2013 2:51

Idiot

nicievans 9

Thursday 14 March 2013 3:29

Two words, lovey - Thrift Shop. A few more: Sears clearance rack. It really is possible to look good for cheap. One of the most professional looking outfits I've ever owned cost me less than $2.00 at a local thrift shop. Plus - unless they told you at end of interview that you had the job, you may want to hang on to the duds for the Next interview.

DanielleinDC 33

Thursday 14 March 2013 19:48

Even if OP got the job, not a bad idea to hang on to the duds for his/her shifts at the store. You're an idiot, OP. What were you thinking?

cndn_medic 10

Thursday 14 March 2013 4:40

That sucks!! I feel bad for you. Having been in that similar position before, I'm sad to see so many bad comments on here. The guy had no money and needed a job!! At least he had the balls to dress nice for the interview.