Not getting the job
A few years ago I went after a job to 'supplement' the family income - read: not enough beer notes coming in from the Common Agricultural Policy Subsidies for the Farmer (the ex). It was as a supervisor in a candle shop in town - just above minimum wage, part-time, no hassle, no dirt, no tractors to tip over and no brain required. Sounded wonderful.

I went for the interview and talked up how since I'd had kids I'd taken a part-time Fine Art degree to keep me sane and to expand my skills and qualifications - I'd been a Primary school teacher before I had children. I asked questions about their displays of candles and about their marketing strategies - this was a supervisor's post after all!

The guy interviewing me was about 22 and looked terrified. At the end of our chat - sadly dominated by me - I think I interviewed him rather than the other way around - he whispered to me...

"Look, it's been really nice having this chat with you, but I can't offer you the job. No way."

I frowned and asked him what the problem was, he replied...

"Erm....I'm sure you're really nice and all that. It's been really nice chatting to you. Really nice."

Yes, I know you've enjoyed it.

Why can't I have the job?

"Look..." he hissed, "You work here and I'll be sacked but thanks for the hints and tips - I've got my review next week"

So I left the shop with mixed feelings - I was pleased he thought I'd have been good at the job - good enough to get his job, but pissed off that I came away with no job.

Three months later the company went bust.

If they'd employed me I'd have saved them.

Obviously.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 7 Apr 2009, 10:58, 1 reply)

Ha!
At least he was open about it, I suppose - hate it when you have some useless fucker interviewing you. Makes it so much harder to make them feel intelligent and that if they give you a job your not going to threaten theirs.
( SpankyHanky, Tue 7 Apr 2009, 11:20, closed)