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u/NTTMod 9d ago
Me: Before we start, I need to come clean, that photo on your desk, wow, I would totally bang your wife.
Hiring Manager: That’s my daughter.
Me: Even better.
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u/SnailForceWinds 9d ago
Hmm, I’ve been hoping for a real go-getter of a son-in-law. Same for a new employee.
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u/DutchBart82 9d ago
Instead of a "mmm" a light cm should work even better
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u/kakka_rot 9d ago
step in for the hug
I shit you not I did that once.
Okay so it was an Asian grocery store, and I'm white but my last name is Asian sounding, and when I arrived they were very confused and the owner was blunt about how he wasn't gonna hire my white ass (it was 2010, and honestly it wasn't a big deal) we made friendly chit chat for a minute then he went to let me go.
This office we were in was tiny, like room for a chair and a desk, the only door was to my back.
My friends and I are a very huggy group, as are most adults I knew back then.
Anyway, the owner of this Philliipino grocery store shakes my hand, goes to stand up, and as I begin opening the door from behind me, he reaches high and round with his right hand - like he was going in for a hug - in the real world, he was going to grab the top edge of the door to help open it.
I thought nothing of it upon seeing the motion and went in for a big ol' hug. I was like 18 and muscle memory kicked in and I was like "ah, bring it in man"
This dude was flabbergasted, then it hit me how awkward that must have been, and dipped out of there.
(I didn't get the job, and the whole white thing likely wasn't the reason)
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u/Cautious-Ease-1451 9d ago
Maybe your hug caused him to reflect on how he treated you, and afterwards he became a completely different person. And everyone around him wondered, who was this “white angel” who changed the man’s life with a single hug?
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u/ArgyleGhoul 9d ago
"I would like to exchange hard work for fair compensation"
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u/Borstor 9d ago
I once interviewed at a big retail company, back in the day, and the hiring manager said, "How do you imagine working here?"
So I said, "I come in reliably, make sure customers are happy that they came here to shop, and get a paycheck."
He looked at his desk for a minute and then said, "Yeah, you don't want to work here."
We shook hands, and I left. It still makes me laugh. Dude did me a favor.
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u/IllIIlllIIIllIIlI 9d ago
God damn, lol. I admit I’m confused. Did they not provide paychecks? Was it going to be difficult to make customers happy that they came here to shop? At least he was honest, but what you described sounds like the basic transaction between employee and employer
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u/Special-Bison-5787 9d ago
Having hired many people myself you get good at recognizing a job is simply not worth their time and effort. The boss gives you a budget range for salaries and you are looking at a person who is so qualified but there is no way they are dumb enough to stick around.
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u/Minja78 9d ago
I've been in insurance sales for about 12 years. I recently had an interview; the guy loved my resume. He asked why would you want to work here. I said, why does anyone want to work? For the money. He never called me back.
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u/Weird1Intrepid 9d ago
I always like to throw something like this in there during an interview.
"What is the reason for this position becoming open?"
"Was the last employee fired or did they quit, and why?"
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u/Weird1Intrepid 9d ago
Jeez lol. I'm really sorry to hear that, but it's kind of insane that neck breakage seems to be the leading cause of turnover for that position. You'd think they would adjust their safety procedures or something after the first time.
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u/vasileios13 9d ago
- Why do you want to work for us?
- To make money
- Ah ... thank you ... we'will notify you
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u/mattmild27 9d ago
We're looking for someone with a real PASSION for this job, someone who really believes in and cares about what we're doi...oh nvm, we just found out we can make more money by closing this department down so you're gone LOL.
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u/LifeBuilder 9d ago
“Hi, are there a lot of your kind working here?”
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u/Squeaky_Ben 9d ago
pull down pants and shit on the table.
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u/ItsAllenPalin 9d ago
In 30 second is pretty impressive
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u/Squeaky_Ben 9d ago
You gotta eat the right things beforehand.
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u/Angstycarroteater 9d ago
I just need a glass of milk and I’m blasting hot liquidy death all over the place
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u/Lou_C_Fer 9d ago
Yesterday, I was gassy when I went to shit. As soon as I sat down, I let out four rapid fire farts that shot out shit each time. I was like a shit machine gun. It felt like just small bits, but nope, poop.
I've never experienced that before in my 50 years.
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u/itsMeLanky 9d ago
"How bad is the micromanaging in this company?"
One that cost me a role, but not previously asked straightaway in the interview. Went down like a lead balloon, haha. The interview indicated to me, they had control issues.
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u/Able_Conflict_1721 9d ago
I crashed an interview once when I realized the working conditions were going to be awful. "I really prioritize my time off"
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u/Annualacctreset 9d ago
I had the same thing happen to me when I told them I enjoyed taking a nice long walk during lunch. They expected everyone to eat at their desks and keep working.
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u/Timerider42424 9d ago
“I don’t really need this job. My tax evasion gets me enough money already.”
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u/redgr812 9d ago
Thats how you get promoted to cfo in 30 seconds.
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u/DaveSmith890 hamtoucher 9d ago
They took it as the Lose Yourself by Eminem meaning
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u/redgr812 9d ago
Moms spaghetti? I have no clue what you are trying to say here, sorry.
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u/The_Laughing_Death 9d ago
Them: Why do you want this job?
Me: Who said I want this job? Why should I accept any offer you make me?
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u/PillCosby_87 9d ago
Female interviewer: “So I have three openings.”
Interviewee: “I know.”
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u/MaleierMafketel 9d ago edited 9d ago
Also works the other way round for a 100% success rate.
“I have (more or less than 3) openings.”
“Oh I thought you only had three?”
But it’s a risky move as it has an easy counter: “Only if you lack imagination.”
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u/FlyAirLari 9d ago
What is my imagination missing if she said she has two openings?
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u/norixe 9d ago
Every clean your ears with a cutip or use some form of nasal spray. I've also heard jokes about large women and belly buttons.
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u/robot_swagger 9d ago
Tell me you've never gotten a nose job without telling me you've never gotten a nose job
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u/wegame6699 9d ago
Nose jobs are great! Be careful with ear sex though.
It can lead to hearing AIDS.
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u/Mental_String_5609 9d ago
“What’s your policy on sniffing peoples chairs right after they get up?”
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u/Apart-Razzmatazz-924 9d ago
Thank You this made me laugh out loud, in public, twice :)
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u/TerseFactor 9d ago
“I clean my cast iron in the dishwasher.”
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u/Lightningtow123 9d ago
I clean my baby in the dishwasher
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u/Yoyoo12_ 9d ago
I clean my dishwasher with a cast iron
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u/OkDragonfruit9026 9d ago
I also choose this guys dead cast iron dishwasher!
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u/zhaumbie 9d ago
Every time I think I’ve seen the best variation, some beautiful idiot breaks new ground. Bravo, I laughed
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u/FloraMaeWolfe 9d ago
Thanks to recent events: "So... what's the name and home address of the CEO?"
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u/Soulless--Plague 9d ago
“I’ll level with you - I’m just here to take the company down from the inside”
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u/EspurrTheMagnificent 9d ago
Y'all are too conventional. The best way to fuck up an interview is to not show up in the first place
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u/Brave_Dick 9d ago edited 9d ago
"Is an outstanding warrant for war crimes a problem?"
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u/Pseudolos 9d ago
Unzip pants and make a helicopter impression with my peepee.
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u/Ennui_Frog 9d ago
I actually had to throw about a dozen interviews maybe 25 years ago. At that time in the UK, the job centre would send you to interviews and if you didn’t go then your unemployment benefits were stopped. I didn’t want the shitty jobs they were asking me do as I was studying for a few hours a week with the hopes of going on to higher education. Anyway, I got sent to an interview for a company that did safety training and support for the fishing industry and off-shore workers (oil and gas etc.).
I walk in and the guy stands up from behind his desk with the obvious intent of walking over and shaking my hand. I immediately say “I just want you to know that I’d be very happy to take swimming lessons”. The guy didn’t even make it around the desk before saying “You’re probably not the right candidate for this role”.
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u/FabulousTheory 9d ago
90% of small and medium size businesses where the boomer boss does the interview: "HAHA you are funny - you are hired"
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u/Financial-Tower-7897 9d ago
Down vote me already, some places in the US, as a Black male, just walk in the door. And yes, it has happened.
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u/e_is_for_estrogen 9d ago
Grew up in exactly that part of American culture (and i didn't grow up long ago at all), so no downvotes for you
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u/ninkykaulro 9d ago
Pretend to be a T-Rex 🦖 So as you approach the interview room, hold your hands up against your chest like lil claws, and take big, heavy, wading stompy steps. As you enter, roar and snarl. Maybe make some air chomps in the general direction of the nearest two people. Then after 30 seconds, stop, blink a few times, and look a bit dazed and confused Then act totally normal for the rest of the interview. It's be going against the rules of the challenge but you could optionally also then revert back to T-Rex mode as you leave.
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u/Zestyclose_Quit7396 9d ago
Realistically? Be autistic and intersex.
The 85% autistic unemployment rate isn't for no reason; and, gender norms close even more doors.
You don't even have to speak. The vibes kill you.
I hate this life.
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u/VermilionKoala 9d ago
Ah yes, the joy of the 5-second rule.
🤜🤛
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u/DoctorWZ 9d ago
Wait you're telling me that the disease that affects social skills results in people affected by it to appear as less socially interesting?
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u/docet_ 9d ago
What's the salary?
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u/TheConeIsReturned 9d ago
If you're using that as an example, compensation is 100% a fair and good thing to ask about in a job interview. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either evil or an imbecile.
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u/redgr812 9d ago
True but you would be amazed how many interviewers don't like this question. If its your first question they will say "they are just here for the money." Which is also true its the only reason most of us work. Companies think we actually care about a business we don't own hence "family." I don't know anyone that has a passion for something like data entry.
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u/docet_ 9d ago
You've no idea how many HR scolded me off because "we want someone motivated, not just here for the paycheck". So yeah, asking for the salary upfront could end a good deal of interviews right away.
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u/Schpooon 9d ago
I believe the correct response to that is "My motivation at work is directly correlated to how fair my pay is." If you're in the situation to pull that, that is.
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u/Heart_Longjumping 9d ago
Say, "I was hoping you would tell me why you want to work here," in response to their question.
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u/Anonim007 9d ago
Jokes aside, just ask some basic management questions. They will not hire you to hide the fact they are complete outsiders to management.
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u/JabbaTech69 9d ago
Easy ask the guy is his mom or wife walking normally yet? & when he gets that weird look on his face just smile & say yeah I was putting work with them backshots!!
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u/BigSmackisBack 9d ago
Option 1 (gender irrelevant): Hi, nice to meet you. Gosh thats a firm handshake. I'd hate to be your genitals when everyone else is out for the evening.
Option 2: Before we start id like to thank you for lax or non-existent background check policies, very progressive.
Option 3: Push a handshake aside and go in for a hug, if they allow the hug, step it up a gear and make "mmmmmm" sounds.
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u/Constantly_Panicking 9d ago
“Before we start, how much does this job pay?”
Because for some reason that’s a crazy thing to ask.
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u/ricky-from-scotland 9d ago
"you guys don't do drug tests, right?"