People List 30 Major Red Flags To Spot During A Job Interview That Scream Bad Working Environment
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Publish Not your original work? Add source We all survive not one, not ten but a solid amount of job interviews throughout our lives. It would be hard to find a person who genuinely enjoys them unless they're on the opposite end of the table and sit in the shoes of a recruiter. And although many people dread them, every now and then we still have to pass them in order to stay in the increasingly competitive job market. Sometimes, however, job seekers become too desperate to sell themselves and land a job so they forget that the company that's interviewing them should also impress you. We may even be blind to the telling signs that show this workplace is not just unworthy of your attention, it's downright toxic. So today we looked at a handful of illuminating Reddit threads that got people sharing the red flags that scream not just walk, but run from this workplace, closing the door behind you. More telling signs of a job you do not want can be found in our previous article. This post may include affiliate links. #1 Didn't even get to the interview. Got a call to set up interview. I say ok, I can do Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. He says "I need you to come in today." Okay. I need a job so I say I can try, where do I need to go. He was an hour away by car. I said I couldn't and he got all huffy. Like dude, if you're this shitty when I don't work for you I don't even want to know how you treat employees. oui_ja , David Hahn Report Final score: 128points POST TheReader19 TheReader19 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Red flag, interviewer was wearing a red suit 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments #2 I was once asked during a job interview about my tolerance to verbal abuse. When the person noticed that I was a bit taken aback by the question, he quickly followed up and said the keep in mind that he was asking about VERBAL abuse and not Physical abuse. I immediately realized that this would not be a job for me and I excused myself from further consideration for the position. orange_cuse , Maranda Vandergriff Report Final score: 123points POST L.V L.V Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I wonder if that was a customer service job... As much as I hate that, sadly verbal abuse will happen if you work with the public. One of the reasons why I changed carriers. 67 67points reply View More Replies... View more comments #3 In a lot of industries, "We work really long hours sometimes, so we're really looking for someone who's willing to put in the hours and is interested in making a bigger impact" is code for "we're looking for someone to sacrifice their weekends on the alter of our arbitrary goals and expectations because we can't be bothered to pay a second person for this role." etennui , Jonas Leupe Report Final score: 112points POST Potato Potato Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago "And you'll be salary, so no OT money." 39 39points reply View More Replies... View more comments "The biggest piece of advice I can give relating to any red flags that arise during an interview is to take them seriously," Christine Mitterbauer, a licensed and ICF-approved career coach and serial entrepreneur told Bored Panda in an interview. "Often when we go for interviews, we focus so hard on performing well and getting the job offer, that we forget that an interview is a two-way process. This is also a chance for you to decide whether the job is right for you," the career coach explained. #4 When you walk through the site and you don't see a single person smiling. I don't mean those fake customer service smiles, either. If everyone there looks miserable I'm out, life is too short for that. max_and_friends , Jose Losada Report Final score: 105points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Wait.... some people smile at work? 55 55points reply View More Replies... View more comments #5 "Would you be willing to give up a few vacation days to help out some of your fellow co-workers finish their work?"
lol nope whatscrakalakin , Microsoft Edge Report Final score: 105points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago If they can't finish their work they are either not qualified or overworked... 48 48points reply View More Replies... View more comments #6 My father-in-law said he recently had an interview at a place and some of the perks were food: breakfast lunch and dinner were all provided.
... wait why would I need dinner?
I don't plan on being here for dinner.
That was a red flag if i've every heard one. coolhand1205 Report Final score: 105points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago What about the cot beside each desk? 45 45points reply View More Replies... View more comments According to Mitterbauer, red flags are often based on hunches, but hunches are based on subconscious experiences gathered over time. "You really should listen to it if you want to avoid falling into the trap of just accepting an offer because you 'got it'," she said. Mitterbauer's advice is to go into the interview with an open mind, having done thorough research on the role and company beforehand, and collect some important questions. "Be prepared to walk out of the interview if it didn't feel right, even if you can't immediately put your finger on why." What's more, "never accept an offer right there and then, always say you need to think about it/ discuss it with your partner. Often when we sleep on things, we wake up seeing things with new eyes and a fresh perspective." #7 I always ask directly "have you ever had to lay off employees as a result of budgeting issues?"
I don't want to lose my job because someone couldn't responsibly allocate the funds to pay me. puckbeaverton , ANTONI SHKRABA production Report Final score: 101points POST Joles Joles Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago that's a great question! 31 31points reply View more comments #8 I used to be in commercial fishing, and one of ny first skippers gave me this advice:
When you're checking out a potential boat to take a position on make sure to look in the engine room first. If it's neat, clean, and orderly then that's a solid boat to work on. If it's filthy, cluttered, and in disarray then get off the boat and don't take the job. tonderthrowaway , Wonderlane Report Final score: 92points POST SarahBee SarahBee Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Makes sense, and applicable in places other than boats! 35 35points reply View More Replies... View more comments #9 Anyone using the phrase "work hard and play hard" during the interview NoKindofHero , Christina @ wocintechchat.com Report Final score: 92points POST Szirra Szirra Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Translates to: get overworked, no play 40 40points reply View More Replies... View more comments When asked what are the signs that a workplace is not for you, Mitterbauer said that any bad feeling you got during an interview, "whether it was due to what was asked or said, or the way it was communicated by the interviewer, is a red flag that you shouldn't ignore." "Even if you can't put your finger on why it gave you a bad reaction, sleep on it, and consider discussing the experience with someone close to you. Particularly, some signs could be the interviewer putting pressure on you, saying something that sounds too good to be true, or saying anything that simply goes against your personal values," the career coach concluded. #10 If they ask if you are on medications and if so, what medications and why? Rizumu972 , Laurynas Mereckas Report Final score: 92points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Illegal 87 87points reply View More Replies... View more comments #11 He asked me (on the phone) whether I was good looking? He asked me what my body was like etc. I was like okay, I’m going to hang up now. This was a job advertised in the London Evening Standard, a respected newspaper. They were really pissed off when I told them and this guy must have realized he crossed a line because he wouldn’t answer the phone when they tried to get in touch.
What pisses me off is that I was so desperate for work that I stayed on that phone a few moments longer than I should have instead of telling him to f—k off straight away. I hate it when people in a position of power abuse it.
Edit: I’m a woman. If you’re wondering whether I’m good looking and what my body is like I have been told that by goblin standards I am quite a beauty. FloppyEaredDog , Patrick Pierre Report Final score: 92points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago If you want that kind of info on me then you have to subscribe to my OnlyFans. 66 66points reply View More Replies... View more comments #12 People who visibly show they haven’t looked at your resume. I have no issues go in depth about my experience or things that may need clarification. But, to blatantly not know anything about the person interviewing shows they don’t even value their potential employees at a minimum.
btashawn , Van Tay Media Report Final score: 86points POST F C F C Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago When they read your resume for the first time jn the interview like yikes 31 31points reply View More Replies... View more comments #13 Was invited to interview for a remote position, but did some research and found out they made employees install software that took a photo of their face every 9 minutes to ensure they weren’t goofing off. Can you imagine? I don’t want my employer to have a huge collection of the awkward a*s facial expressions I make. Declined interview. seaotterbutt , Hack Capital Report Final score: 84points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Is that legal? 35 35points reply View More Replies... View more comments #14 Asking for a feee before you can get started. Le_LapinNoir , Karolina Grabowska Report Final score: 80points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago That is not a job, that is a scam. 84 84points reply View More Replies... View more comments #15 Interview was at 10AM, they made me wait until 10:45 before someone could finally see me.
First question they asked me was how I feel about working overtime. They asked me another 2-3 times if I was REALLY sure I was okay with it, which tells me that A. They're going to make me work over a lot and B. they've had people quit shortly after being hired because this job clearly SUCKS.
When I asked them to describe the work environment/culture, one guy says they get at each other's throats sometimes and its intense, but they're like a big dysfunctional family. No thanks. dylangoesfast Report Final score: 80points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago At least he was honest about it !! 45 45points reply View More Replies... View more comments #16 "You decide how much you make!" anon , Karolina Grabowska Report Final score: 77points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Nope. You pay me a respectable wage. That is how this works. 55 55points reply View More Replies... View more comments #17 I'm actually looking out for a job and the other day the HR asked why I wanted to leave my current job. I said I was done with 12hr shifts and being forced to work an extra day on a weekend on a small incentive.
He said, "That's how outsourcing works my friend"
I politely refused. TH4DD3U5 , Headway Report Final score: 77points POST TheNightOwl TheNightOwl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 3 weeks ago He really said “my friend”? 20 20points reply View More Replies... View more comments #18 When asked if they had a radius requirement (that I needed to live within X miles in case of emergency), they laughed and said "doesn't matter, you won't be going [home] very often." NoxRiddle , Kevin Yudhistira Alloni Report Final score: 75points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago "And I won't be coming here at all" 45 45points reply View more comments #19 Right after college I got an interview to be a store manager for an Abercrombie and Fitch clothing store. Before the interview I was told to dress in my own personal style but that "in" clothes would be preferred. I was then given a list of what that meant. At the interview I was asked to make fun of or be judgmental of people walking around us, what they were wearing, their style, Hair styles, designs on shirts etc. For example, when a lady walked past us wearing jeans and red Mickey Mouse sweatshirt. The lady interview me scoffed and said, can you believe her wearing that out in public? I mean what is she? like 12."
I shrugged and said "What does it matter if that's her style?"
I didn't get the job. I realized she was trying to see if I was a judgmental prick and when I wasn't she chose not to hire me. Later on I found out this was a standard practice for Abercrombie. totspur1982 , Korie Cull Report Final score: 70points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Thanks for the tip where NOT to shop if I ever encounter an A&F 69 69points reply View More Replies... View more comments #20 "We're a human-sized company with a great start up spirit"
--> Unpaid extra hours + micro management Vladnar , Israel Andrade Report Final score: 70points POST Matt Ronald Slater Matt Ronald Slater Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago (edited) "Human-sized company?" What does that even mean? 46 46points reply View More Replies... View more comments #21 I went to a job interview and it was very informal. The office looked like it was still getting put together, and not very organized. They told me there were going to be several interviews, and the second interview was going to be like shadowing someone, and that I should wear comfortable shoes. I straight up asked if it was a door-to-door sales type gig and they found some bullshit way to try and say that it wasn't. But it totally was.
Stay away from these places. BurberryCustardbath Report Final score: 68points POST Tucson Dispatch Tucson Dispatch Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago UNFORTUNATELY IVE BEEN CAUGHT UP IN THESE MLM BEFORE. UGHH MAKES ME FEEL GROSS JUST THINKING ABOUT IT. 17 17points reply View more comments See Also on Bored Panda Woman Shows How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Supposed To Look According To Book Descriptions (35 Pics) 50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective #22 Years ago, I applied for a job at taco bell. The manager set up a day and time for me and we sat down in the dining room and he talked about his life for well over an hour. His ex wives, his old band, the thrills of hitchhiking.
Then he shook my hand and said “whenever we get an opening, I’ll keep you in mind.”
I got suckered into listening to a life story for no job. AllYouNeedIsBeer Report Final score: 66points POST rspanther rspanther Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Your were his therapist for the day. 45 45points reply View More Replies... View more comments #23 They started asking me if I was married, if my significant other worked full time, and if we were ever planning to have kids.
Edit: I'm a gal. I was probably 25 or 26 at the time. alglaz Report Final score: 63points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Illegal here. 54 54points reply View More Replies... View more comments #24 if they stumble over what the exact job description is numberfourbackinshow , Andrea Piacquadio Report Final score: 61points POST Linda Lee Linda Lee Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I show up to the interview with the job posting in hand. I go over it all and then ask if there are any other duties. If the boss says no but the other person can't make eye contact with you, don't take the job. 20 20points reply View More Replies... View more comments #25 I had a job offer me "unpaid bonus hours" as a form of "community service" suitology , Olena Sergienko Report Final score: 59points POST TheNightOwl TheNightOwl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 3 weeks ago Please give company name. 27 27points reply View more comments #26 Not every time, but I've noticed when they seem too excited and eager to hire you, there's a reason and it's not your resume.
Definitely ask about the rate of turnover. partyintheUSSR , Amy Hirschi Report Final score: 59points POST Lisa Miller Lisa Miller Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Happened to me earlier this year with a global insurance/risk management company. Interviewed, got the job offer email two hours later. Gave me the salary I asked for, no questions asked. Took the job worked one week and said f*ck this. I initially thought they really wanted me for my experience and knowledge, turns out they were just desperate for people. I could have told them I was an axe murdering cannibal and they would have just asked me when can I start. 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments #27 When they ask you if you have any questions for them and you ask "what is your favorite thing about your job/working for this company?" And they reply "Well I'm not the one being interviewed..." proceeds to answer and then says "...was that good enough for you?" Immediately made me realize that even if I did get a job offer, I did not want to work for someone like that. kallurr Report Final score: 57points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Then why did he ask you for questions ??? 25 25points reply View more comments #28 Interviewer has visible anger issues with other staff. I encountered this at the beginning of my career. They didn't hire me, which was good. TheSanityInspector , ANTONI SHKRABA production Report Final score: 51points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago So the interviewer was someone who can't even pretend to be professional towards collegues..... 26 26points reply View more comments #29 I'm a teacher.
When you ask about discipline procedures/administrative support and they skirt around the question, run for the hills.
A sketchy answers means is that you will either be stressed because admin won't answer your pleas for help/view you calling them as a sign of weakness, or flabbergasted that an administrator would jump to conclusions about your classroom management without consulting you first. vadavkavoria Report Final score: 47points POST Niki A Niki A Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Also, as a teacher, beware of school systems with few veteran teachers. This is usually an indication of something suspicious. 10 10points reply #30 Had an interview where the interviewer said "so you probably made what like $40k last year?" I had made double that and knew if I went with this company I'd only make a little more than $40k.
If he hadn't said that I probably would have taken the job. NickKnocks , Karolina Grabowska Report Final score: 38points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago If he hadn't said that, wouldn't you have asked about the salary anyway? 33 33points reply View More Replies... View more comments Note: this post originally had 96 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes. Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Add Your Answer! Not your original work? Add source Publish Change image Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Upload Upload Edit Image Error occurred when generating embed. Please check link and try again. Render conversation
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And to prove it, his "desk" was in an open area and two workers were playing foosball (loudly) about 3 feet behind the interviewer's chair, I couldn't understand half what he was saying due to the cheers and grunts of the players... and every so often the interviewer would turn around and give one of the players a high-five after a big score. They asked me in for a second interview, I declined... I can't play that hard while I'm supposed to be working. 9 9points reply Ivan Petrov Ivan Petrov Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Sounds like something out of GTA V. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Lisa H Lisa H Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Had an interview once, where, if hired, they fully expected me to completely change my hairstyle (I have dreadlocks and apparently those weren't allowed) and during the interview, they expected me to enthusiastically know everything about the company, basically be a fangirl. It was for a car wash. A damn car wash. Oh, and we're expected to work in the hot sun (100°F+ during the summer) while in full uniform at all times, which was a long sleeved shirt and long black pants and we can only keep water in the office, not actually near us. I didn't work there. 6 6points reply Destiny Kruse Destiny Kruse Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I just left a job where only two of its employees had been there longer than three months. More than half had been there less than six weeks. I found out that six people quit in one week alone. It paid well but even that wasn't enough to stop the ludicrously high turn over rate. 4 4points reply Ladytron Ladytron Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Yeah. Always ask how long people have worked there. It usually tell you pretty much all you need to know about the workplace in one question. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Load More Comments POST Johnny Johnny Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago My worst interview was at a growing tech company and the interviewer used the red-flag phrase "work-hard, play-hard". And to prove it, his "desk" was in an open area and two workers were playing foosball (loudly) about 3 feet behind the interviewer's chair, I couldn't understand half what he was saying due to the cheers and grunts of the players... and every so often the interviewer would turn around and give one of the players a high-five after a big score. They asked me in for a second interview, I declined... I can't play that hard while I'm supposed to be working. 9 9points reply Ivan Petrov Ivan Petrov Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Sounds like something out of GTA V. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Lisa H Lisa H Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Had an interview once, where, if hired, they fully expected me to completely change my hairstyle (I have dreadlocks and apparently those weren't allowed) and during the interview, they expected me to enthusiastically know everything about the company, basically be a fangirl. It was for a car wash. A damn car wash. Oh, and we're expected to work in the hot sun (100°F+ during the summer) while in full uniform at all times, which was a long sleeved shirt and long black pants and we can only keep water in the office, not actually near us. I didn't work there. 6 6points reply Destiny Kruse Destiny Kruse Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I just left a job where only two of its employees had been there longer than three months. More than half had been there less than six weeks. I found out that six people quit in one week alone. It paid well but even that wasn't enough to stop the ludicrously high turn over rate. 4 4points reply Ladytron Ladytron Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Yeah. Always ask how long people have worked there. It usually tell you pretty much all you need to know about the workplace in one question. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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People List 30 Major Red Flags To Spot During A Job Interview That Scream Bad Working Environment
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Publish Not your original work? Add source We all survive not one, not ten but a solid amount of job interviews throughout our lives. It would be hard to find a person who genuinely enjoys them unless they're on the opposite end of the table and sit in the shoes of a recruiter. And although many people dread them, every now and then we still have to pass them in order to stay in the increasingly competitive job market. Sometimes, however, job seekers become too desperate to sell themselves and land a job so they forget that the company that's interviewing them should also impress you. We may even be blind to the telling signs that show this workplace is not just unworthy of your attention, it's downright toxic. So today we looked at a handful of illuminating Reddit threads that got people sharing the red flags that scream not just walk, but run from this workplace, closing the door behind you. More telling signs of a job you do not want can be found in our previous article. This post may include affiliate links. #1 Didn't even get to the interview. Got a call to set up interview. I say ok, I can do Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. He says "I need you to come in today." Okay. I need a job so I say I can try, where do I need to go. He was an hour away by car. I said I couldn't and he got all huffy. Like dude, if you're this shitty when I don't work for you I don't even want to know how you treat employees. oui_ja , David Hahn Report Final score: 128points POST TheReader19 TheReader19 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Red flag, interviewer was wearing a red suit 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments #2 I was once asked during a job interview about my tolerance to verbal abuse. When the person noticed that I was a bit taken aback by the question, he quickly followed up and said the keep in mind that he was asking about VERBAL abuse and not Physical abuse. I immediately realized that this would not be a job for me and I excused myself from further consideration for the position. orange_cuse , Maranda Vandergriff Report Final score: 123points POST L.V L.V Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I wonder if that was a customer service job... As much as I hate that, sadly verbal abuse will happen if you work with the public. One of the reasons why I changed carriers. 67 67points reply View More Replies... View more comments #3 In a lot of industries, "We work really long hours sometimes, so we're really looking for someone who's willing to put in the hours and is interested in making a bigger impact" is code for "we're looking for someone to sacrifice their weekends on the alter of our arbitrary goals and expectations because we can't be bothered to pay a second person for this role." etennui , Jonas Leupe Report Final score: 112points POST Potato Potato Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago "And you'll be salary, so no OT money." 39 39points reply View More Replies... View more comments "The biggest piece of advice I can give relating to any red flags that arise during an interview is to take them seriously," Christine Mitterbauer, a licensed and ICF-approved career coach and serial entrepreneur told Bored Panda in an interview. "Often when we go for interviews, we focus so hard on performing well and getting the job offer, that we forget that an interview is a two-way process. This is also a chance for you to decide whether the job is right for you," the career coach explained. #4 When you walk through the site and you don't see a single person smiling. I don't mean those fake customer service smiles, either. If everyone there looks miserable I'm out, life is too short for that. max_and_friends , Jose Losada Report Final score: 105points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Wait.... some people smile at work? 55 55points reply View More Replies... View more comments #5 "Would you be willing to give up a few vacation days to help out some of your fellow co-workers finish their work?"
lol nope whatscrakalakin , Microsoft Edge Report Final score: 105points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago If they can't finish their work they are either not qualified or overworked... 48 48points reply View More Replies... View more comments #6 My father-in-law said he recently had an interview at a place and some of the perks were food: breakfast lunch and dinner were all provided.
... wait why would I need dinner?
I don't plan on being here for dinner.
That was a red flag if i've every heard one. coolhand1205 Report Final score: 105points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago What about the cot beside each desk? 45 45points reply View More Replies... View more comments According to Mitterbauer, red flags are often based on hunches, but hunches are based on subconscious experiences gathered over time. "You really should listen to it if you want to avoid falling into the trap of just accepting an offer because you 'got it'," she said. Mitterbauer's advice is to go into the interview with an open mind, having done thorough research on the role and company beforehand, and collect some important questions. "Be prepared to walk out of the interview if it didn't feel right, even if you can't immediately put your finger on why." What's more, "never accept an offer right there and then, always say you need to think about it/ discuss it with your partner. Often when we sleep on things, we wake up seeing things with new eyes and a fresh perspective." #7 I always ask directly "have you ever had to lay off employees as a result of budgeting issues?"
I don't want to lose my job because someone couldn't responsibly allocate the funds to pay me. puckbeaverton , ANTONI SHKRABA production Report Final score: 101points POST Joles Joles Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago that's a great question! 31 31points reply View more comments #8 I used to be in commercial fishing, and one of ny first skippers gave me this advice:
When you're checking out a potential boat to take a position on make sure to look in the engine room first. If it's neat, clean, and orderly then that's a solid boat to work on. If it's filthy, cluttered, and in disarray then get off the boat and don't take the job. tonderthrowaway , Wonderlane Report Final score: 92points POST SarahBee SarahBee Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Makes sense, and applicable in places other than boats! 35 35points reply View More Replies... View more comments #9 Anyone using the phrase "work hard and play hard" during the interview NoKindofHero , Christina @ wocintechchat.com Report Final score: 92points POST Szirra Szirra Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Translates to: get overworked, no play 40 40points reply View More Replies... View more comments When asked what are the signs that a workplace is not for you, Mitterbauer said that any bad feeling you got during an interview, "whether it was due to what was asked or said, or the way it was communicated by the interviewer, is a red flag that you shouldn't ignore." "Even if you can't put your finger on why it gave you a bad reaction, sleep on it, and consider discussing the experience with someone close to you. Particularly, some signs could be the interviewer putting pressure on you, saying something that sounds too good to be true, or saying anything that simply goes against your personal values," the career coach concluded. #10 If they ask if you are on medications and if so, what medications and why? Rizumu972 , Laurynas Mereckas Report Final score: 92points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Illegal 87 87points reply View More Replies... View more comments #11 He asked me (on the phone) whether I was good looking? He asked me what my body was like etc. I was like okay, I’m going to hang up now. This was a job advertised in the London Evening Standard, a respected newspaper. They were really pissed off when I told them and this guy must have realized he crossed a line because he wouldn’t answer the phone when they tried to get in touch.
What pisses me off is that I was so desperate for work that I stayed on that phone a few moments longer than I should have instead of telling him to f—k off straight away. I hate it when people in a position of power abuse it.
Edit: I’m a woman. If you’re wondering whether I’m good looking and what my body is like I have been told that by goblin standards I am quite a beauty. FloppyEaredDog , Patrick Pierre Report Final score: 92points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago If you want that kind of info on me then you have to subscribe to my OnlyFans. 66 66points reply View More Replies... View more comments #12 People who visibly show they haven’t looked at your resume. I have no issues go in depth about my experience or things that may need clarification. But, to blatantly not know anything about the person interviewing shows they don’t even value their potential employees at a minimum.
btashawn , Van Tay Media Report Final score: 86points POST F C F C Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago When they read your resume for the first time jn the interview like yikes 31 31points reply View More Replies... View more comments #13 Was invited to interview for a remote position, but did some research and found out they made employees install software that took a photo of their face every 9 minutes to ensure they weren’t goofing off. Can you imagine? I don’t want my employer to have a huge collection of the awkward a*s facial expressions I make. Declined interview. seaotterbutt , Hack Capital Report Final score: 84points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Is that legal? 35 35points reply View More Replies... View more comments #14 Asking for a feee before you can get started. Le_LapinNoir , Karolina Grabowska Report Final score: 80points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago That is not a job, that is a scam. 84 84points reply View More Replies... View more comments #15 Interview was at 10AM, they made me wait until 10:45 before someone could finally see me.
First question they asked me was how I feel about working overtime. They asked me another 2-3 times if I was REALLY sure I was okay with it, which tells me that A. They're going to make me work over a lot and B. they've had people quit shortly after being hired because this job clearly SUCKS.
When I asked them to describe the work environment/culture, one guy says they get at each other's throats sometimes and its intense, but they're like a big dysfunctional family. No thanks. dylangoesfast Report Final score: 80points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago At least he was honest about it !! 45 45points reply View More Replies... View more comments #16 "You decide how much you make!" anon , Karolina Grabowska Report Final score: 77points POST Nathaniel Nathaniel Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Nope. You pay me a respectable wage. That is how this works. 55 55points reply View More Replies... View more comments #17 I'm actually looking out for a job and the other day the HR asked why I wanted to leave my current job. I said I was done with 12hr shifts and being forced to work an extra day on a weekend on a small incentive.
He said, "That's how outsourcing works my friend"
I politely refused. TH4DD3U5 , Headway Report Final score: 77points POST TheNightOwl TheNightOwl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 3 weeks ago He really said “my friend”? 20 20points reply View More Replies... View more comments #18 When asked if they had a radius requirement (that I needed to live within X miles in case of emergency), they laughed and said "doesn't matter, you won't be going [home] very often." NoxRiddle , Kevin Yudhistira Alloni Report Final score: 75points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago "And I won't be coming here at all" 45 45points reply View more comments #19 Right after college I got an interview to be a store manager for an Abercrombie and Fitch clothing store. Before the interview I was told to dress in my own personal style but that "in" clothes would be preferred. I was then given a list of what that meant. At the interview I was asked to make fun of or be judgmental of people walking around us, what they were wearing, their style, Hair styles, designs on shirts etc. For example, when a lady walked past us wearing jeans and red Mickey Mouse sweatshirt. The lady interview me scoffed and said, can you believe her wearing that out in public? I mean what is she? like 12."
I shrugged and said "What does it matter if that's her style?"
I didn't get the job. I realized she was trying to see if I was a judgmental prick and when I wasn't she chose not to hire me. Later on I found out this was a standard practice for Abercrombie. totspur1982 , Korie Cull Report Final score: 70points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Thanks for the tip where NOT to shop if I ever encounter an A&F 69 69points reply View More Replies... View more comments #20 "We're a human-sized company with a great start up spirit"
--> Unpaid extra hours + micro management Vladnar , Israel Andrade Report Final score: 70points POST Matt Ronald Slater Matt Ronald Slater Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago (edited) "Human-sized company?" What does that even mean? 46 46points reply View More Replies... View more comments #21 I went to a job interview and it was very informal. The office looked like it was still getting put together, and not very organized. They told me there were going to be several interviews, and the second interview was going to be like shadowing someone, and that I should wear comfortable shoes. I straight up asked if it was a door-to-door sales type gig and they found some bullshit way to try and say that it wasn't. But it totally was.
Stay away from these places. BurberryCustardbath Report Final score: 68points POST Tucson Dispatch Tucson Dispatch Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago UNFORTUNATELY IVE BEEN CAUGHT UP IN THESE MLM BEFORE. UGHH MAKES ME FEEL GROSS JUST THINKING ABOUT IT. 17 17points reply View more comments See Also on Bored Panda Woman Shows How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Supposed To Look According To Book Descriptions (35 Pics) 50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective #22 Years ago, I applied for a job at taco bell. The manager set up a day and time for me and we sat down in the dining room and he talked about his life for well over an hour. His ex wives, his old band, the thrills of hitchhiking.
Then he shook my hand and said “whenever we get an opening, I’ll keep you in mind.”
I got suckered into listening to a life story for no job. AllYouNeedIsBeer Report Final score: 66points POST rspanther rspanther Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Your were his therapist for the day. 45 45points reply View More Replies... View more comments #23 They started asking me if I was married, if my significant other worked full time, and if we were ever planning to have kids.
Edit: I'm a gal. I was probably 25 or 26 at the time. alglaz Report Final score: 63points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Illegal here. 54 54points reply View More Replies... View more comments #24 if they stumble over what the exact job description is numberfourbackinshow , Andrea Piacquadio Report Final score: 61points POST Linda Lee Linda Lee Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I show up to the interview with the job posting in hand. I go over it all and then ask if there are any other duties. If the boss says no but the other person can't make eye contact with you, don't take the job. 20 20points reply View More Replies... View more comments #25 I had a job offer me "unpaid bonus hours" as a form of "community service" suitology , Olena Sergienko Report Final score: 59points POST TheNightOwl TheNightOwl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 3 weeks ago Please give company name. 27 27points reply View more comments #26 Not every time, but I've noticed when they seem too excited and eager to hire you, there's a reason and it's not your resume.
Definitely ask about the rate of turnover. partyintheUSSR , Amy Hirschi Report Final score: 59points POST Lisa Miller Lisa Miller Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Happened to me earlier this year with a global insurance/risk management company. Interviewed, got the job offer email two hours later. Gave me the salary I asked for, no questions asked. Took the job worked one week and said f*ck this. I initially thought they really wanted me for my experience and knowledge, turns out they were just desperate for people. I could have told them I was an axe murdering cannibal and they would have just asked me when can I start. 26 26points reply View More Replies... View more comments #27 When they ask you if you have any questions for them and you ask "what is your favorite thing about your job/working for this company?" And they reply "Well I'm not the one being interviewed..." proceeds to answer and then says "...was that good enough for you?" Immediately made me realize that even if I did get a job offer, I did not want to work for someone like that. kallurr Report Final score: 57points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Then why did he ask you for questions ??? 25 25points reply View more comments #28 Interviewer has visible anger issues with other staff. I encountered this at the beginning of my career. They didn't hire me, which was good. TheSanityInspector , ANTONI SHKRABA production Report Final score: 51points POST FakeOptimist FakeOptimist Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago So the interviewer was someone who can't even pretend to be professional towards collegues..... 26 26points reply View more comments #29 I'm a teacher.
When you ask about discipline procedures/administrative support and they skirt around the question, run for the hills.
A sketchy answers means is that you will either be stressed because admin won't answer your pleas for help/view you calling them as a sign of weakness, or flabbergasted that an administrator would jump to conclusions about your classroom management without consulting you first. vadavkavoria Report Final score: 47points POST Niki A Niki A Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Also, as a teacher, beware of school systems with few veteran teachers. This is usually an indication of something suspicious. 10 10points reply #30 Had an interview where the interviewer said "so you probably made what like $40k last year?" I had made double that and knew if I went with this company I'd only make a little more than $40k.
If he hadn't said that I probably would have taken the job. NickKnocks , Karolina Grabowska Report Final score: 38points POST Michael Largey Michael Largey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago If he hadn't said that, wouldn't you have asked about the salary anyway? 33 33points reply View More Replies... View more comments Note: this post originally had 96 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes. Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Add Your Answer! Not your original work? Add source Publish Change image Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Upload Upload Edit Image Error occurred when generating embed. Please check link and try again. Render conversation
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And to prove it, his "desk" was in an open area and two workers were playing foosball (loudly) about 3 feet behind the interviewer's chair, I couldn't understand half what he was saying due to the cheers and grunts of the players... and every so often the interviewer would turn around and give one of the players a high-five after a big score. They asked me in for a second interview, I declined... I can't play that hard while I'm supposed to be working. 9 9points reply Ivan Petrov Ivan Petrov Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Sounds like something out of GTA V. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Lisa H Lisa H Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Had an interview once, where, if hired, they fully expected me to completely change my hairstyle (I have dreadlocks and apparently those weren't allowed) and during the interview, they expected me to enthusiastically know everything about the company, basically be a fangirl. It was for a car wash. A damn car wash. Oh, and we're expected to work in the hot sun (100°F+ during the summer) while in full uniform at all times, which was a long sleeved shirt and long black pants and we can only keep water in the office, not actually near us. I didn't work there. 6 6points reply Destiny Kruse Destiny Kruse Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I just left a job where only two of its employees had been there longer than three months. More than half had been there less than six weeks. I found out that six people quit in one week alone. It paid well but even that wasn't enough to stop the ludicrously high turn over rate. 4 4points reply Ladytron Ladytron Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Yeah. Always ask how long people have worked there. It usually tell you pretty much all you need to know about the workplace in one question. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Load More Comments POST Johnny Johnny Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago My worst interview was at a growing tech company and the interviewer used the red-flag phrase "work-hard, play-hard". And to prove it, his "desk" was in an open area and two workers were playing foosball (loudly) about 3 feet behind the interviewer's chair, I couldn't understand half what he was saying due to the cheers and grunts of the players... and every so often the interviewer would turn around and give one of the players a high-five after a big score. They asked me in for a second interview, I declined... I can't play that hard while I'm supposed to be working. 9 9points reply Ivan Petrov Ivan Petrov Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 weeks ago Sounds like something out of GTA V. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Lisa H Lisa H Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Had an interview once, where, if hired, they fully expected me to completely change my hairstyle (I have dreadlocks and apparently those weren't allowed) and during the interview, they expected me to enthusiastically know everything about the company, basically be a fangirl. It was for a car wash. A damn car wash. Oh, and we're expected to work in the hot sun (100°F+ during the summer) while in full uniform at all times, which was a long sleeved shirt and long black pants and we can only keep water in the office, not actually near us. I didn't work there. 6 6points reply Destiny Kruse Destiny Kruse Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago I just left a job where only two of its employees had been there longer than three months. More than half had been there less than six weeks. I found out that six people quit in one week alone. It paid well but even that wasn't enough to stop the ludicrously high turn over rate. 4 4points reply Ladytron Ladytron Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 3 weeks ago Yeah. Always ask how long people have worked there. It usually tell you pretty much all you need to know about the workplace in one question. 0 0points reply Load More Replies... Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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