Russian Interviewee Gets Told Their Russian is «Insufficient» by Job Interviewer Who Couldn’t Speak the Language

As someone who took at least five linguistics classes in college, you might call me a language expert. And as such, it’s my duty to share a few undeniable truths about language learning that many people do not know. Did you know that if you’re a native speaker of a language, congratulations, you are an …
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Legend Nukes Job Interview with Whiny Boss, Gets Offered Position Anyway

Once you’ve been around the block, work-wise, it becomes easier to spot the glaring red flags when you step into an interview for a new position. More often than not, employers aren’t as great at hiding their glaring flaws as they would like to think they are. An offhand comment here and a behind the …
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‘IT’S CORN! A big lump with knobs’: Wholesome Kid Becomes a Meme For Raving About His Love For Corn on the Cob

Its got the juice

Matt Damon Eloquently Explains Why They Don’t Make Movies Like They Used to on ‘Hot Ones’

To state the obvious, we live in a period of time where our attitude to popular culture is starkly different to twenty five years ago. TV shows and movies get scripts that hope to create viral Twitter GIFs, everything from the latest top ten hit to an obscure 50s pop song gets mercilessly butchered by …
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Amusing Job Rejection Highlights Everything Wrong With Common Hiring Practices

Every single part of looking for a new job sucks, big time. Writing cover letters and enduring painfully awkward interviews (sometimes five of them) is awful. But what is possibly the worst part about the ordeal is all the rejection. Whether it is your dream role or just something easy and flexible to pay the …
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Job Applicant Does Dramatic Reading of Patronizing Rejection Email

For anyone without friends in high places (i.e. most of us), job applications are a necessary evil if we want to find some kind of employment. However, the process of doing them is rarely an enjoyable one. There’s nothing like constantly reorganizing a list your so-called employable skills to fit the miniscule differences of 30 …
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Job Applicant Duped By Parking Scam, Both Anger And Hilarity Ensues

While the powers that be may act like nobody wants to work anymore, the job market is more of a jungle out there than ever. Employers are trying to reel people in using any methods possible, going above and beyond the usual hiring claptrap when it comes to unexpected drawbacks and false promises. However, that’s …
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Honest Job Application Answers That Somehow (Sometimes) Got People Hired

In a life full of boring necessities, one of the most boring of all is looking for a job. From excruciating interview questions to navigating industry politics, it can often seem like the whole thing is one big minefield. There’s also nothing worse than falling at the first hurdle: the resume is frequently what makes …
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Job Applicant Applies For Fully Remote Position, Walks Out Of Interview When Employers Reveal It’s Hybrid

One of the few benefits of the dumpster fire that has been the past few years are the revelations that have come regarding work. When it comes down to it, most of us who work traditionally office-based roles simply do not have to be in the office if we don’t want to be. While there’s …
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