'I like to party': Guy shows up to mass interview of 50 people, self-sabotages to get back at arrogant manager

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Aug 1, 2023 8:00 AM EDT

Every so often you apply for a job and the interview is far from what was advertised. We've all been there. You read false promises on the LinkedIn job posting like "unlimited PTO" and "fully remote" until you learn that this is only an exception for certain employees, and you wouldn't be one of those employees. However, this scenario was far more surprising and upsetting.

 

This Redditor prepared to show up for what he thought was a one-on-one interview. He got dressed up, made the commute, and showed up to the offices, only to find a group of 50 candidates there. That's right: it was a group interview, and clearly, it wasn't a small one. Throughout the interview, candidates were encouraged to individually talk about their backgrounds and why they were more qualified for the position than the next person. It truly puts the job search process in perspective, doesn't it?

 

It didn't take long for OP to admit to himself that this was not the kind of working environment he wanted to be a part of, so he went for a little self-sabotage in order to wipe the smug look off the arrogant general manager's face. When it was his turn to speak, he boldly referred to the most Hot Rod and declared, "My name is Alex and I like to party." That certainly took him out of consideration. How would you self-sabotage your own interview if that was your goal?

 

For more content like this, check out this story about a night shift worker's petty revenge.

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    Font - I once got kicked out of a mass interview for saying "My name is Alex and I like to party!" The repercussions were worth it Over a decade ago I had an interview at some kind of upscale city oceanfront venue, I got dressed up wrote up my resume, caught public transport to that side of town.. just to find out it was a mass interview of about 50 people.
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    Font - This ultra arrogant general manager starts with a spiel about how great he is and how great it is to work for him and how he needs the best team that will do anything it takes... I was pretty enraged
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    Font - Then he made everyone stand up one by one and talk about themselves, their work experience and why they should be hired over everyone else.
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    Font - I really loved the film hotrod at the time and stood up, said "My name is Alex and I like to party"
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    Font - Everyone laughed but the GM who was pissed, he demanded to know my full name and recruitment agency, so I told him and he told me to leave. It was so worth it to wipe his arrogant smug look off his face.
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    Font - LocalTrue9623 - 9 hr. ago Nothing says " being happy is strictly forbidden in this company " like telling the only person with a sense of humor to live. I see that kind of attitude from a lot of companies. It's as if the more you suffer, the more money the company makes. 1.1k Reply Share
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    Rectangle - throwawayyourfun 7 hr. ago It's a group interview, this guy didn't want people who think for themselves. 336 Reply Share
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    Font - KhalilRavana 8 hr. ago 'Round about the same time, I too had a group interview for a Christmastime restock shift. They were showing some of the merchandise they sell, including stuffed animals. I *love* stuffed animals and - completely without thinking - asked "Would anyone notice if this disappeared?" while laughing when it was my turn to ask any questions. Thankfully, everyone just laughed at me and we moved on. Afterwards, one of the ladies leading the interview pulled me aside.... to
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    Font - Note: I'm *not* a thief, I'd never steal their stuffies. I just think I'm funny and said something stupid in the moment and it thankfully didn't backfire. 268 Reply Share :
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    Font - ffsnametaken. 5 hr. ago When I worked at a big supermarket they asked us to do a kind of pledge, like pledge to be "more efficient" or "friendlier to customers" or something like that. I asked them if I could pledge my soul. They were ok sports about it I think, but I was like 18 at the time and I think they knew I was a lost cause in terms of corporate enthusiasm
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    Font - Electronic-Humor-931 6 hr. ago I don't do group interviews, last one I went to had 40 people, i left after 1st break because it obvious I don't like working in groups with loud mouths
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    Font - Child Of1970. 4 hr. ago For now working to live, n... Has anyone anywhere ever been to a "mass interview" that did not turn out to be a scam?
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    Font - (58 (+8) aybully 3 hr. ago I had a group interview once, where there were two groups. They asked us to complete a puzzle, but shock horror, the other group had our last piece, and we had theirs. After about 5 minutes of negotiations taking place, I interjected and said. "Can't we just swap the pieces, you get your chocolate as reward and the rest of us can go to the pub?"
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    Font - I got the job, but I only stayed for a few months after I realised finance wasn't for me. Disclaimer: I am in Australia.
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    Font - brainiac138 3 hr. ago My worst mass interview story happened in the mid-aughts for Old Navy holiday help. After introducing everyone and doing some sort of games or something they asked for us to go around the room and tell them why someone else in the room should not be hired. I just sat there and said no, this is insane or something to that effect. A few minutes later I tried to sneak out when I was stopped by one of the silent managers present and told me that I had the response they w
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    Font - Horroror 4 hr. ago I hope on your way out you slammed the door and yelled, "And I'm genuinely sorry about the window!"
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    Facial expression - green_ribbon 3 hr. ago as soon as I hear group interview I'm out. my anxiety could never
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