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[holly_evolving]

Today I was asked the most bullshit question I've ever been asked in an interview. Position interviewed for: receptionist. Question: What's your ideal job?

My ideal job?

Why do you care what my ideal job is?

You don't. It's a bullshit question. You were looking for something like:

I want to work with a team of dedicated professionals to develop my talents and make a lasting contribution.

What the fuck does that even mean? It's a bullshit answer.

You want to know what my ideal job is? I don't have one. I would like to pay the bills, pay off my debts, and still be able to eat and feed my cat. I really don't care how, as long as I don't have to hurt myself to do it.

Ideal job. Why don't you save that one for the interviews with people who actually know anything about your business? Receptionists are not idealists; they are pragmatists. My ideal job is one I can do that will pay me what I need.

Bet they offer me the job. I hope I have something better by then.

Comments

[liliane.livejournal.com]

I thought you really wanted this job? Or was it more you really wanted A job?

[holly-evolving.livejournal.com]

It's more A job than THAT job. It's just frustrating...they called me twice to go through the generic interview questions, and made it sound like this interview was just a get-to-know-you thing. Bullshit-free.

With my back and my knees, I can't just waitress or bartend. But I need something, and quick.