Guy Shares Story of Most Bizarrely Terrible Interview He's Ever Had

Redditor u/Red_Beard47 shared their experience when they went in for what would become the worst job interview of their life.

This comment stood out to us when we were putting together this three-part seriesof the worst job interviews people ever had. So in a way, this is an unofficial part IV. So many comments on that thread deserved to be their own post. 

Commenters shared their reactions to the story and even shared their own stories. 

 

"Good idea you walked out of the interview. It would've been really depressing to work in a store where the owner yells at you every day," responded Oro-Lavanda.

 

"I've done it. It was f*-king demoralizing. It just breaks you down," responded Mrminecrafthimself.

"I was an admin assistant at a plumbing service company right out of college and the owner was a nutcase," they continued. "Our hours were 7-5, but he came in when he pleased (usually 10 AM). Then 2 hours later he'd go to lunch with his friends (fellow service guys and some carpenters/contractors from the area) and he'd return after 3 or 4 hours. At 5 he'd say 'shewwww I'm tired after all this work' and head home."

"It was actually preferable when he was gone because when he was in the office, he'd throw tantrums and shout about this employee's work or that employee's attitude or this customer not being happy with their work."

"Nothing could be done right. You'd do your job, and he'd have you re-do it while he told you exactly what to do. He couldn't relinquish control."

Update: Chef Quits, Walks Out During Rush, Owner Wants to Meet, Turns Out to Be a Trap

A chef, who had been a member of a dwindling kitchen staff, found themselves all alone during a dinner rush. This was when they decided to walk out as well. Reddit user, u/Ok_Cap3087, shared their story to the r/antiwork subreddit this week. They reported that the owner had attempted to make contact with them and was attempting to organize a meeting. The poster was uncertain whether or not they should attend this meeting and reached out to readers for their advice. 

Commenters on the initial thread had the following thoughts and advice.

"I'd ask him what his goal of the meeting is going to be," advised mattjones3141. "Is he wanting to get your feedback now that you can be honest about it so that he can improve things? Is he just trying to get you to stay? Is he going to bring you in just to tell you off and feel like he won?"

In response to that comment user Did_Gyre_And_Gimble laid out this extensive list to help the poster decide under what circumstances they should attend the meeting.

DO NOT GO if:

"How could you do this to us? I thought we were family!!"

Please come back! Things will be different, I swear! (they won't)

He will be rude, disrespectful, or mean

There is any potential for litigation

DO GO if:

You like him personally and just want to be a decent person.

You believe he wants honest feedback (and may benefit from your advice)

You might want the job back (at better pay / treatment) if you believe he can/will improve/fix things.

You want to use him as a reference for a future job.

You think there's a chance you might get paid for those off-the-clock hours.

MAYBE GO if:

There's a social aspect (eg he's an in-law) where it's just better for your life if you don't burn bridges.

It's a small town where you believe his animosity could hurt you.

He's willing to pay for your time as a consultant.

DEFINITELY GO if:

You think providing feedback may help the employees you leave behind.

You want the opportunity to chew him out and tell him what you really think

When u/Ok_Cap3087 ultimately decided to avoid the meeting, they received a message from their boss and provided an update, which starts from item #12.

The boss had this to say in their message: 

"Good morning, I didn't hear from you yesterday. I really didn't want you to leave the way you did and I really would want you to work out your weekend shifts this weekend. It's the only right thing to do and in the future so we can still become connected. You never know when we will meet up again and who knows down the road but we could do with your talents combine with mine."

The poster reported that they were glad that they took the commenter's advice and avoided meeting with the owner.

What do you think? Would you have met with the owner?