FML- I burst into tears in a job interview for something I really wanted

[Anonymous]

The CEO seems stupid besides mean, so you dodged a bullet.

Also, calling yourself CEO of a tiny company is silly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What kind of position are you in that your interviewer was the CEO but you weren’t offered severance at your past company?

+1. OP’s story is too wild to be true

How so? You think everyone gets severance? Or that a CEO doesn’t interview for higher level positions at smaller firms?

Get out of your bubble.

No, just speaking from experience/reality. CEO isn’t going to do an interview for Sally staff person. This must be a higher level position even if it is in a very small company… if a higher level person is let go without any severance that’s a firing. I don’t see anything wrong with what the CEO did. Sounds like OP is not telling the truth and the person interviewing her wanted to get to the bottom of it. Her bursting into tears and emotional instability told him all he needed to know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of position are you in that your interviewer was the CEO but you weren’t offered severance at your past company?

+1. OP’s story is too wild to be true

How so? You think everyone gets severance? Or that a CEO doesn’t interview for higher level positions at smaller firms?

Get out of your bubble.

No, just speaking from experience/reality. CEO isn’t going to do an interview for Sally staff person. This must be a higher level position even if it is in a very small company… if a higher level person is let go without any severance that’s a firing. I don’t see anything wrong with what the CEO did. Sounds like OP is not telling the truth and the person interviewing her wanted to get to the bottom of it. Her bursting into tears and emotional instability told him all he needed to know.

Anyone can call themselves a CEO.

[Anonymous]

I failed a polygraph once and hadn’t lied. I called them and was bawling on the phone because there was no reason I should have failed. I guess they believed me because they let me retake the polygraph and just asked questions related to the part they said I failed ( drugs) I passed the 2nd time and got the job.
Tears don’t always mean they won’t hire you. Depends on other factors too.

[Anonymous]

I think the CEO was simply trying to figure out if OP was fired or was laid off. Honestly, it doesn't sound like OP clearly answered that question.

[Anonymous]

It's very odd she would be this concerned about 2 weeks of unemployment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the CEO was simply trying to figure out if OP was fired or was laid off. Honestly, it doesn't sound like OP clearly answered that question.

If you read OP’s original post you would see that it’s unclear if she was laid off or terminated for cause. OP, are you collecting unemployment?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's very odd she would be this concerned about 2 weeks of unemployment.

I think two weeks of unemployment is more suspicious than three months. It indicates an abrupt departure with no severance, which usually means fired.

If you were just shopping for a new job, you would remain employed while doing it. If you were laid off, you would have some severance time to really collect and think before applying.

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry OP. I’ve been in a similar situation. She shouldn’t have kept pressing - that’s weird and a little sadistic. You will get a GREAT new job soon!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's very odd she would be this concerned about 2 weeks of unemployment.

I think two weeks of unemployment is more suspicious than three months. It indicates an abrupt departure with no severance, which usually means fired.

If you were just shopping for a new job, you would remain employed while doing it. If you were laid off, you would have some severance time to really collect and think before applying.

Do you see how weird this line of thinking is?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's very odd she would be this concerned about 2 weeks of unemployment.

She was trying to figure out if she was fired for cause.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think the CEO was simply trying to figure out if OP was fired or was laid off. Honestly, it doesn't sound like OP clearly answered that question.

If you read OP’s original post you would see that it’s unclear if she was laid off or terminated for cause. OP, are you collecting unemployment?

OP, was this clarified with HR? I hope you are getting unemployment.

[Anonymous]

Aw I'm sorry. It's OK. I'm sure when she calls they will say good things about you.

What kind of a job are you looking for?

[Anonymous]

I think you should write to her. Can't hurt, right?

Dear Jane CEO --

I truly appreciate your time in speaking with me about Chief Widget Maker last week.

I'd like to take a moment to clarify my departure from my prior position. [Explain what happened.]

My apologies for my emotional reaction to your questions. My departure from Prior Job was unexpected and has been stressful for my family. I hope you can overlook this. I am enthused about the work your company is doing and would be happy to answer any further questions you might have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you should write to her. Can't hurt, right?

Dear Jane CEO --

I truly appreciate your time in speaking with me about Chief Widget Maker last week.

I'd like to take a moment to clarify my departure from my prior position. [Explain what happened.]

My apologies for my emotional reaction to your questions. My departure from Prior Job was unexpected and has been stressful for my family. I hope you can overlook this. I am enthused about the work your company is doing and would be happy to answer any further questions you might have.

Agree