One horror story was when the boss started the interview by asking really inappropriate personal questions. It made me feel extremely uncomfortable right from the start. I was so put off that I just wanted the interview to end as soon as possible. There was no way I would have wanted to work for someone who didn't respect boundaries during an interview.
A horror story I have is when the boss during the interview kept interrupting me. I couldn't even finish a sentence without him cutting in. It made it really hard for me to get my points across. I think it showed his lack of respect for others' opinions and communication. Needless to say, I didn't pursue the job any further.
One horror story was when the power went out while I was babysitting. The kids were already a bit scared of the dark, and it was a struggle to keep them calm. I had to find candles and flashlights in the dark while they were clinging to me and crying. It was a very chaotic and nerve - wracking situation.
I once babysat for a family and the baby had a really bad diaper rash. But the parents hadn't told me about it before leaving. When I tried to change the diaper, the baby was in so much pain and started crying hysterically. It was really difficult to calm the baby down and deal with the situation without proper instructions from the parents.
A few weeks ago, my boss was doing a very serious speech about meeting our targets. All of a sudden, his toupee started to slide off his head. He didn't notice at first, but as it inched further down, we all couldn't hold back our laughter. It was so awkward yet hilarious. I rate this story a 9. It was like a scene from a comedy movie.
Well, if you're in a horrible job situation, it's important to take care of your mental health. Exercise regularly, eat well, and get enough sleep. Sometimes, just having the energy from a healthy lifestyle can help you better deal with the stress at work. Also, try to find allies at work. There might be other employees who are also frustrated with the situation. You can support each other and maybe even come up with solutions together.
One horror story could be showing up to the interview and the interviewer being extremely rude and dismissive from the start. They might not even let the interviewee finish answering questions. Another could be the interview location being a complete mess or in a very noisy and distracting environment, making it hard to focus on the interview.
One common one is when the interview location is really hard to find. You end up getting stressed and flustered before you even start the interview. Another is when the interviewer is rude or condescending. It can really knock your confidence. And also, when there are technical glitches during a virtual interview, like the internet cutting out or the video freezing.
I work in a coffee shop. One day, a customer asked for a 'latte with a side of unicorn magic'. Our barista, not skipping a beat, told the customer that the unicorn magic was on backorder. The customer seemed to be in on the joke and started laughing. It was so funny. I rate this story a 7. It was a simple but great moment that brightened up the day.
Sure. I once had an interview where I was running late because of a traffic jam. I finally arrived all flustered. The interviewer was really cold from the start. They asked me really tough questions that seemed more like they were trying to trip me up than actually assess my skills. And then, in the middle of the interview, there was a fire alarm. We had to evacuate and by the time we got back, the whole mood was ruined and I didn't get the job.
A friend of mine went to an interview and accidentally sat in the wrong chair at the start. Everyone had a good laugh, and it actually broke the ice. He ended up getting the job too.