Submitted by Sammyisred t3_10hvd0y in tifu
I suppose the FU was months ago, but it only really came to roost a few days ago
So I was fired last year, after 6 years in my job - ‘new manager/ face no longer fit’ kind of thing. It was a shock and job hunting was stressful. I did get a job though and I’ve been there 6 months. I really like it, the job is good and the environment and culture are way better than previously. I am still a bit paranoid about losing this job though, knowing how easily it could happen.
Something I said in the interview process has now come back to bite me. Everything I said about my job skills and experience was true but I may have over-egged the ‘what do you do for fun?’ question. They think I’m REALLY into sports and outdoorsy things, whatever the weather. I’m not. During the process, they talked about an annual team building challenge/ fundraiser and would I be up for it. Funny how when you’re desperate you really really are up for things like this….
Anyways, there’s this mud obstacle race a few months away, which they’re starting to plan for and they’ve put me down for it. It sounds horrendous, I’m not sure if I’m physically capable as well as being allergic to mud and cold water. I was caught on the hop when they asked me and didn’t want to say I’d made stuff up on my resume. Unfortunately I also confirmed I’m free on the day.
So to really fit in with my dream job I’ve got to spend a few months getting fit enough to do this really horrible thing and it’s my own fault. I’m sure I could have got the job anyway but now it will look terrible to pull out.
Think positive thought for me Reddit!
TL;DR my stupid unnecessary lies during my job interview have (literally) landed me in cold water(and mud) a few months from now.