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AIBU to postpone my job interview?

136 replies

Dakin1 · 05/05/2016 13:52

I have a job interview tomorrow morning at 9.30am. It's the third and final interview and I think I am the only candidate they are seeing.

The job sounds amazing and I really want it. DP recently unemplyed so we really need the money too.

BUT today I have come down with a horrendous stomach bug. DP and DC both had it recently and it lasted a few days. I thought I had escaped it but clearly not.

WIBU to give the recruitment consultant a heads up and say I may need to postpone?

DP says to dose up on immodium and force myself to go as it would make a bad impression to postpone. I think it is better to postpone than run out to the loo half way through the interview.

Advice please?!

OP posts:
Dakin1 · 06/05/2016 11:11

I'm out! I managed to hold it together even with terrible stomach cramps and dodgy tunmy rumbling sounds which they very politely ignored. I think it went pretty well all things considered and I should hear by the end of the day. Thank you so much for the support and messages they have really made me smile Smile

OP posts:
DonkeyOaty · 06/05/2016 11:21

Well done. And fingers crossed!

winkywinkybumbum · 06/05/2016 11:25

Well done for getting through it. Be proud of yourself.

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 06/05/2016 11:25

oh well done for getting through it - hope it was all worth it! :)

purplishclouds · 06/05/2016 11:27

That's great . Well done OP and all the best

AndNowItsSeven · 06/05/2016 11:28

Well done, hope it's good news.

yorkshapudding · 06/05/2016 11:47

Well done for getting through it!
I'm currently suffering with a horrendous tummy bug and have hardly moved off the sofa accept to shove the occasional snack at DD who is being babysat by Cbeebies Blush I can't imagine having to do a job interview feeling like this. Hope it pays off for you.

gingergenie · 06/05/2016 12:35

Well done! Keep us posted x

situatedknowledge · 06/05/2016 12:36

Well done! Good luck.

TwoLittleBlooms · 06/05/2016 13:10

Good luck and well done getting through it!

CantWaitForWarmWeather · 06/05/2016 13:16

Good luck! Hope you get it! Star

BlackDoglet · 06/05/2016 13:16

Very well done - how they gave you some extra kudos for seeing it through as you did. I certainly would have done.
Relax in the sunshine this afternoon while you wait to hear. Wishing you every success!

BlackDoglet · 06/05/2016 13:17

how=hope

ajandjjmum · 06/05/2016 13:21

Fingers crossed!

Dakin1 · 06/05/2016 13:52

I have news... I got the job!! Please will you all have a celebratory l drink for me as I can't keep anything down Wine am over the moon and off to celebrate by having a nice lie down. Thank you so much for all the support

AIBU to postpone my job interview?
OP posts:
ThumbWitchesAbroad · 06/05/2016 13:53

Hurrah! Now have a nice quiet weekend, doing nothing apart from recovering :) ThanksWine

SeaLionsOnMyShirt · 06/05/2016 13:57

Well done OP, that's great news. I hope you feel better soon too and the job offer aids your recovery!

But your recruitment consultant should be ashamed of herself. I would never put the guilts on a sick candidate to attend an interview like that. I bet if you had called the company directly they would have tried to make other arrangements for you.

GinAndColonic · 06/05/2016 13:58

Woohoo! Superhuman after all that poorliness, you must be good Grin

sailawaywithme · 06/05/2016 13:59

Congratulations from across the pond!!

ChicRock · 06/05/2016 14:01

Fantastic, well done!!

SoupDragon · 06/05/2016 14:07

Yay! Congratulations :)

coughingbean · 06/05/2016 14:08

Yay!!!!

BuffytheReasonableFeminist · 06/05/2016 14:10

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liinyo · 06/05/2016 14:10

That is such good news. Well done, I am so happy for you.

Openmindedmonkey · 06/05/2016 14:15

Congratulations, that's a great achievement!
You are so strong, capable & utterly admirable, we'll done. I wish you a relaxed & happy weekend & a fabulous career Wine