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Interview horror- I’ve blown it 🤦‍♀️

184 replies

MrsDontDoMuch · 08/04/2021 13:44

Zoom interview with two other people.

So excited, an interview for a job I really want was brought forward from tomorrow to today. I had worked hard on preparation and performed well.

Got to the end when they asked if I had any questions, as I opened my mouth my body let out a huge fart with no warning. I tried to muffle the sound by shuffling on my seat only to create a noise which quite frankly I think will haunt me. This high pitched long squeak ensued to which I’m sure I saw the ladies eyebrows raised a little, at which point she nodded in a sympathetic way, said ‘thank you for your time’ whilst leaning forward, clearly reaching to press the ‘end’ button.
I’m absolutely mortified that my body has let me down. I’m beside myself with shame.

Is there any possibility you think they didn’t hear it? If you interviewed someone who was a good candidate but let one out at the end would (could) you overlook it?

Please can someone reassure me, I just don’t know how to get past this.

Have I blown it? (Excuse the pun)

OP posts:
Aprilshowersandhail · 10/04/2021 10:41

Well done op!
Remember to buy some anti fart pills for your first day!!

Forgothowmuchlhatehomeschoolin · 10/04/2021 10:49

Oh wow well done Op!!!!

Magpiesalute · 10/04/2021 10:55

Yay!!! Happy for you.

Sleepisoverrated150 · 10/04/2021 10:57

Amazing news well done! I hope they have a few trump puns uo their sleeves for your first few weeks lol

BluebellsGreenbells · 10/04/2021 11:03

I’m laughing so hard I can’t see or read!

Well done indeed

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 10/04/2021 11:12

Nice to see someone blowing their own trumpet here!
Congratulations, I'm so glad for you!

TSSDNCOP · 10/04/2021 11:30

Well done.

The stepped on a duck comment was one of the best I've read for a while.

SummerHouse · 10/04/2021 11:34

Just as well you didn't precede the incident with a suggestion that they pull your finger.

Pebbledashery · 10/04/2021 11:36

Sorry op... Unintentionally I assume. But you've made me cry with laughter today.. You won't have blown it.. If you fit all the relevant criteria then you'll get the job.. Who cares about a bodily function you had no control over.

trappedsincesundaymorn · 10/04/2021 11:45

Congratulations OP. make sure your farts are silent from now on though. If I look like I'm about to sneeze (good old hayfever season), my boss yells "incoming, take cover" with a huge smile on her face. Grin

Tistheseason17 · 10/04/2021 12:10

Yaaay!!!

PinkiOcelot · 10/04/2021 12:12

Congratulations!! Well done!!

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 10/04/2021 12:22

Many congratulations, OP, that's great news. Grin

SusannahSophia · 10/04/2021 12:22

Excellent! Just maybe keep off the beans for the first few weeks! 😂Grin

Koolandorthegang · 10/04/2021 12:30

Con-flatulations OP Grin

KirstenBlest · 10/04/2021 12:42

You came up trumps.
Well done!

amusedbush · 10/04/2021 12:44

Well done for trumping the competition Grin

Glittertwins · 10/04/2021 13:15

Get yourself a big wine, well done!

HeronLanyon · 10/04/2021 13:17

Had a feeling you’d wind up getting this 👍

ArabellaScott · 10/04/2021 13:18

Toot toot! Fantastic OP!

Check seat for whoopee cushions on your first day, tho.

Becca19962014 · 10/04/2021 13:53

@MrsDontDoMuch congratulations, after your thread earlier in the week this is great news! Well done!!

Chocs44 · 10/04/2021 14:12

Well done- great news!!'

ifIwerenotanandroid · 10/04/2021 15:48

Congratulations!

Feyei · 10/04/2021 16:25

Well done!!

CookieDoughKid · 11/04/2021 18:05

Well done op!!

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