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I remember applying for a kitchen position and getting an interview on my birthday. Had to request off of work. Walked in and dozens of other people waiting. Get called back and talk to the hiring manager who sees that it's my birthday and seems surprised, and I guess has pity on me and tells me that they aren't actually hiring, they're just trying to see how many people are interested. Just straight up wasting all of these desperate people's time.

Had another interview for a back of house position at a place that told me to show up between 2-2:15. When I got there at 1:45 the place was locked and no one was there. Kept trying for another 30-45 minutes until I gave up. No one answered the phone, no cars there, nothing. Got in touch with the hiring manager later on who told me he forgot he scheduled my interview and to try again. I couldn't afford to take off work again for another interview.

Years later when I got into the tech field, got an interview for a position for some kind of web developer for a hospital/healthcare agency based out of Arizona. It was a group interview with about 6 other people. At the beginning of the interview the hiring manager stated that "I already know who I'm probably hiring. Mike was recommended by my manager so he's probably got the job but since you're all here I'll go ahead with the interview".

I think I've worked every shit job this dystopian country has to offer. My only options as a kid were the military or overdosing, and I somehow made it out and actually have a decent job today.