Bad Questions
January 16th, 2009
- Can I switch jobs with the hiring manager?
- Does the company provide snacks?
- Will they fire me for not wearing any underwear? My last boss was very upset when he found out, and I want to get the issue out of the way early.
- I need to leave the interview for a minute. Do you have a match?
- What would you do if the coffeepot were empty?
- If I don’t take a lunch break, can I accumulate the time that I am forgoing and add it to my vacation time?
- So what is it exactly that you guys do?
- Are there any apartment complexes nearby that offer a fitness center and free wine and cheese tasting?
- Why do I have to fill out this job application? It’s all on my résumé.
- What’s the story with the receptionist?
- What is the policy on long-term disability.
- What’s your policy on dating coworkers?
- Have you been playing pocket pool?
- May I work on Christmas Day?
- Before you tell me about your benefits, can I go get my wife? She’s in the car and she’s the one who wants to know about the benefits.
- I have custody of my niece and can get child care only three days a week. Can I bring her to work with me the other days?
- I don’t have any experience, so can I get a job in management?
- What do you pay me if you fire me?
- I just want to get rich and then get out. How long will that take?
- If I work here, would I get an office or a cubicle? I’d really like to be able to close the door.
- How long it is going to be, exactly, before I get a job from your company?
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