So yesterday (Sunday, which is weird) I got a call from a dentist’s office I’d applied to for a receptionist position.
He liked what he saw on my resume, and wanted to interview me. We talked for a bit, and set up an interview for today (Monday 2/28) at 10:30am.
This morning I had a funny feeling about the interview. That nagging little voice whispering that something is wrong, don’t bother. I chose to ignore the little voice, figuring it was just pre-interview jitters.
I got myself dressed nicely, and made the 30 minute drive to the dental office. Pulling into the parking lot, the office looked dark. Funny, but I guess they have tinted windows. I go in, and the office is dark. The nurse at the desk has no idea who I am, or why I’m there. The dentist (who was supposed to be interviewing me)was not in. And wouldn’t be in today, as he was working at their other location. So she took down my name and number, and told me he’d call me as soon as he could. I was pissed, but I didn’t lash out at her. It’s not her fault her boss failed to communicate.
I went back to my car, and drove the 30 minutes back home. Once inside, I withdrew my application.
Are you fucking KIDDING me? The office opens at 8. They had 2 and a half hours to contact me. But did I get a text/call/email to explain what was going on, and to reschedule? No. I had to waste an hour of my time today. If/when he does call me (which I doubt he’ll have the balls to) I fully intend to tear him a new one.
Oh, and this place was “urgently hiring”. I guess I can’t be too sorry though, as I found out they only pay 14/hr tops.