You acted a tad too desperate, Elly. That’s why you feel small. That place sucked. You are other jobs that are better suited for you, where you will feel good about yourself and the people you work with.
Ellie should not even consider working with or for such jerks. After her abhorrent reception by both the “receptionist” and “boss” she should have just gotten up and said “No thank you” and walked out.
And they never do. When I interviewed applicants for a position, I told every one of them I would call one way or the other, and I did. I called them personally, not ask an executive assistant to do it. That is a cop-out. The least you can do for someone who took the time and effort to apply for the position is to let them know if they did or did not move on to the second round of interviews.
This is one of the most depressing and unfunny comics page today I have seen! I just wonder how Lynn Johnston actually managed to sell this to the Funny Pages manager!
Unfortunately it’s an all too common experience.Everybody who’s ever gone job hunting has been through this at least once, and most likely multiple times.
I can only recall one prospective employer who bothered calling me after an interview to say I was not getting the job. Once I got a generic form email, another time I received a letter in the mail (that was weird), and on two or three occasions I reached out to them and was told no. Most of the time they just ignored me and let me draw my own conclusions from that. Since they also hardly ever said “We’ll make our decision by the Nth of the month,” it became possible to delude myself into thinking I was still in the running long after the decision had been made. Those were the ones that really hurt.
Companies who treat others like how Elly was treated are soon headed for bankruptcy court. But how about when a government does the same thing? The USSR was known for long lines of miserable people trying to get bread, shoes, or toilet paper. It was also known for bureaucrats who could care less about the populace and an elite that lived in style when the rest of the country was living little better than their great-grandparents.
9thCapricorn 12 months ago
You acted a tad too desperate, Elly. That’s why you feel small. That place sucked. You are other jobs that are better suited for you, where you will feel good about yourself and the people you work with.
MichaelAxelFleming 12 months ago
“Don’t call us, we’ll call you.”
Enter.Name.Here 12 months ago
“THANK you. Next!”
snsurone76 12 months ago
“Mr.”? I thought that was an old woman!!
TheSkulker 12 months ago
Ellie should not even consider working with or for such jerks. After her abhorrent reception by both the “receptionist” and “boss” she should have just gotten up and said “No thank you” and walked out.
Macushlalondra 12 months ago
Not to worry, Elly. You can do better than that.
French Persons Premium Member 12 months ago
There are better places to work.
gsawyer101 12 months ago
When did the response to “Thank you” become “No problem” instead of “You’re Welcome”?
David in Webb Premium Member 12 months ago
As I’ve gotten older “customer service” has become much more important. I’ll report it when it’s appropriate.
DawnQuinn1 12 months ago
And they never do. When I interviewed applicants for a position, I told every one of them I would call one way or the other, and I did. I called them personally, not ask an executive assistant to do it. That is a cop-out. The least you can do for someone who took the time and effort to apply for the position is to let them know if they did or did not move on to the second round of interviews.
potfarmer 12 months ago
I wouldn’t work for anyone who hired that receptionist.
Justanolddude Premium Member 12 months ago
Actually, I came to interview you. I’ll be shopping elsewhere now also.
dcdete. 12 months ago
This is one of the most depressing and unfunny comics page today I have seen! I just wonder how Lynn Johnston actually managed to sell this to the Funny Pages manager!
MagOctopus 12 months ago
I’ve had interviews like that. Absolutely crushing.
Anon4242 12 months ago
Unfortunately it’s an all too common experience.Everybody who’s ever gone job hunting has been through this at least once, and most likely multiple times.
kamoolah 12 months ago
What is Philpott’s? Not the same as what Elly’s brother uses to relieve himself: Phil’s Pott!
More Coffee Please! Premium Member 12 months ago
It ain’t like it used to be. Maybe it never was.
Foob 12 months ago
HAA! Get it? His name is “Curtley”? He dismissed her”curtly”? That’s a pun!!
kv450 12 months ago
Probably just as well. With attitude like theirs, Philpott’s will be in Chapter 11 in short order.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 12 months ago
That went well. Perhaps a nice ice cream cone on the way home to celebrate, huh?
MuddyUSA Premium Member 12 months ago
Famous last words……..
hooglah 12 months ago
This is why stores go in the dumpster so soon. The employees trying to run them are idiots that think they are God’s gift to business.
Rcwhiting 12 months ago
If they treat you that way at an interview, just think how bad it will be as an employee
mindjob 12 months ago
In that situation, I’d let the door hit me in the behind on the way out
John Jorgensen 12 months ago
I can only recall one prospective employer who bothered calling me after an interview to say I was not getting the job. Once I got a generic form email, another time I received a letter in the mail (that was weird), and on two or three occasions I reached out to them and was told no. Most of the time they just ignored me and let me draw my own conclusions from that. Since they also hardly ever said “We’ll make our decision by the Nth of the month,” it became possible to delude myself into thinking I was still in the running long after the decision had been made. Those were the ones that really hurt.
pheets 12 months ago
Hard to work for such casual management. Even harder when one NEEDS to work and has limited choices.
Watchdog 12 months ago
Time eternal
donwestonmysteries 12 months ago
I wouldn’t want to work their. Choose someone who appreciates people.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 12 months ago
Has Elly tried Megafood?? Maybe Mike can give her a reference.
g04922 12 months ago
Judging from the receptionist and Mr. Curtley’s personality, this is NOT a place Elle would be happy or appreciated.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 12 months ago
Elly’s heart shrunk two sizes today.
raybarb44 12 months ago
Definitely the smallest if you get hired. ..
gigagrouch 12 months ago
But they never do. i hate that lie!
sjsczurek 12 months ago
And then these companies go bawling that “there’s a labor shortage!”
cranefriend 12 months ago
I would hire Elly…being the main character in a comic is an excellent qualification.
planostanton 12 months ago
With manners like that, I don’t think she’d like working there anyway.
rebelstrike0 12 months ago
Companies who treat others like how Elly was treated are soon headed for bankruptcy court. But how about when a government does the same thing? The USSR was known for long lines of miserable people trying to get bread, shoes, or toilet paper. It was also known for bureaucrats who could care less about the populace and an elite that lived in style when the rest of the country was living little better than their great-grandparents.
saylorgirl 12 months ago
You don’t want that job Ellie. Don’t like the vibe myself…Rude!
Laurie Stoker Premium Member 12 months ago
Screw them, Ellie. They don’t deserve you!!!
lindz.coop Premium Member 12 months ago
I don’t think you really want to work there, Elly.
Argythree 12 months ago
And don’t shop there in future, either. Management that mistreats employees also mistreats customers…