Today I had an interview for a promotion at work. I was aware I would have to feign passion and interest for the drearier aspects of the job; mainly figures, hitting targets, and selling people crap they don't really want.
About a quarter of the way through the interview it became apparent that this wasn't really an open, honest and informal discussion. It was one person asking another person purposefully misleading questions that could be flipped and refracted to suit the whim of the interviewer. Although I understand it's important to weed out those who are not going to take their position seriously, it seemed the whole experience was one long test to see how effectively I could lie.
No matter what I do, I cannot play these sorts of games. I feel compelled to reject this unspoken sort of falseness. Even if I know it's for my own good; my mouth will say what has to be said, but my expression, body language and thoughts says the complete opposite.
I was asked:
"Where do you see yourself in the company 5 years from now?"
Hopefully not working for soulless bastards like you. But of course the correct answer is:
"I would like to work my way up into a higher management role."
"Where do you see your career in retail in 40 years time?"
What kind of moron would spend the brief life they have working in some god-awful bloated pyramid scheme. I would rather have nothing material to show at the end of my life than contemplate spending 40 years working 9 to 5 with people who have the "my hands are tied" or "I would if I could" mentality.
Where is my place?
Where can I be trusted to lead a life free from bullshit?
I don't know how I can win these sorts of games; do I lie and not be truthful. Or do I tell the utter truth and not fit in?
About a quarter of the way through the interview it became apparent that this wasn't really an open, honest and informal discussion. It was one person asking another person purposefully misleading questions that could be flipped and refracted to suit the whim of the interviewer. Although I understand it's important to weed out those who are not going to take their position seriously, it seemed the whole experience was one long test to see how effectively I could lie.
No matter what I do, I cannot play these sorts of games. I feel compelled to reject this unspoken sort of falseness. Even if I know it's for my own good; my mouth will say what has to be said, but my expression, body language and thoughts says the complete opposite.
I was asked:
"Where do you see yourself in the company 5 years from now?"
Hopefully not working for soulless bastards like you. But of course the correct answer is:
"I would like to work my way up into a higher management role."
"Where do you see your career in retail in 40 years time?"
What kind of moron would spend the brief life they have working in some god-awful bloated pyramid scheme. I would rather have nothing material to show at the end of my life than contemplate spending 40 years working 9 to 5 with people who have the "my hands are tied" or "I would if I could" mentality.
Where is my place?
Where can I be trusted to lead a life free from bullshit?
I don't know how I can win these sorts of games; do I lie and not be truthful. Or do I tell the utter truth and not fit in?
