“Sarah is the very reason why I absolutely welcome foreigners who are hungry and hardworking,” wrote an employer who cancelled an internship opportunity after the applicant asked for a virtual interview instead of face-to-face.
The individual took to social media on Sept 15 to share his conversation with the applicant and their upcoming interview.
“Call me a boomer, but I seriously think our future is f***ed,” said the employer.
He noted giving the student the benefit of the doubt despite hearing she left her internship company after working for a day, “claiming that the environment was toxic and is now looking for a new internship company.”
Less than half an hour after agreeing to come down for an interview, the student then asked if a virtual meeting was possible.
The post sparked a debate among netizens who had opposing views on the matter.
“Someone who isn’t bothered enough to show up for the interview deserves to go hungry!” commented Facebook user Larry Ho, taking the side of the employer.
“Tell me about it. Here’s mine for today,” said netizen Ernz Lim, attaching a screenshot of a conversation with a potential candidate for a job.
The employer said he gave the applicant the benefit of the doubt “after she cancelled the first interview three hours before, second interview, she’s worse, totally ghost you.”
“No hunger, no driver and yet want high pay, work-life balance. Lol,” added Facebook user Lu Liang Ting, referring to some of the job applicants of today.
One Howard Wong had a message for the “young folks looking to get a start.”
Meanwhile, others sided with the applicant. “Serious boomer mentality. I’m 100 per cent behind the student. She saw an easier way of doing something, and she asked for it. I want her in my team, maybe she can help me cut down some old-school BS processes,” said Facebook user Yarny Barny in a comment with over 146 likes.
“Yes, you are the boomer. Candidate asked politely for virtual, and you cancelled the interview. Hope no one wants to work for you,” added Facebook user Chan Shaojie./TISG
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