[funny] So this is kinda how my job interviews tend to go...

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In all seriousness, there have been times in interviews as well as at work proper that I'll take stuff a tad literally, though not as excessive as MCU Drax here in this video.

Yeah let's talk about my last job interview. No trick questions. No parade of interviewers.

"History Gal, just talk to me about yourself as how you would deal with different situations."

The interviewer was so relaxed and than said I am the person he was looking for. Wow, not sure how to process that at the time. You're used to hearing we'll get with you later. Between him and the department chair, it was a total outpouring of warmth. The woman hugged me. Both said they had to interview others but more or less I was chosen.

I got the official offer the following week. Found out I was their first choice.

Other job interviews for this job type in the company ran from fabulous to oh my goodness I hope you don't call me. I had interview requests all over and some I declined after Hurricane Irma damage made me leery of long commutes.

My department store interview was like a SNL skit. Gal was a hyper type who asked "why do you want to work in sales?" I told her I liked making people feel good about themselves with the right footwear." She said she liked my energy and hired me on the spot.

Well I did initiate a lot of sales as I approached people gently. It was sincere in that I asked each customer to make sure the shoes were comfortable.

This sort of interview frequently happens in straightforward jobs in education.

It does when they are interested in a quality person. Often times though, they are more inclined to hire relatives. I am astounded at how many of the district staff are related. So no in this one case Kraftie, please understand my respectful disagreement.

nepotism sucks.....yes.

Long ago when I worked in offices, a few interviews ended with a job offer. I ended up in jobs that were way over my head sensory/people wise.

I was often hired instantly due to my incredible Tech abilities and professional demeanor. What ended up happening down the road was my inability to read social cues. I often compensated by being quiet. Many workplaces appreciated my discretion. I followed my business etiquette course to the T. I got along with people. But certain places were uncomfortable that my temp agency sent me to.

Mileage varies as far as straight forwardness.

It is sweet though that I got my job solely on my merits.

I got lucky that way, too.

Around 1985, an attempt was made to fire me. I proved that I didn't make the mistakes that they claimed I made.

I had a coworker throw me under the bus. I didn't retaliate as expected. I let my impeccable record speak for itself.