Went to work with a freaking sickening feeling in my tummy, yet the moment I reached, I received a shockingly rude phone call -
Candidate: Hi Joanne, I am Bee Kuan. Thought you have forwarded the details of today's 2nd round interview to me yesterday? But I did not receive.
Me: Yes, I was supposed to forward you the details, but as HR had not got back to me on the details, I could not provide you with anything. I will call her later on and email you the details afterwards. Your second round's today at 6:30pm right?
Candidate: Right. But as you know I am working. It is not convenient for me to access my email. Me: This is common - I will sms you the details - The name of the Hiring Manager and what is to be expected of you.
Candidate: Believed that the company pays you a fee for this position right? Actually, I have had not heard from you since the first round; there was no feedback from you at all. Since I am going for the second round, it is your job to prep me well, but I don't think you are doing enough.
Me: *Super furious* Frankly speaking, after not hearing from them since your first round, I thought you were not shortlisted at all. As you know, I liaise with HR and not the Hiring Manager and the only source of information is also from HR. Besides, HR was engaged in the meeting and there was no chance for me to get hold of her for the details.
Candidate: (Repeat earlier sentence to reinforce her point)
Me: *Felt so sick and meaningless to argue with her further* Yeah, guess I have overlooked - S-o-r-r-y about it. I will call HR later and sms you the details.
Candidate: Ok. Thanks. Bye.
Me: ...
Felt terrible after the phone call. She has completely spoiled my morning. I was boiling mad inside. Fortunately, I got over it after a while - It is absolutely ridiculous to have any negative emotions over such a person who expects me to be fully responsible for her career. Heck, anyway, this is part and parcel of my job. There are definitely more people who appreciate my professionalism out there : )
Later in the late afternoon, received an SMS from Amanda - Her Golden Retriever is suffering from heatstroke and needs blood transfusion from other dogs asap. Hence, she is pleading for owners with big dogs (20 - 25kg) let the latter donate blood to her sick dog. As a dog owner myself, I understand how she feels. Forwarded her SMS to friends whom have big dogs, but response was bad - Nobody wanted their dogs to suffer from any repercussion. This is human nature. Anyway, just hope that her dog will get the blood that it requires and get well soon.
The time now is 12:19am. In a dilemma whether to get an MC later on. *Argh*
