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[Justin Bailey]

He was fired a while back from this job and I've got an interview set up next week for the same position. I've been looking for a "real" job for a while now and this may be my chance. I can't help but feel a little guilty even though I probably shouldn't. Still, it's kinda weird.

Anyone here been in similar situations before?

 

[Dilbert]

If you seriously need the job, you'd better be ready to move out INSTANTLY.

If he's a good friend, then you shouldn't go for the job.

 

[acoustix]

I prevented my roomate from getting fired....I guess thats not really the same.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

what does he have to do with you... just don't tell them your relation with him during the interview and you'll do fine.

who told him to fuck up at work? unless he got laidoff or something don't feel guilty

 

[Tazznum1]

Tell him that it is not your fault he is a loser and you are a winner and the company can clearly see that.

 

[norinrad21]

hmmm i wouldn't be able to live with the person knowing am doing the job that he got fired from

 

[therock07]

lol if it makes u feel better

 

[demi]

better luck next time, roommate

do it

 

[Justin Bailey]

If you seriously need the job, you'd better be ready to move out INSTANTLY.

If he's a good friend, then you shouldn't go for the job.

Well I told him I have the interview. I dunno, you think it's bad that I'm doing this? We've been friends for 6 years. It was completely his fault that he was fired and he knows that. I guess some bad feelings will be harbored, at least until he finds a good job.

 

[demi]

No, obviously he was not meant for that job.

You are.

Do it.

 

[therock07]

go, who gives a fuck whats he gonna do?

 

[Dan]

Yeah, his firing and your interview have no relation. It's not like you ratted him out and got him fired. Unless he wants to be immature or irrational about it, I don't see the big deal. So... depends on what trouble you personally forsee from him and whether that's worth it to you.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Well I told him I have the interview. I dunno, you think it's bad that I'm doing this? We've been friends for 6 years. It was completely his fault that he was fired and he knows that. I guess some bad feelings will be harbored, at least until he finds a good job.

nuff said!

He fucked up!

If he is YOUR FRIEND he wil be able understand that you need to PAY YOUR PART OF THE RENT. Work is important.

its not like you are boingin his exGirlfriend who fired him for lame ass sex.

 

[Justin Bailey]

go, who gives a fuck whats he gonna do?

I'm not worried about "what he's gonna do," it just feels kinda weird, like I'm stabbing my friend in the back. If I wasn't so desperate to find a job to pay the bills I wouldn't be bothering probably.

Yeah I know it's not really my fault though. Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

[Justin Bailey]

its not like you are boingin his exGirlfriend who fired him for lame ass sex.

Well I am, but that has nothing to do with the job.

Spoiler

I'M KIDDING!

 

[Dilbert]

If you go for the job, it WILL make your living situation and your friendship awkward. Whether or not it permanently ruins things depends on a lot of factors, but realize that you could lose both relationships as a result of going for this job.

If you decide to go ahead anyway, then I'd offer this bit of practical advice: Disguise the fact that you are friends with this guy. If he was fired for cause, the company may not hire you if they realize you are friends -- they could associate his issues with you (consciously or subconsciously), or they could even think you might be helping him get revenge.

 

[Justin Bailey]

Good advice, unfortunately considering the situation with the owner of the company and all he already knows that we're friends. I don't think he knows we're roommates though.

 

[ToxicAdam]

In 5 years, you won't even be talking to this roommate anymore. Hell, you might not even live in the same state.


But, in 5 years, you could still be working at this job.


DO IT.

 

[Zaptruder]

Sounds like just an awkward coincidence where the loose ends are sorted.

It's a job, do you have a better one lined up? If not, take it.

 

[karasu]

Go for the job. The only things you can't do are sleep with his sister or date his ex. Go for the job.

 

[Azih]

Go for the job. The only things you can't do are sleep with his sister or date his ex.

So mothers and current girlfriends are A-OK?

 

[xsarien]

If you decide to go ahead anyway, then I'd offer this bit of practical advice: Disguise the fact that you are friends with this guy. If he was fired for cause, the company may not hire you if they realize you are friends --

Wouldn't the same address be a bit of a tip off?

 

[Dilbert]

Wouldn't the same address be a bit of a tip off?

That's what I was getting at. List somewhere else -- his parents' house would be ideal if they're in the same town.

 

[Justin Bailey]

It's not.

I think I'm just going to be upfront and honest with the guy. I'm not going to make it a point to say I'm his roommate, but I won't try to hide it either. There's a good chance he already knows we're roommates anyway.

 

[Justin Bailey]

:lol I think I just did all this for nothing. Just set up another interview with a much better job next week and it sounds promising. Damnit. . .

 

[karasu]

So mothers and current girlfriends are A-OK?

:lol picker of nit.