Life My brush with incompetence.

**Rain Man** · 04-09-2014, 07:39 PM

Okay, these brushes happen all the time, but I have to share this one.

About five years ago, there was this business program that a lot of my friends were doing. It was expensive and I didn't think it provided much inherent value, but my wife did it and thought it was great, and it seemed like a very good way to meet a lot of ascending people. So after hemming and hawing for a while, I put my name in.

Now, recognize that this is expensive. As in, several thousand dollars. They don't "accept" everybody who applies, but hey, each "student" is several thousand dollars. For the most part it seemed like their inclination was to take anybody who was credible, and I'm a generally credible guy with a very good resume. The program is run by a bigger business organization that has actually given me a very nice award in the past, so it's not like I'm unknown to them.

So I put my name in the hat.

They invite me to an interview, and it's a clusterfornication. Halfway through the interview, one of the interviewers thinks he caught me in a lie about my resume until I point out that he's holding the wrong resume, and I leave wondering if they even know who I was, because he still seemed confused and suspicious. The interview was kind of dumb.

Then I get a rejection letter from them. Now, I recognize that rejection is possible and Jor-El wasn't my dad, but I'm not sure if they rejected me or the other resume that wasn't me, or if I just made them mad, or what the deal was. Plus, the rejection letter suggested that I need more work experience and suggested that I join their "junior program" for young professionals. Let's just say that I'm not a young professional who needs experience.

Honestly, I really shouldn't have been rejected given the goals of the program and a bunch of other factors. It should've been a no-brainer. So I send a nice e-mail to the director saying, "Uh, can I get a little feedback on this?" just in case they made a mistake with the letter. The woman who runs the program never responded. Zero. Zilch. Nada.

Okay, whatever. It wasn't a big deal to me anyway, though I was scratching my head about what happened. That's fine. I used the money for a trip to Alaska and networked with Aleuts and bears.

So now we fast-forward five or six years, and I get an e-mail today. It's inviting me to the "class reunion", so that I can "reconnect with my classmates in the program and other alumni".

Seriously?

What a bunch of nimrods. So was the rejection letter wrong? Is the reunion letter wrong? Did they think some other guy was me for ten weeks?

So...should I go to the reunion? I think I could have some fun with that. But then again, I might get kicked out, and it costs $40.

Bunch of nimrods.

Discuss Thrower · 04-09-2014, 07:42 PM

Is this a MENSA humblebrag or something?

**Rain Man** · 04-09-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Is this a MENSA humblebrag or something?

I've pondered joining Mensa, but I can never remember the address where the membership event is held.

Dayze · 04-09-2014, 07:51 PM

i thought this was a thread in which you told us how you were standing in line behind Scott Pioli at Radio Shack

**Rain Man** · 04-09-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

i thought this was a thread in which you told us how you were standing in line behind Scott Pioli at Radio Shack

I think Scott got into this business program last year. It's really easy to get in.

Kman34 · 04-09-2014, 08:26 PM

I think you should go.....Introduce yourself as Frank Abagnale.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 04-09-2014, 08:26 PM

You should go.Tell them after you left them you became a pig farmer and own your own swine facility. When they all point at you and laugh that's when you tell them you made over 3 mill last year and ask for volunteers to smell your hand.

**Rain Man** · 04-09-2014, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kman34

I think you should go.....Introduce yourself as Frank Abagnale.

Oooh, I just watched that this weekend. That might work.

**Rain Man** · 04-09-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

You should go.Tell them after you left them you became a pig farmer and own your own swine facility. When they all point at you and laugh that's when you tell them you made over 3 mill last year and ask for volunteers to smell your hand.

I'll keep that one in my vest pocket if I need it.

Nightfyre · 04-09-2014, 09:00 PM

What is the name of this organization?

ClevelandBronco · 04-09-2014, 10:21 PM

You might not get to experience the fun of being kicked out if your wife is permitted to bring you as her date.

DeepSouth · 04-10-2014, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Oooh, I just watched that this weekend. That might work.

You could go as "John Galt".

mikey23545 · 04-10-2014, 06:34 AM

Go as Art Vandelay.

BigBeauford · 04-10-2014, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

What is the name of this organization?

NAMBLA

Nickel D · 04-10-2014, 07:24 AM

Offered opinions/options:

#1 - So you were willing to pay thousands to get in the class and now you're stupefied about shilling out a measly $40 to go pig (honestly, no pun intended) out on the buffet and rub (do not confuse this with the BBQ term) shoulders with the so-designated elite?

#2 - Get the inside info about the 'little' things that happened in the class and during breaks from your spouse and then go up to specific individuals with the ol' "Hey, there! Great to see you again! I remember you 'cuz you were the one who..."

#3 - Make sure you meet up with that a-hole interviewer and thank him over and over for giving his recommendation for you to be selected. Then ask him casual questions about his professional background and question the truthfulness of his statements (i.e., "You say you were the ________ at ________ in KC from 1997-2000? Are you sure? 'Cuz I went there almost monthly back then and never remember seeing you there.").

View Poll Results: Would you go to the reunion?
Yes. It seems like a great way to catch up with friends I never met.	3	13.04%
Yes. But only to see how many embarrassed people pretend to remember me.	9	39.13%
No. Because that wouldn't be right.	3	13.04%
No. People pay me to go to parties, not the other way around.	8	34.78%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

04-09-2014, 07:39 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3318491 VARSITY	My brush with incompetence. Okay, these brushes happen all the time, but I have to share this one. About five years ago, there was this business program that a lot of my friends were doing. It was expensive and I didn't think it provided much inherent value, but my wife did it and thought it was great, and it seemed like a very good way to meet a lot of ascending people. So after hemming and hawing for a while, I put my name in. Now, recognize that this is expensive. As in, several thousand dollars. They don't "accept" everybody who applies, but hey, each "student" is several thousand dollars. For the most part it seemed like their inclination was to take anybody who was credible, and I'm a generally credible guy with a very good resume. The program is run by a bigger business organization that has actually given me a very nice award in the past, so it's not like I'm unknown to them. So I put my name in the hat. They invite me to an interview, and it's a clusterfornication. Halfway through the interview, one of the interviewers thinks he caught me in a lie about my resume until I point out that he's holding the wrong resume, and I leave wondering if they even know who I was, because he still seemed confused and suspicious. The interview was kind of dumb. Then I get a rejection letter from them. Now, I recognize that rejection is possible and Jor-El wasn't my dad, but I'm not sure if they rejected me or the other resume that wasn't me, or if I just made them mad, or what the deal was. Plus, the rejection letter suggested that I need more work experience and suggested that I join their "junior program" for young professionals. Let's just say that I'm not a young professional who needs experience. Honestly, I really shouldn't have been rejected given the goals of the program and a bunch of other factors. It should've been a no-brainer. So I send a nice e-mail to the director saying, "Uh, can I get a little feedback on this?" just in case they made a mistake with the letter. The woman who runs the program never responded. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Okay, whatever. It wasn't a big deal to me anyway, though I was scratching my head about what happened. That's fine. I used the money for a trip to Alaska and networked with Aleuts and bears. So now we fast-forward five or six years, and I get an e-mail today. It's inviting me to the "class reunion", so that I can "reconnect with my classmates in the program and other alumni". Seriously? What a bunch of nimrods. So was the rejection letter wrong? Is the reunion letter wrong? Did they think some other guy was me for ten weeks? So...should I go to the reunion? I think I could have some fun with that. But then again, I might get kicked out, and it costs $40. Bunch of nimrods.
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04-09-2014, 10:21 PM	#11
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04-10-2014, 07:24 AM	#15
Nickel D Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $11006781	Offered opinions/options: #1 - So you were willing to pay thousands to get in the class and now you're stupefied about shilling out a measly $40 to go pig (honestly, no pun intended) out on the buffet and rub (do not confuse this with the BBQ term) shoulders with the so-designated elite? #2 - Get the inside info about the 'little' things that happened in the class and during breaks from your spouse and then go up to specific individuals with the ol' "Hey, there! Great to see you again! I remember you 'cuz you were the one who..." #3 - Make sure you meet up with that a-hole interviewer and thank him over and over for giving his recommendation for you to be selected. Then ask him casual questions about his professional background and question the truthfulness of his statements (i.e., "You say you were the ________ at ________ in KC from 1997-2000? Are you sure? 'Cuz I went there almost monthly back then and never remember seeing you there.").
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