I agree, but he does call twice and for all I know the job involves a lot calling at all times of day and he wants to know that you answer your phone. But he absolutely sounds like an unpleasant person to work for.
2 and 3. I disagree, they are in fact expecting an unknown number to call them because they’ve applied for a job. You really probably aren’t doing anything so important that you can’t take a call while literally expecting prospective jobs to call you.
I’ve taken calls at work, during school, on the train. That’s life and if you think you just don’t have to ever answer your phone except on your perfect terms then it’s you who is out of touch.
they are in fact expecting an unknown number to call them because they’ve applied for a job
I don’t know why you think this is the case. It is not normal for professional jobs to call without scheduling and not leave a voicemail. It is in fact completely unprofessional.
You really probably aren’t doing anything so important
You literally have no way of knowing this. There are tons of scenarios where it is reasonable for someone not to answer their phone even of they are expecting a call.
There are jobs where people are straight up not allowed to keep their phone on them.
If you are working customer service and in the middle of a customer interaction (which is a very common job for people trying to get internships in their chosen field)
Taking an exam at school, working in something like a chemistry lab at school where you can’t interrupt the task, etc
In the shower, on the toilet, changing a diaper, or any other myriad reasons to be temporarily indisposed.
Like it’s really not hard a concept. Why defend this power tripping weirdo who refuses to follow social norms
Pssst, it’s because they’re a powertripping weirdo who wants to excuse the petty powerplays they use… Notice how they started with, “well I answer my phone in all of these situations where it’s impolite”.
Dude’s an asshole finding excuses to remain that way.
you seem like the type that answers said calls in public spaces on speaker phone - after interrupting your headphone-less youtube binge at the cafe or on the train.
You really probably aren’t doing anything so important that you can’t take a call while literally expecting prospective jobs to call you.
Except when I moved across the country on a deadline, I have always had a job when applying for jobs. I’m not just waiting around for calls to interview.
Since he’s looking for an intern, the chances are very very high that they could also be in class. While my college (maybe just my degree program) was generally lax about things like attendance and going in and out of classes, I’m not loosing out on my education to answer a phone call that may only potentially be for a job.
2 and 3. I disagree, they are in fact expecting an unknown number to call them because they’ve applied for a job. You really probably aren’t doing anything so important that you can’t take a call while literally expecting prospective jobs to call you.
I’ve taken calls at work, during school, on the train. That’s life and if you think you just don’t have to ever answer your phone except on your perfect terms then it’s you who is out of touch.
I don’t know why you think this is the case. It is not normal for professional jobs to call without scheduling and not leave a voicemail. It is in fact completely unprofessional.
You literally have no way of knowing this. There are tons of scenarios where it is reasonable for someone not to answer their phone even of they are expecting a call.
Like it’s really not hard a concept. Why defend this power tripping weirdo who refuses to follow social norms
Pssst, it’s because they’re a powertripping weirdo who wants to excuse the petty powerplays they use… Notice how they started with, “well I answer my phone in all of these situations where it’s impolite”.
Dude’s an asshole finding excuses to remain that way.
you seem like the type that answers said calls in public spaces on speaker phone - after interrupting your headphone-less youtube binge at the cafe or on the train.
Except when I moved across the country on a deadline, I have always had a job when applying for jobs. I’m not just waiting around for calls to interview.
Since he’s looking for an intern, the chances are very very high that they could also be in class. While my college (maybe just my degree program) was generally lax about things like attendance and going in and out of classes, I’m not loosing out on my education to answer a phone call that may only potentially be for a job.