September 7, 2024 at 2:28 am

Her Friend Gave Her Interviewer A Lecture While Seeking An Internship, But Was Mad When She Was Told It Likely Cost Her This Opportunity

by Ashley Ashbee

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There really is a time and a place for everything and some situations need to be navigated with more care than others.

But not everyone gets that and just want to hope for the best.

See why this person seeking an internship didn’t appreciate her friend’s honesty.

AITA for telling my friend not to expect a callback?

I gave my friend a recommendation for her internship coming up. It was the place where I used to work.

She complained to two people, including the interviewer, about them offering her disposal cups for coffee.

But her optimism didn’t waver.

She also told me about it like it was the most terrible thing on earth and said the interview was less than 10 minutes.

My friend couldn’t figure out what she had done wrong, so I told her that maybe she shouldn’t complain about free coffee to the interviewer.

My friend feels like she should have spoken her mind because it was something she was passionate about and maybe the interviewer will see it as a good thing that she wants to change the company’s culture.

And she didn’t want a reality check.

I told her probably not.

I also said if she keeps doing this, don’t expect to get an internship because the market is **** right now.

But my friend took this as harsh criticism.

Then she blocked me after our conversation.

Let’s take a look at the comments.

I’m not sure where she got the idea from that this was okay.

Source: Reddit/AITA

Virtue signaling to be specific.

Source: Reddit/AITA

The comedy writes itself!

Source: Reddit/AITA

Insufferable is a good word for it.

Source: Reddit/AITA

No, that would still be rude. Advocacy is great, but this isn’t it.

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It’s going to be a long internship hunt.

If you liked this post, you might want to read this story about a teacher who taught the school’s administration a lesson after they made a sick kid take a final exam.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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