I Tried Applying for a Second Job and Got BLOCKED 🤯

So I’m on a job hunt, right? I find a cool position, apply, and think I’m moving on…
Next thing I know, I try to apply for another position at the same company, and I get hit with this:

Cartoon "WTF?!" bubble with surprised emoji, above a message saying applications are limited to ensure fairness. Logo: “DamnJobs.com” below.

“We couldn’t submit your application.
I’m sorry we are limiting applications to give everyone a chance.”

Wait… WHAT? 😳

Let me get this straight:

  • I applied for one job
  • Now I can’t apply for another because… they’re being fair?
  • To… everyone else?

So basically, they’re saying:

“Hey, we want to give OTHER people a shot… even though you’re perfectly fine to apply for this one too.

I stared at the screen for a solid minute. Then I laughed. Then I cried. Then I took a screenshot because, naturally, this belongs in the WTF Hiring Hall of Fame.

Honestly… this is peak corporate logic. It’s like a game:

“Do you want the job? Sorry, you’re too fast for us. Try again later.”

If you ever see a job application message like this… just screenshot it. Post it. Share it. Laugh at it. Welcome to the WTF Hiring club.


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