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BAD QUESTIONS

1. Can I switch jobs with the hiring manager?

2. Does the company provide snacks?
3. Will they fire me for not wearing any underwear? My last boss was
very upset when he found out, and I want to get the issue out of
the way early.

4. I need to leave the interview for a minute. Do you have a match?
5. What would you do if the coffeepot were empty?

6. If I don’t take a lunch break, can I accumulate the time that I am
forgoing and add it to my vacation time?

7. So what is it exactly that you guys do?
8. Are there any apartment complexes nearby that offer a fitness cen-
ter and free wine and cheese tasting?
9. Why do I have to fill out this job application? It’s all on my résumé.

10. What’s the story with the receptionist?
11. What is the policy on long-term disability.
12. What’s your policy on dating coworkers?

13. Have you been playing pocket pool?
14. May I work on Christmas Day?
15. Before you tell me about your benefits, can I go get my wife? She’s
in the car and she’s the one who wants to know about the benefits.

16. I have custody of my niece and can get child care only three days
a week. Can I bring her to work with me the other days?

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