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WhatsApp chats between a Gen Z and a job interviewer have tickled social media users due to the casual tone of the former
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The Gen Z had landed a job offer and had been requested to show up the following day for an interview
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However, the Gen Z gave reasons and excuses for being unavailable, leaving many Kenyans in stitches
A Kenyan Gen Z has left social media users amused after their WhatsApp conversation with a potential job interviewer was leaked online.
The individual had received a job offer after submitting the required documents, as requested by the interviewer.
The interviewer attempted to schedule a meeting, but the interviewee appeared disinterested. In the chat, the interviewer asked the Gen Z candidate to attend an interview the next day.
“Gen Z response after landing a job offer,” read the caption on the viral post, which garnered hundreds of comments.
The Gen Z gave several reasons for not being able to attend the interview, the main one being that it was their mother’s birthday and they had already left home—suggesting they wouldn’t be back in time.
Why couldn’t the Gen Z show up for the interview?
When asked if they would show up for work should they get the job, the Gen Z replied, “Yes.”
“Then show up kesho. We’re holding interviews on Mondays only,” the interviewer said, trying to convince the candidate.
The Gen Z responded that they were far away and would not be able to make it the next day. They went on to say that if this was an inconvenience, the job could be given to someone else.
“Mamaa, I’m not an option. I told you if not being available tomorrow is an inconvenience to you, I understand. You can give the job to someone who is available tomorrow. It’s all good,” the Gen Z added.
Kenyans react to Gen Z’s WhatsApp chats with employer
The responses from the audacious Gen Z sparked numerous reactions on social media, with users weighing in:
“I don’t know why, but I kinda love this response 😂 Sometimes people treat job seekers like beggars or street urchins, like the job is the thin line between life and death. They expect you to fly, teleport, or something. But here is a generation that doesn’t care for your depressing jobs.”
Kiki Vio:
“As a millennial, I remember being called for an urgent interview in Sultan Hamud. I started the journey from Meru at dawn, arrived in Sultan Hamud in the dark, and still didn’t give up. I had to call the HR and say, ‘I have arrived.’ I was traveling with my two-month-old baby.”
Hussna Saumu:
“Apart from the ‘it’s my mum’s birthday,’ I don’t see anything wrong with their response. When hiring, give people time to clear their schedules. Not everyone is that desperate. And if you act like someone is desperate, they’ll mistreat you because they think you need them more than they need you.”
Pauline_Preetty:
“Calling your employer ‘Mamaa’ is something else.”
Nyakwar Susana:
“Sometimes people need to understand us. We plan ahead, no matter how petty our plans may seem. I once resigned from a well-paying job because my Muslim boss wanted me to work between December 20 and January 1. Mimi siwezi kosa wiki ya sherehe just because you don’t believe in it.”
KCB announces managerial job openings
In another story, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) announced managerial job openings for professionals and set a tight deadline.
The bank also advertised mid-level vacancies and noted that applicants had until June 13 to apply.
KCB highlighted that a bachelor’s degree was the minimum requirement for all the advertised positions.
