You’d expect some level of effort when applying for a job — but one person proved otherwise.
A Malaysian woman recently shared her experience on Threads, and it quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons.
The most effortless job enquiry ever?
The OP, @mia_syafiqah, shared a WhatsApp conversation she received from someone enquiring about a job.
It started with a simple “Hi”, followed immediately by “job vacancy”.
She greeted them back, only to receive another vague reply: “Still got availability?”
Trying to be helpful, she asked which position they were referring to. The response?
“Any position also can.”
Let’s discuss. I didn’t set up any automatic WhatsApp job vacancy messages. Auto-rejected if it’s like this.” the OP shared in the caption of her Threads.
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Netizens couldn’t believe it
Her post struck a chord with many who’ve dealt with similar situations. One user said:
“I used to just ghost people like this, blue tick and done. The way they ask is like buying laksa.”
Another commented:
“Yesss! Sometimes I get so annoyed when I receive messages like this. ‘Job vacancy?’ Like, are you from Planet Pluto? Back then, when I wanted to apply for a job, I made sure to introduce myself properly and word my message nicely. I just don’t understand this kind of attitude.”
Yes, job hunting can be stressful — but sending careless one-liners won’t help your chances.
A little effort, respect, and clarity go a long way. Have you ever received a message like this? Let us know in the comments.
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