I Walked Out During the Middle of an Interview Heres Why I Dont Regret It

I Walked Out During the Middle of an Interview Heres Why I Dont Regret It Have you ever felt like walking out of an vorstellungsgesprch? I certainly have my very first job interview, in fact, when my interviewer spent the bulk of our time together verbally harassing me and assuring me that I wasnt cut out for the job. Part of me wishes Id walked out before his comments got creepier.And Im not the only one whos wanted to get up and leave an interview. In fact, one anonymous FGBer shared with the community that she actually did up and go.Today I went to an interview and I did the unthinkable... I walked out... yes, just like that, she writes. (Obviously, I apologized and thanked them for their time.) Anyone that knows me knows this is out of character for me. Im what others would consider a respectable career woman who is always professional. Maybe it was the lack of connection with the interviewer or my disinterest in the job sector. One thing is clear today, I need to be genuinely interested in the job if I go in for an interview.She asks the community motherboard if anyone else out there has ever done the same. And, perhaps shockingly, shes not alone.Many other FGBers are chiming in to congratulate her for standing up for herself and leaving when she realized it wouldnt be worth it.Good for you one FGBer, Jamilla Rages, comments. I havent done this in particular, but I can respect that you stood up for yourself in this situation.Ive never walked out on an interview but, at the same time, Ive been pretty selective with where I have interviewed, writes Lea Fichter. If you realize halfway through that this is not the right place for you, I think it is OK to politely tell the interviewer that, and end the interview. They may get offended or may appreciate your honesty.Ive never done this, but kudos to you for being strong enough to know how to not waste anyones time (including your own), says AliceJohnson.Others are encouraging the move, though insisting that p olitely thanking the interviewer for their time is still necessary.If you made your mind up right then and there that you really werent into this job, then I feel like that was the best move, says O Orellano. Honestly, since you did it politely and professionally it saved both you and the interviewer time, so, no harm no foul right? Good luck on job searchingNo point in wasting anyones time Good for you girl an annonymous FGBer says.Some FGBers are even admitting to walking out of interviews, themselves.Yes, I have Nancie Shuman responds. When the interviewer, who was the CEO of the company, kept telling me how hard the job was, and how challenged the company was financially, and described the position in mora detail as a front office person as opposed to an actual executive assistant post, I had an Ah, ha moment. I looked at him and said, Thank you for your time. Unfortunately, I dont believe this is going to be a fit. Among other consideration, I dont believe that you can afford m e. He stuttered and asked me how much I expected to make. I gave him my last salary and the averages of the three previous to that. The look on his face told the story. I thanked him for his time, got my parking validated and left. Wasnt going to be worth it.I walked out of an interview one time it was very bizarre, an anonymous FGBer shares. Basically I had had a phone interview and we clarified the role, but when I walked in it was a completely different role. I didnt want to waste anyones time - so I just got up and left.I once left an interview crying, Ari Nez, M.S. admits. The manager interviewing me was so nasty and obviously didnt want me or was just interviewing me out of courtesy. I tried to wrap up the interview so I can get the heck out of there before they saw the tears in my eyes. The last thing she yelled at me as I walked out was a sarcastic, thanks for your resumeMoral of the story Many FGBers agree that its indeed OK to save everyone the time and effort by walking o ut of an interview if youre not interested in the job. But maintaining professionalism is important, as you never want to burn bridges.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a feminist, a freelance journalist and an adventure aficionado with an affinity for impulsive solo travel. She spends her days writing about womens empowerment from around the world. You can follow her work on her blog, HerReport.org, and follow her journeys on Instagram her_report,Twitterherreport and Facebook.