She Thought She Was Applying For A Civilian Communications Job But Wound Up Almost Enlisting In The Navy On Accident
Can you imagine trying to apply for a job only to find out that you were actually about to enlist in the Navy?
That’s what happened to one TikTok user who tried to apply for a civilian job and ended up almost enlisting in the U.S. Navy.
Noemi (@la.emi.mi) is 28-years-old and was recently online searching for a new job. She wanted to find a job as a social media strategist or communication specialist in her area. While she looked up these positions on job websites, she noticed a job listing for a ‘Communication Specialist/Strategist’ that caught her eye.
The job had been posted by the U.S. Navy in Merced, California.
“I’m aware that they have civilian jobs,” says Noemi.
“I’m not looking to enlist, so I go through, and I try to apply.”
While looking to fill out an application, Noemi was eventually led to the U.S. Navy recruitment website.
Noemi didn’t think that by filling out the application, she’d technically be enlisting in the Navy, so she went ahead and filled in some of her information like her name, age, and email.
“I have critical thinking skills; I do,” says Noemi. “I promise you.”
Drobot Dean – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purposes only, not the actual person
Later on, Noemi received an email from the U.S. Navy, who was under the impression that she was looking to enlist fully and become a sailor. She hadn’t applied for a civilian job after all.
“I don’t even know how to swim,” jokes Noemi.
“What do you mean?”
Then, Noemi received a call from the U.S. Navy recruitment office, shocking her. She had to explain she was simply looking for a civilian job, not a career as a naval sailor.
Noemi has a friend who was away with the Air Force for seven years and is about to return home, so she can’t imagine being shipped off right as her best friend returned home. While enlisting in the Navy is a very admirable thing to do, it’s not for her.
TikTok users thought Noemi’s story was hilarious, and some of the comments on her video are just as funny.
“You already put [down] your name and birthday,” commented one user.
“Girl, you’re going to Kuwait!”
“Thank you for your one-minute service,” commented another user.
Have you ever heard of someone accidentally enlisting?
@la.emi.mi Ill stick to indeed and ziprecruiter ? #Navy
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