My smart speaker completely ruined my job interview.

I’m literally dying of embarrassment. I was in the final stage of a video interview for a job I really wanted, and I was trying my best to appear professional and focused. Suddenly, without any warning, my Alexa on the Echo Dot turned its volume all the way up and started announcing the weekend weather forecast.

On camera. In front of the hiring manager.

I completely froze. My brain just shut down. I tried to say ‘Alexa, stop!’ but it just kept going. In the end, I fumbled while trying to unplug it and ended up yanking the whole device from the wall, which obviously made a loud noise.

The woman interviewing me had a stunned look on her face, like she didn’t understand what was happening. I tried to laugh it off and move past it, but I was so flustered that I couldn’t string two words together for the next few minutes. The cringe was unbearable.

I have no idea if I still have a chance at this job or if that was an instant rejection. My heart is still pounding so hard right now.

Guys, please tell me I’m not the only one who’s had an awkward situation like this because of technology.