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By badtiming - 03/03/2015 17:18 - Brazil - Rio De Janeiro

Today, I received a rejection letter from a job I desperately wanted. Yesterday, the job offer I'd been stalling on in while waiting for news about this one expired. FML

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By tjm - 23/12/2010 06:05 - United States

Today, after finally getting a job offer after months of unemployment, I found out that the person who was going to hire me got fired. Which means I'm not getting the job. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/10/2013 17:59 - United States - Wallingford

Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML

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Classic

By Wrong number - 25/02/2022 21:00 - Canada - Vancouver

Today, I got a call and was offered a position with a company that I really wanted to work for. I just had to wait a week to confirm that everything was good to go. Ten seconds after ending the call, they called back and said that they'd called the wrong person. The offer was for someone else. FML

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By LittleMissRejected - 21/07/2017 14:27

Today, I learned that, even after several interviews and congratulations for getting the job, you still might not get the job. I just received an email stating that my accepted offer is now rejected. I already treated my close friends to an expensive dinner to celebrate. FML

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Silver lining

By Beeky - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Helena

Today, I was excited to receive a rejection letter, because this was the first company to even acknowledge that I sent them a resume. FML

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Almost there

By Anonymous - 05/06/2021 19:01 - United Kingdom

Today, I got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML

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Thanks, I hate it

By PiMan - 19/01/2010 19:20 - United States

Today, after spending four days having my resume, cover letter, and references proofread and perfected by professionals, I finally submitted it all to the summer internship of my dreams. I received a rejection letter ten minutes later. FML

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Lost references

By Anonymous - 14/03/2023 03:00 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, after three interviews, I accepted an offer for my dream job and submitted my notice. The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer. I'm now officially unemployed. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/09/2011 05:53 - United States

Today, I received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML

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By smellslikeahangover - 29/07/2015 02:55 - United States - San Francisco

Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML

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emeraldisle 30

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:12

Should've just taken the job offer. At least then you would've had a job while you waited.

WitEluded 13

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:09

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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WitEluded 13

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:09

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

llalala_fml 19

Wednesday 4 March 2015 5:07

The smug smiley face makes the adage that much better

Enderkate4 20

Thursday 5 March 2015 20:17

Now I finally understand that expression.

demonddm 24

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:10

Never stall on an offer. if you have a job offer that will pay the bills then dont wait for the dream job.

tygerarmy 35

Wednesday 4 March 2015 1:53

You can always quit a job if you get a job you like more. Apply for everything.

gracehi 31

Wednesday 4 March 2015 4:54

What if the other job required OP to sign a contract, binding her to that job for several years? If that's the case, I can see why OP would wait. Perhaps she can reapply?

boating_guy 33

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:10

Why not apply for both? Unless selection of you as the best candidate was contractually binding. But how often does that happen?

emeraldisle 30

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:12

Should've just taken the job offer. At least then you would've had a job while you waited.

SkylaChristian 18

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:15

Sorry OP. That's a tough break. I hope you find another job soon.

Vanessa_Leeann26 17

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:15

You always accept the offer if you need it. Then if you get the other job, you can quit. If not, you still have a job! ?

19990231 29

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:19

Hindsight is 20-20. But you should have entertained to idea that you wouldn't get your dream job

pimpmilk69 18

Wednesday 4 March 2015 0:21

yeeeah good luck with that one. should have just taken the job and if you got the other one leave the less important one. at least you would have been payed while waiting.