Work: Today, not even a week after I was laid off from my job, I got...

By kris - 25/04/2014 15:40 - United States - Upland

Today, not even a week after I was laid off from my job, I got a call from my old boss. He offered me a "new" job at the company, which turned out to be just like my old one, but with drastically reduced pay. I'm so broke and desperate that I accepted. FML

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By a fat fucking shit and proud of it - 28/06/2014 19:09 - United Kingdom - Camberley

Today, it's been less than a week since I finally got a job, after over a year of searching. I just found out that there's about to be a wave of layoffs. I haven't even gotten my first paycheck, and already I'm going to lose my job. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/11/2010 19:38 - United States

Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/03/2017 16:00

Today, I got a phone call from my boss, who'd hired me after two months of waiting and begging for this position. A week into the job, the company is closing our store. 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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Seize the means

By Anonymous - 25/11/2020 18:02 - United States - Cody

Today, I found out I'm getting a pay cut, a week after I told my boss I need a raise or second job just to afford bills. I made the company 10k last week. FML

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Exploitation

By Anonymous - 20/12/2021 17:01

Today, after trying so hard to get myself back on my feet, I had an amazing interview and I was hired on the spot. I was so happy, until I read the position I was given, and it turns out I didn't get full-time, I got barely enough hours to even be part-time. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/04/2015 12:42 - United States - Clifton Park

Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/01/2009 18:21 - France

Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML

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Welcome to the machine

By Anonymous - 30/09/2021 20:01

Today, I was laid off on the day I was about to put in an offer on a house. This company promised me the world, and I broke myself working to prove my worth. Turns out, I wasn't getting paid for the lunches and breaks I didn't take either. FML

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Nepotism rules

By Anonymous - 01/06/2021 11:01 - United States - Manchester

Today, I got notice that I didn't get the new position I applied for at work. After two interviews, pay negotiation and paperwork, as well as years of giving this place all my time, I found out my boss gave it to his friend's daughter, who has no experience or credentials needed for the position. FML

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SamSwebb 24

Saturday 26 April 2014 2:30

Don't worry :) just take it for now and look for new opportunities and then make a dramatic exit when you find a better place

CrazyMelvin 14

Saturday 26 April 2014 2:29

Gotta do what you gotta do.

Comments

Lang88 13

Saturday 26 April 2014 5:07

At least it's not McDonalds or minimum wage. Be greatful

mikbrooke 25

Saturday 26 April 2014 8:37

really annoys me when people think mcdonalds is a terrible place to work. i've worked there going on six years, have always been paid more than people my age in similar jobs and its really not that bad.

Dcm210 19

Saturday 26 April 2014 6:53

And you hang on to that, while you find a new job. When you do find a new job, leave them when they really need you.

Witchylady 17

Saturday 26 April 2014 7:50

Employers are sneaky and will do anything to rip their staff off. I hope you find a better paying job so you can quit working for your cheap ass current employer.

mkcherry 14

Saturday 26 April 2014 7:52

Understandable you took the job bug that sounds illegal. I'd contact an attorney who does Consultations for free. If it's legal he's still an ass with no soul or conscious, get a new job and quit without any notice as soon as possible. Leave in the middle of the workday and just leave a voice mail.

alicat13 12

Saturday 26 April 2014 8:15

In South Africa it is illegal. Many people from USA say it is also illegal. If you have a ombudsman of sorts, as them to assist to fight them in court.