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 They rescinded the job offer.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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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
When the leaves fall, the laughter rises. Discover autumn stories as crisp as dried leaves!
Today, I left my job, fulfilling my one month's notice after receiving a job offer from a much better-paying role. After saying goodbye to everyone, I left the building. Not two minutes later, the company who was offering the new job called to say they'd changed their minds, and there was now no longer a job on offer. FML
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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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
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
Today, I was offered my dream job. When I gave my current employer my 2+ weeks notice so they'd have time to find a replacement, I was told to pack up and leave immediately. Now I'm out a month's pay because I gave notice instead of just leaving. FML
Today, it was my last day at work. I was offered a better job and accepted. Not wanting to leave my present boss hanging, I asked for time to give notice. While I trained my replacement, the owner at the new job had time to think about how slow the season is, and he decided not to fill the position. FML
Today, I got a great job offer but things are constantly changing at my current position due to COVID. So I was honest and told them I wanted to see what my employer could offer. They took back their offer and gave it to someone else. FML
Today, after months of searching, I was offered a job. After hearing how excited I was on the phone, HR docked the initial salary offer by 40% in the written contract. She said it was non-negotiable. Guess I'm back to job hunting. FML
Today, I was supposed to start a new job. I had accepted a new position with a different company three weeks ago, and gave my notice. At the time, I even trained my replacement. Today, I found out that my new work doesn't need me anymore. So, I'm unemployed. FML
Today, after quitting my job to take a very attractive position with a competitor, I was told the position was no longer being offered. I'm now on my way to file for unemployment. FML
Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML
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AceofHearts96 10
Yeah... you never leave one job for another until contracts are signed.
Chazzster 29
Always get the offer of the new job in writing before resigning the old one. Verbal offers are just about impossible to enforce and take to court if things go wrong like this. A written, signed document will stand up in court and the prospective employer knows it and will be less likely to back out.
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AceofHearts96 10
Yeah... you never leave one job for another until contracts are signed.
Chazzster 29
Always get the offer of the new job in writing before resigning the old one. Verbal offers are just about impossible to enforce and take to court if things go wrong like this. A written, signed document will stand up in court and the prospective employer knows it and will be less likely to back out.
Brightside86 30
Wonder if your old job would take you back.
TwoBytesCarley 27
Even if they did, I wouldn’t trust them to keep me around long. They now know you are willing to leave and are probably looking for other options so you will be first on the chopping block if they need to do any cut backs/downsizing.
hope jm 5
sounds like you were panted by someone evil at your current job.