Better out than in

By Anonymous - 28/08/2020 17:01

Today, I resigned from my dream job with a small company. In the 6 weeks I worked there, a fist-fight occurred, the police were called 4 times, a person was fired for lying on important documents, and I was yelled or heckled for my ideas everyday. Now I'm jobless and worried, but had the first good night's sleep in 6 weeks. FML

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By inolongeriismmm - 04/11/2021 12:59 - Canada - Saskatoon

Today, I was let go from a position that I spent 11 years pouring my heart into. I was fired for ranting in an group chat, after getting 37 minutes of sleep in two days. FML

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By jobless - 06/11/2014 02:03 - United States - San Francisco

Today, for the first time since I can remember, I went in to work feeling positive, and that I could make good things happen. At the end of the day, my employment was terminated. FML

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By anonymous - 24/04/2013 04:55 - Germany

Today, I was fired on my second day of work after a year and a half of unemployment. Apparently, my "tendency to solve problems instead of just accepting them made the other workers uneasy". FML

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By fallen - 15/05/2017 16:00 - United States - Merion Station

Today, I came into work feeling good about myself and my upcoming plans. I left before noon with a box of my belongings and uncertainty about my future, having been suddenly laid off. 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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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You deserved it 207

Understandable

By Anonymous - 28/05/2018 15:00

Today, I found out that the dream in which I drunkenly phoned my boss and called him a "fat useless piece of shit" actually did happen. I woke up to 10 missed calls and 5 angry texts stating I was fired. FML

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By Jbheller - 03/05/2015 00:08 - United States - Mountain Top

Today, after resigning from my current job, I was let go from the new job I hadn't even started yet. FML

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Marxism intensifies

By Anonymous - 04/07/2020 17:01

Today, after three weeks of suffering from COVID, I returned to work. I met with my boss, and was written up for absenteeism. Oh, and we're closing early because there are ongoing riots. Oh, and we lost the contract and I'm unemployed in three weeks. FML

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By Professionally Curtious - 09/07/2017 18:30

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

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You deserved it 438

By Anonymous - 25/10/2013 09:01 - United States - Cedar Park

Today, I worked 24 hours straight fixing my company's servers. After it was over, I breathed a huge sigh of relief and promptly fell asleep at my desk. My boss found me an hour later, refused to listen to me, and fired me for sleeping on the job. FML

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Dee Dee 8

Friday 28 August 2020 18:49

Yes, I have money to last for a while. I have had bad bosses and powered thru till I could find other work. This one was the worst. There isn't enough space to describe the harassing and demeaning environment. It's going to be a difficult search.

Brittney Knopp 6

Friday 28 August 2020 20:06

I think you did the right thing, some times you gotta make tough decisions and I think you made the right decision for your own health

Comments

Mathalamus 24

Friday 28 August 2020 17:11

Did you save up? Because getting a new job is way harder now.

Dee Dee 8

Friday 28 August 2020 18:49

RichardPencil 30

Friday 28 August 2020 17:14

Was the phrase "dream job" supposed to be written in Sarcasm font?

Dee Dee 8

Friday 28 August 2020 18:59

Seriously..I have known this company for years and thought it would be great. Loved my job description. The boss hired me because he was having problems motivating people. He regularly ridiculed people in front of everyone. He picked a person to harass every day. I became his favorite target.

RichardPencil 30

Friday 28 August 2020 22:43

Sorry the reality did not match up with the dream! I just watched a season of 90 Day Fiancé -- if you want to see a clash of dream vs. reality, look no further!