Today, it's been five days since I started my new job in a new town, and just signed the lease on my new apartment too. Now I find out the company's closing down, and since I'm still on probation, I'm told I'm not entitled to any kind of severance. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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, I finalized my new car purchase after three months on the job at a new company. Two hours later, I was informed that my position has been eliminated. I have two weeks to find a new job or I'm completely screwed. FML
Today, I was fired from my job of 5 years. I was let go because I couldn't take the company to 'the next level'. My now ex-boss asked me if I could process my severance check because he didn't know how. I had to write myself my last paycheck. FML
Today, I started an awesome job with competitive pay. I also found out that the place is closing its doors in June. FML
Today, it was the first day of my new job. It was also the last day of my new job. I got a call immediately after finishing my shift to be told the company has "decided to go in a different direction" and will no longer be needing my services. FML
Today, after resigning from my current job, I was let go from the new job I hadn't even started yet. FML
Today, at the job I've had for eight years, I finally got the raise I was supposed to get a year ago. One hour later I found out the store was closing and we were all out of a job in two weeks. FML
Today, after five different interviews, I got an offer for a great job. I was excited to fill out paperwork and get the ball rolling, until they called and said that I didn't pass the criminal background check. I get off probation in less than a week. 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
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Top comments
MangoLoco 22
Dude that sucks. Shouldnt they have alerted you of that before you moved into the apartment there?
shadow1248 23
That sucks man, best of luck getting a new job soon though!
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Comments (37)
NotCollegeBound 17
Check the laws in your area, they could be held liable for damages since you uprooted yourself on the condition that you had a job, a sort of contract even if you didn't sign any official papers.
914smv 18
aw that's horrible OP. Hopefully you can either find a new job or maybe be able to break the lease. Theres always ways to break them, check the contract.
Dority101 3
Skyler is that you!?
EvilLittleMan 23
Why would they bring on a new hire if the future looked bleak? With decision making like that, no wonder the doors are closing. Hang in there OP, you will land a better job soon.
TweetAnne 13
That is terrible. See if there's any way you can void the lease. It's not your fault the company hired you at the wrong time. If they were having issues they shouldn't of brought you on board to begin with. Therefore they should be responsible for any extra expenses you will have.
corky1992 33
Why would they hire you if they were gonna close down? That's so shitty.
NYGiants1925 22
That's awful op. Hope everything works out for you.
am1717 22
So op! Life is never fair
splashhh_fml 7
But why would u watch that at first place.... Karma I guess
DeadManRollin 6
You shouldn't have taken such big steps before settling down with the new job--the first three months is called "probation period" for good reasons. But my sympathies for you, I sincerely hope you will get a better job soon.
nix1993 41
Was he supposed to live in his car for the first 3 months?