Today, the guy we'd offered to hire, who had a 2-month notice period, emailed to say he couldn't come after all, because his employer offered to retain him. In this two-month timeframe, we didn't interview anybody else and now we're in deep shit. 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, after being told two weeks ago that my contract would be renewed, my boss managed to tell me that actually he had other applicants for the job. I will be let go, but he offered me two months extra so I could finish the projects he had me working on. FML
Today, whilst in the last week of my notice period, I was instructed by my boss to tell six new employees that their jobs had fallen through before they'd even started. Later that afternoon, I received a call from my line manager. Guess whose own job has fallen through too. 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, after months of tests, I was the only candidate left for my dream job. Then, only a few days before the last meeting before signing the contract, I get a call from HR informing me their co-worker unexpectedly came back from unpaid leave and that they are obliged to give him the job. 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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, 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 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 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, after I fired a guy two weeks ago for being a lazy ass, I'd put his job out for applicants to apply, I was going to have the interviews. My assistant informed me only one person applied. It was him, applying to get his job back. I had to rehire him because the position needed filling today. FML
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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Top comments
Jon Tessler 14
you NEVER put out a contingent offer to only 1 person. especially with such a long time frame.
Chazzster 32
You could offer to meet the counter offer the present employer made, but put a more limited time frame on it. And in the meanwhile start interviewing again. While I sympathize - That’s one of the costs and hazards of doing business. There is always uncertainty to deal with no matter what you do.
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Jon Tessler 14
you NEVER put out a contingent offer to only 1 person. especially with such a long time frame.
juggalo2 22
It's a dick move on his part, but isn't 2 months a really long time frame? I don't know about Bangalore, but isn't 2 weeks more customary for a non-contract position?
Chazzster 32
You could offer to meet the counter offer the present employer made, but put a more limited time frame on it. And in the meanwhile start interviewing again. While I sympathize - That’s one of the costs and hazards of doing business. There is always uncertainty to deal with no matter what you do.
Grizz8831 14
unless he was the only application, you should have done numerous interviews and had offers ready just in case. it's nothing to not hire the rest, but it's bad news to not hire anyone in this kind of situation
rotflqtms_ 21
Who the heck gives 2 month's notice? 2 weeks sure. Some can even just quit same day if they're fed up. 2 months is too long to expect anyone who is fed up with a situation to stick it out. And with your wording, it doesn't even look like you had them sign the contract yet. You really should have more than 1 person lined up for a position before turning down the others. I hope you didn't turn down the others.