Work and Mental health: Spiralling out of control

Spiralling out of control

By Anonymous - 18/12/2023 03:00 - United States - Swartz Creek

Today, I was told a job offer that would've changed my life had been taken back, due to one part in the onboarding process. I’ve already sold my car, ended the lease to my apartment, and purchased a non refundable plane ticket. With little to no money and the Christmas break coming soon, I feel like I’m going to die with no backup plan. FML

I agree, your life sucks 624

You deserved it 156

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By Bbrooks88 - 19/01/2018 13:00 - United States

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

I agree, your life sucks 4 204

You deserved it 374

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

I agree, your life sucks 29 689

You deserved it 2 246

Downsizing

By Yaneris - 03/01/2023 18:00

Today, I was told that due to budget cuts, my employment will be terminated. I maxed out all my credit cards shopping and traveling for Christmas. I threw away the receipt for most of the items I’d bought. $7,200 in debt and unemployed, what a great way to start the new year. FML

I agree, your life sucks 340

You deserved it 1 935

By Username - 14/10/2010 19:02 - France

Today, I was called up about a job I'd recently applied for. I was overly excited to tell them I'd be there on Monday. Then I remembered I canceled my car insurance due to financial difficulties. I have no way of getting there. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 406

You deserved it 8 391

By backtosquareone - 04/04/2017 08:00 - Hong Kong - Central District

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

I agree, your life sucks 5 622

You deserved it 469

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

I agree, your life sucks 6 063

You deserved it 431

By badtiming - 03/03/2015 17:18 - Brazil - Rio De Janeiro

Today, I received a rejection letter from a job I desperately wanted. Yesterday, the job offer I'd been stalling on in while waiting for news about this one expired. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 324

You deserved it 9 961

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 111

You deserved it 152

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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You deserved it 4 323

Almost there

By Anonymous - 05/06/2021 19:01 - United Kingdom

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 012

You deserved it 233

Charlie Given 26

Monday 18 December 2023 13:25

Contact a lawyer ,depending on where you are this is illegal.

Rake 13

Monday 18 December 2023 12:34

Isn't there some money they give you if they cancel the contact? Can they just wake up in the morning and decide that they don't want you to come?

Comments

Rake 13

Monday 18 December 2023 12:34

Isn't there some money they give you if they cancel the contact? Can they just wake up in the morning and decide that they don't want you to come?

Charlie Given 26

Monday 18 December 2023 13:25

Contact a lawyer ,depending on where you are this is illegal.

HouseOfM 8

Monday 18 December 2023 15:14

You can definitely sue. Especially if it if you can prove loss of funds/opportunities from taking the offer. It's not spoken about a lot but the law is definitely on your side. There are laws regarding this most people don't follow up.

Chazzster 28

Monday 18 December 2023 21:41

That sucks and depending on the details of the situation may be illegal… OP did not say exactly why the intended employer did this. It could have been the result of poor judgement on the part of the company and unexpected business conditions, it could be because they suddenly found someone they think is a better fit, or it could be the result of more throughly checking OP’s background or references. The first two could result in a lawsuit, the last could be the fault of OP (don’t blame me, I am just telling you how these things usually work). I have observed all three of these possibilities in my career… Unfortunately a lawsuit does not get money in the bank very fast. OP might need to see if they can get their old job back, find a new one, or move in with the parents if any of these are options. This is a horrible example of why it’s best not to burn your bridges behind you and why you leave you current job on a cordial basis.