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
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
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 call and was offered a position with a company that I really wanted to work for. I just had to wait a week to confirm that everything was good to go. Ten seconds after ending the call, they called back and said that they'd called the wrong person. The offer was for someone else. FML
Today, I interviewed with a company 5 times over the course of 7 weeks. It was going really well and although not my dream job, it would provide a step up for my family. I got the offer letter at 1 PM! As I’m reading it, I realize it’s actually addressed to the other finalist. Sent to me, not for me. Offer rescinded. 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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, 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
Today, after trying so hard to get myself back on my feet, I had an amazing interview and I was hired on the spot. I was so happy, until I read the position I was given, and it turns out I didn't get full-time, I got barely enough hours to even be part-time. FML
Today, I got a call about a job interview, saying I was hired. I was ecstatic, until they called me back and said they'd called the wrong applicant. They called again later, saying there'd been a mistake and I really was hired. When I went in to confirm it, they said they'd never heard of me. FML
Today, I got fired from the job I've only had for a week. Between paying for a physical, my own background check and uniforms, I paid more money to start working there than I'll get from my one and only paycheck. FML
Today, after having tried for months to get a promotion at work, I finally had an interview for a higher position. Everything went great, and I was told I would get a call next week for my second interview. I went back to my desk, only to get an email stating they're canceling the position. FML
Today, after being jobless for 2 years, I got a call back for an interview. I was ecstatic until I saw the date. It's the same day I leave for a weeklong, nonrefundable vacation. I applied for the job 6 weeks ago, and since not hearing anything bought the vacation 2 weeks ago. FML
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Top comments
katplayer 4
Jeez. I do think that criminals should be punished, but half the people here are flying off their rockers for some crime they don't even know the full details of. Maybe OP's changed. He's obviously served (or almost at least) his sentence and hopefully learned his lesson. Ever hear of forgiveness?
ImaginaryFoe 1
Were you really a prison bitch as your name suggests? Because if you served time, it might not matter that you'll be off probation. Whatever your crime, did you not think about the consequences of your actions beforehand? Why are you surprised this is happening? To everyone who is talking about forgiveness -- why should a company take a gamble that this is the one criminal in a thousand who saw the error of his/her ways and turned over a new leaf? Would you trust a stranger with a record to house-sit?
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Comments (161)
cdkatuofc 0
lol what did you expect? ydi big time
bethanysaccount 0
stupid that's why you don't go to jail! these places don't wanna hire criminals
tb15 0
ydi
SaltyCheeseFry 4
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Tamara2011 0
well don't be a criminal you should know that it affects jobs not everything is easy to get when getting caught by the po po!
Crucifictorious 0
that's why instead of saying "don't be a criminal ..." I say, "don't be a criminal that gets caught."
Sygonus 0
Uh, I'm surprised that no one has pointed out that "getting off probabtion in less than a week" wouldn't have done anything. Criminal background checks determine whether you've *ever* been convicted of a crime, not whether you're currently on probation. Whether or not "YDI" really depends on what the crime was. If it was a violent crime (i.e. you got into a fight and were charged with assault), the employer is justified as they can be sued for negligent hiring if you ever punched a co-worker etc. If you were charged for a property crime, they're also justified since no employer will hire a potential thief or embezzler. On the other hand, if you were charged for something "light" like public intox, I do feel bad for you.
Nakedsquirrel 5
You wouldn't be put on probation for public intox alone.
mmaire 0
Yeah. Criminal records are forever, and that conviction is going to show up on every single background check that ever gets run on him. A week before the end of probation or twenty years later, that's a huge ugly spot on any job application.
AxCxDxDx 0
haaa haaa!!!
purplemnm 9
ydi for being a criminal
2b8ee 0
I don't really give a crap
Gulo_fml 0
If you don't wanna have your life screwed forever, don't be a criminal. YDI.