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By LittleMissRejected - 21/07/2017 14:27

Today, I learned that, even after several interviews and congratulations for getting the job, you still might not get the job. I just received an email stating that my accepted offer is now rejected. I already treated my close friends to an expensive dinner to celebrate. FML

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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

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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

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By Anonymous - 10/10/2013 17:59 - United States - Wallingford

Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML

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By Downanout - 04/05/2019 18:00

Today, I found out I did so horrible during my interview that I didn’t even get a rejection email. 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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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Close but no cigar

By bbb - 03/10/2012 16:19 - United States - Hillsborough

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

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Nepotism rules

By Anonymous - 01/06/2021 11:01 - United States - Manchester

Today, I got notice that I didn't get the new position I applied for at work. After two interviews, pay negotiation and paperwork, as well as years of giving this place all my time, I found out my boss gave it to his friend's daughter, who has no experience or credentials needed for the position. FML

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By WorkerBee - 17/03/2019 02:00

Today, I found out I didn't get accepted into a program I was nominated to attend at work that all other applicants with less experience than myself did. I found out when they asked if I had gotten the acceptance email. They didn't even bother telling me I was rejected. FML

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By smellslikeahangover - 29/07/2015 02:55 - United States - San Francisco

Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML

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By dontplaywithmyfeelings - 03/03/2015 01:42 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, I got a new job and told everyone about it. A few hours later, I got an email from the executive saying I actually don't have the job anymore. FML

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EnvyMe33 26

Friday 21 July 2017 15:00

You should've waited to celebrate until after your first check. Also it's messed up when companies do that. Sorry about your luck.

LikeLegitness 20

Friday 21 July 2017 15:29

Why would they do that? Is that even legal?

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EnvyMe33 26

Friday 21 July 2017 15:00

You should've waited to celebrate until after your first check. Also it's messed up when companies do that. Sorry about your luck.

LikeLegitness 20

Friday 21 July 2017 15:29

Why would they do that? Is that even legal?

mitolit 12

Sunday 23 July 2017 2:08

It is essentially like the applicant got hired and then immediately fired which follows all states at-will employment statutes if the firing was for cause or economic downturn and not discriminatory reasons. So yes, it is probably legal even if it is professionally unethical.

Lobby_Bee 17

Friday 21 July 2017 15:52

Wow, that sucks, but next time remember to treat your friends after you get your first paycheck.

RichardPencil 30

Friday 21 July 2017 16:53

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allie2590 31

Friday 21 July 2017 17:51

Their friends

RichardPencil 30

Friday 21 July 2017 21:03

No, if the friends don’t want to pay, the op can play it off as a joke.

Collin Beighley 4

Saturday 22 July 2017 4:43

They're *

jocamo 24

Saturday 22 July 2017 17:06

I don't think she was saying they are friends, but rather that OP could lose their friends

ArbiterOfFML 24

Sunday 23 July 2017 20:15

Nope *Their*. What is a they are friend?

Gwengreen 6

Friday 21 July 2017 17:36

Sweetheart, I have had this happen too... with my current job. Some corporations send out mass emails to everyone that applied- even to the one hired! You still might be golden! Talk to the person that hired you. Worked for this corporation 3 times, 3 very different positions and this happened every time.

Ric Gray 10

Sunday 23 July 2017 7:33

So this corporation hired you three times, and sent youban email each time saying you didn't get the job? Are you sure those emails wete mistakes?

Luke16eirb7deneuwn1 20

Friday 21 July 2017 18:28

waitwut?

vegantreegirl 26

Friday 21 July 2017 19:16

Since it was an email, it might be an error. Try to call the hiring manager or HR or whomever and ask about it. Those emails are automated and get sent out by mistake sometimes. Source: My job is to help others get jobs.