Don't worry, OP, I don't think they would hire somebody only to fire them. You're probably safe, but you might want to start looking for a plan b just in case.

So why would those idiots be hiring? >.

It wouldn't really make sense for a company to hire someone new and to lay them off so quickly, but people in companies do really stupid and pointless things very often. Hope you still have your job OP, I only just got a job last week after searching for months so I know it can get difficult. You can try applying for more places regardless of if you keep your job or not and maybe find a place where your poison would be more secure.

If you've already worked their it's illegal for them to lay you off without some form of payment t

At this point you gotta be smart by working your ass off and absolutely no bs at work like all you do is work like a machine while sweet talking to your boss. Also in being smart you also have to be prepared and start job hunting and make sure you're not a sitting duck. Don't be too proud beggars can't be choosers so until the time being do whatever you have to before moving up. I hope it works out for you OP

Ahh this job search!! It's killing me! :(

Maybe you'll be fine! You impressed them enough to get the job!

Keep your hope up OP you never know, just in case work harder to show that you're a good employee

I agree with you #1. AND a positive attitude makes a world of difference. Don't give up because you heard a rumor!

Same thing happened with me working at "Dots fashions" I feel you OP