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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it's been less than a week since I finally got a job, after over a year of searching. I just found out that there's about to be a wave of layoffs. I haven't even gotten my first paycheck, and already I'm going to lose my job. FML
Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. 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 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 found out I'm getting a pay cut, a week after I told my boss I need a raise or second job just to afford bills. I made the company 10k last week. 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 was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
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
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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Top comments
SamSwebb 24
Don't worry :) just take it for now and look for new opportunities and then make a dramatic exit when you find a better place
CrazyMelvin 14
Gotta do what you gotta do.
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Comments (68)
Omniprism 15
I'm not sure about that. I think I'd go talk to an attorney or someone at the employment office. And I would start looking for another job immediately while you have this one so you can find something better with a nicer boss.
sistagal 8
OP it is better to be exploited than to be ignored. At least you will have an income, continue gaining experience and be able to apply for a better job from a position of strength. All the best
mkayden 23
Keep looking for something better whilst working there. I hope you find something! Good luck OP!
Ashley868 10
Chances are you're not the only one. Just accept and look for a new job in the meantime. It's better than unemployment. Many people would prefer that instead of nothing.
Isa_fml 20
"Don't forget you're here forever."
poopface82 25
I see your Mr. Burns and raise you another Matt Groening character: "Severely reduced pay all around!"
ancientera 12
I like the "Dont forget you're here for..her" one better
atsignat 18
Use this new paid time frame to look for a job the you deserve
DanielleinDC 34
No doubt this was a sneaky way to give you a huge pay cut. And I see why you accepted it. So take the job and look for a new one while earning the pittance from your old one. But don't burn any bridges when you go. Give the standard two-week notice and show you are classier than your goniff of a boss.
Xotoolyxo 16
Take what you can get and look around for something better
tayraaah 31
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