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Definitely confusing

Anonymous - 05/10/2021 10:00 - United States

Today, I lost my job, neither by quitting or getting fired. I don't know whether to be mad or confused. FML

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fallen - 15/05/2017 16:00 - United States - Merion Station

Today, I came into work feeling good about myself and my upcoming plans. I left before noon with a box of my belongings and uncertainty about my future, having been suddenly laid off. FML

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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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HR says no

badluckbrian - 12/06/2019 04:15

Today, I lost my job. This was a surprise, as my performance hasn’t ever been an issue. My boss couldn’t look me in the eye while it happened, and the HR representative cut me off when I tried to ask why, informing me that they would only answer benefit-related questions. FML

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- 01/01/2009 18:21 - France

Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML

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Bite the bullet

Anonymous - 05/01/2026 00:00

Today, I got terminated. I don’t know how to tell my family that I no longer have a job. FML

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Jbheller - 03/05/2015 00:08 - United States - Mountain Top

Today, after resigning from my current job, I was let go from the new job I hadn't even started yet. FML

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fml - 05/02/2009 11:41 - United States

Today, I got fired from my job. I worked for my parents. FML

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Anonymous - 20/12/2015 10:19 - United States - Chesterfield

Today, after quitting my job to take a very attractive position with a competitor, I was told the position was no longer being offered. I'm now on my way to file for unemployment. FML

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Kan23 - 26/01/2016 03:37 - United States - Altus

Today, I got fired from my job. When I asked why, all that was said to me was, "We don't have to disclose that information, but you did nothing wrong. It's just not working out." FML

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Surprise!

Anonymous - 13/02/2016 01:56 - United States - Dallas

Today, I returned to work after taking two days off to find I'd been fired. Why? For not being at work on those two days. Everything was agreed in writing, all trace of which has mysteriously vanished. I can't work until HR sorts it out, and nobody can tell me how long that'll take. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 5 October 2021 17:29

You should be both! I'm mad at you for writing such a confusing FML. Get your facts straight before you come here to complain.

jacoposki 14

Tuesday 5 October 2021 17:11

"What do you mean you lost it? It ain't a set of car keys, now is it?"

jacoposki 14

Tuesday 5 October 2021 17:11

"What do you mean you lost it? It ain't a set of car keys, now is it?"

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 5 October 2021 17:29

You should be both! I'm mad at you for writing such a confusing FML. Get your facts straight before you come here to complain.

Dirtysalamander1 13

Wednesday 6 October 2021 8:18

it means the op got laid off

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 6 October 2021 8:54

Or he got furloughed Or the company closed Or his work visa expired Or there never was a job and it was all a dream. So many possibilities!

QueenSaru 28

Tuesday 5 October 2021 18:48

I'm very confused. What's the third option? Death?

Ambrily 27

Tuesday 5 October 2021 20:03

I sure am confused, OP. Maybe you could try and explain this a little better, please?

whydoyouneedone 8

Wednesday 6 October 2021 0:48

I’m some places being laid off isn’t considered the same as being fired or quitting....

ninithel 21

Wednesday 6 October 2021 5:39

how?

Blake Matus 2

Wednesday 6 October 2021 15:49

Keep looking! I'm sure you'll find it.

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Today, after months of job searching I got a job interview. I also later got a phone call from the manager informing me they burned down, and all current employees will be relocated or dismissed, and that my interview, scheduled for tomorrow, is postponed indefinitely. FML

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Today, I went shopping with some friends. We were tired from walking around the mall all night, so we decided to sit and relax at a table. I was about to close my eyes when I got smacked on the forehead by an orange falling from the second floor of the mall. FML

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