Out of the frying pan

TimeWasted - 22/09/2020 14:04 - United States - Tallahassee

Today, after I got hired on at a new job with perfect hours and pay, worked my two-week notice at my old job, now one week into new job, they let me go because they’re overstaffed and I’m the newest hire. FML

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secretninja64 - 21/08/2014 03:47 - United States - Saint Francis

Today, I got fired after three days at my new job. They told me it was because of downsizing. They were still interviewing people and had a help wanted sign in the window. FML

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Office life sucks

Anonymous - 02/11/2019 02:00

Today, I was supposed to start a new job. I had accepted a new position with a different company three weeks ago, and gave my notice. At the time, I even trained my replacement. Today, I found out that my new work doesn't need me anymore. So, I'm unemployed. 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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You're fired!

Schuyler Davis - 21/09/2020 02:01

Today, my employer fired me, less than a week before I could become permanent full-time staff. FML

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YOLO

Professionally Curtious - 09/07/2017 18:30

Today, I was offered my dream job. When I gave my current employer my 2+ weeks notice so they'd have time to find a replacement, I was told to pack up and leave immediately. Now I'm out a month's pay because I gave notice instead of just leaving. FML

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Hello, Goodbye

Anonymous - 01/12/2020 22:02 - United Kingdom - Isleworth

Today, I left my job, fulfilling my one month's notice after receiving a job offer from a much better-paying role. After saying goodbye to everyone, I left the building. Not two minutes later, the company who was offering the new job called to say they'd changed their minds, and there was now no longer a job on offer. FML

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Cut the crap

Anonymous - 20/10/2016 17:59 - Singapore - Singapore

Today, as usual, I got to my internship early, did everything my bosses asked. At the end of the day, I was fired after 3 weeks of working unpaid overtime because they found an applicant with more experience for the job I applied to and they wanted to cut costs. FML

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Almost there

Anonymous - 05/06/2021 19:01 - United Kingdom

Today, I got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML

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Heaven knows I'm miserable now

lazydude - 17/03/2021 11:01

Today, I got hired and now I have to work. FML

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Bbrooks88 - 19/01/2018 13:00 - United States

Today, I finalized my new car purchase after three months on the job at a new company. Two hours later, I was informed that my position has been eliminated. I have two weeks to find a new job or I'm completely screwed. FML

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genuinegoodguy 9

Tuesday 22 September 2020 23:29

Very unfortunate indeed. With luck you’ll now discover the job you are perfect for. Go for it! You can do it.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 22 September 2020 22:13

Get your old job back. Blame "grass is greener" syndrome.

alex_jaguara 33

Tuesday 22 September 2020 21:05

The job market is messed up all over the world I haven't searched for a new one for over 12 years but I'm good with my current average paying job. Best of luck, man/woman/apache helicopter!

Mathalamus 24

Tuesday 22 September 2020 21:39

You should have done your research before applying.

raven_of_azarath 34

Wednesday 23 September 2020 5:40

What research could OP have done to know that the company would decide it was overstaffed?

8313girl 28

Wednesday 23 September 2020 20:14

This an example of typing without thinking. There is no research that could have been done and OP probably works in an at-will state where the employer can fire anytime they feel like it.