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
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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 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
Today, my company decided to give me a second role, since I’m "the best performing candidate.” When I turned it down, they asked me to work half-time instead. I quit. FML
Today, after months of tests, I was the only candidate left for my dream job. Then, only a few days before the last meeting before signing the contract, I get a call from HR informing me their co-worker unexpectedly came back from unpaid leave and that they are obliged to give him the job. FML
Today, my hours got cut because I couldn't make it into work when they called me in. Why couldn't I make it in? I was in an interview for a better job. I didn't get the job. FML
Today, I interviewed with a company 5 times over the course of 7 weeks. It was going really well and although not my dream job, it would provide a step up for my family. I got the offer letter at 1 PM! As I’m reading it, I realize it’s actually addressed to the other finalist. Sent to me, not for me. Offer rescinded. FML
Today, I received a call telling me I had not gotten a job I would have been a perfect fit for. The hiring manager told me they "went in the opposite direction" and chose to hire someone with less experience, so they didn't have to pay them as much. She made sure to tell me I was still the better candidate though. FML
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
Today, I got a call from an ad agency offering me a job. I was so excited, because I've been looking for work for a few months now and really wanted to work for them. An hour later, they called apologizing, because they'd made a mistake and offered the job to the wrong person. FML
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Marcella1016 32
Hey!! It’s a stepping stone! Congratulations! 😄 It’s not what you expected, but it comes with positives and gives you flexibility - 1 - You can make *some* money now towards getting you back on your feet. Full-time > Part-time, BUT Part-time > No-time. 2 - You now have foot in door to prove yourself and negotiate a better/full-time position. 3 - While you work here part-time, you can continue to search for a full-time position elsewhere, and/or supplement it with another part-time job in the meantime. Of course, struggling to get back on your feet really really sucks, and I’m so sorry you’re going through it. It will get better, and this small step forward will be the first of many! One day you’ll look back on this time and be grateful it’s behind you, and you’ll be proud of yourself for staying strong and moving past it ❤️❤️ Great quote I heard somewhere: When you’re going through Hell - keep going! That’s the only way to get *through* it. Good luck, and keep your head up! 💪💪💪
randybryant799 21
Well that's better than no job at all.
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Marcella1016 32
Hey!! It’s a stepping stone! Congratulations! 😄 It’s not what you expected, but it comes with positives and gives you flexibility - 1 - You can make *some* money now towards getting you back on your feet. Full-time > Part-time, BUT Part-time > No-time. 2 - You now have foot in door to prove yourself and negotiate a better/full-time position. 3 - While you work here part-time, you can continue to search for a full-time position elsewhere, and/or supplement it with another part-time job in the meantime. Of course, struggling to get back on your feet really really sucks, and I’m so sorry you’re going through it. It will get better, and this small step forward will be the first of many! One day you’ll look back on this time and be grateful it’s behind you, and you’ll be proud of yourself for staying strong and moving past it ❤️❤️ Great quote I heard somewhere: When you’re going through Hell - keep going! That’s the only way to get *through* it. Good luck, and keep your head up! 💪💪💪
randybryant799 21
Well that's better than no job at all.
RichardPencil 32
There's no minimum number of hours to "qualify" as part-time. All it means is that they could care less about you (by rejecting you altogether -- part-time work is the business equivalent of the friend zone.)