Today, it's been four weeks since I got a job offer after months of grueling interviews. I turned down other offers to accept the job, but I'm still unemployed because no one at the company will take my calls about my official start date. I've been ghosted by a corporate office. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after three interviews, I accepted an offer for my dream job and submitted my notice. The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer. I'm now officially unemployed. 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, after getting ghosted by a company for a job I really wanted, I posted on LinkedIn, venting my frustration with companies not having the decency to send rejection letters. My current boss, who didn't know I was job hunting, saw it, and let me know I'm now on the shit list. FML
Today, after being unemployed for over four months, I got a call from a company I've wanted to work for for over 2 years. After they were about to set up an interview, they called me by a different name. After correcting them, they hung up on me. Turns out they had the wrong number. FML
Today, I got a call and was offered a position with a company that I really wanted to work for. I just had to wait a week to confirm that everything was good to go. Ten seconds after ending the call, they called back and said that they'd called the wrong person. The offer was for someone else. 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 Offer rescinded.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 have applied to over 50 different jobs in the last month. I have NOT received a call or email back from any of them. 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 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 being jobless for 2 years, I got a call back for an interview. I was ecstatic until I saw the date. It's the same day I leave for a weeklong, nonrefundable vacation. I applied for the job 6 weeks ago, and since not hearing anything bought the vacation 2 weeks ago. FML
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arisanator9900 20
it's easy to see now, but maybe you should have gotten your official start date before you turned down all of your other offers
Tripartita 45
Well, there you have it, OP. Based on the great unsolicited advice you’ve received from the FML comments section, you’re only one trip in a time machine away from going back and taking a different job! Simple!
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arisanator9900 20
it's easy to see now, but maybe you should have gotten your official start date before you turned down all of your other offers
talaswolf 20
after the first few tries of them not answering you should have taken one of the other offers.
RichardPencil 32
That’s almost as bad as being friend-zoned by a company — that’s when they let you work there, but for no pay and certainly no benefits. Otherwise, you’d be a friend with benefits!
Tripartita 45
Well, there you have it, OP. Based on the great unsolicited advice you’ve received from the FML comments section, you’re only one trip in a time machine away from going back and taking a different job! Simple!
loopylaura88 17
why don't you just go in? phonecalls are tricky, at least if you do a face to face you'll know 100%
Kitiara521 24
This kind of thing is exactly why people should never turn down offers while waiting. You can't count on things working out - they could cut contact, change their minds, or the job could suck. The job you land may not be the job you dreamed of, but at least you'd have something. I've been in the same boat, and this is the lesson I've learned.
core01 30
Better get to begging the scorned jobs for a reconsideration. Ive done it, and gotten a job from it. Better than being unemployed.
RichardPencil 32
I just noticed your username. Is the company you’re trying to work for Massage Envy? Hahahaha!
SteelSoul5 9
I feel your pain
purplechicka17 3
Lol is it Amazon ?