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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
Today, after resigning from my current job, I was let go from the new job I hadn't even started yet. FML
Today, my employer fired me, less than a week before I could become permanent full-time staff. FML
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
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
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
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 They rescinded the job offer.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
Today, I got hired and now I have to work. FML
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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Top comments
genuinegoodguy 9
Very unfortunate indeed. With luck you’ll now discover the job you are perfect for. Go for it! You can do it.
RichardPencil 32
Get your old job back. Blame "grass is greener" syndrome.
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alex_jaguara 33
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 25
You should have done your research before applying.
raven_of_azarath 35
What research could OP have done to know that the company would decide it was overstaffed?
8313girl 28
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.
RichardPencil 32
Get your old job back. Blame "grass is greener" syndrome.
genuinegoodguy 9
Very unfortunate indeed. With luck you’ll now discover the job you are perfect for. Go for it! You can do it.