Today, my job offer from 2 weeks ago was rescinded. My "new boss" didn't like my last performance review. I'd spent 30 hours preparing a case study for the second interview. He wants me to be a "standup guy" and withdraw my application voluntarily, so HR doesn't have to get involved. 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, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. 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, 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 Offer rescinded.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, 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 interviewing for a promotion to a position that was created with me in mind, I eagerly accepted a call from my boss, expecting good news. Turns out, they found a better applicant, who they don't believe will need support from the position I currently hold, so it's being eliminated. FML
Today, after being told two weeks ago that my contract would be renewed, my boss managed to tell me that actually he had other applicants for the job. I will be let go, but he offered me two months extra so I could finish the projects he had me working on. FML
Today, after months of searching, I was offered a job. After hearing how excited I was on the phone, HR docked the initial salary offer by 40% in the written contract. She said it was non-negotiable. Guess I'm back to job hunting. 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 three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML
Today, I lost my job to the individual I just finished training. Within 2 hours after being escorted out, my old boss called and yelled at me for doing a lousy job. He was angry that the training was deficient and because the new person is as bad as I was. FML
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cakefete2 31
Go ahead and let HR get involved or ask him to be a "stand up guy" and honor his job offer to you.
HighasaCloud 46
No, **** him. Let HR get involved. He inconveniences you and wants you to help him? That's like a burglar who asks you not to call the cops when you catch him because he doesn't want to get arrested.
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Comments (17)
cakefete2 31
Go ahead and let HR get involved or ask him to be a "stand up guy" and honor his job offer to you.
Colon_Man 17
I don't know what any of this means.
Charlie Coffman 14
it means his boss doesn't wanna give him the job, and wants the poster to say he doesn't want it
Colon_Man 17
Oh! I see it, now. Thanks!
HighasaCloud 46
No, **** him. Let HR get involved. He inconveniences you and wants you to help him? That's like a burglar who asks you not to call the cops when you catch him because he doesn't want to get arrested.
MisstressNicole 20
More like aSks you to get the door or help vEry your TV out of your own place.
PhoenixChick 26
The fact that he wants you to dissapear without HR knowing about it, and such a non-commital reason for not hiring you after all...I wonder if there's a reason he doens't want to hire you that he doesn't want to say outloud. Like he doesn't like your nose, or something stupid.
KaywinnetLeeFrye 15
I would guess it's more like he wants to give it to his buddy. Screw that guy.
samwilliams800 28
Given the political climate, it could be the OP is of Arab/Indian decent and the boss is being a bigot. But that's just speculation.
RichardPencil 32
Never do that. You'll forfeit all your legal rights.
Amy78_fml 11
Don't do it.
mermaidgirle 12
Oh no, I'd want them to get involved.
Miss_080 21
Oh no no no!! Do get them involved!! Don't let this f**ker of a boss stuff you around and force you to give up all your legal employment rights too! Don't do it! It's a trap!
HologramAlison 6
Your boss is a ******* asshole Op. Go to HR and get them involved.
RinoaHeartilly 36
Don't. Make HR get involved and see why he didn't want that. If nothing else, you'll probably get a laugh out of it.