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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 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 They rescinded the job offer.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, 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, 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
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 Offer rescinded.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, after working my ass off for 2 months, receiving perfect reviews, and going out of my way to take on extra work to get a job offer from the location where I temp, I finally got an offer for a permanent position. Included in the offer was a $3.00 an hour pay cut and no insurance. 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 requested a pay rise at work. They said they couldn't do it as they have to cut costs, so I resigned. They've now re-advertised my job for more money than I asked for. FML
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, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML
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engineerosaurus 26
You don't want to work for a company that will pull that kind of shit, anyway. So yes, FYL, but you dodged a major bullet.
RichardPencil 32
Your excitement was so overwhelmingly offensive that HR decided on the spot to cut your pay by nearly half?!?!? We should play poker sometime.
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RichardPencil 32
Your excitement was so overwhelmingly offensive that HR decided on the spot to cut your pay by nearly half?!?!? We should play poker sometime.
engineerosaurus 26
You don't want to work for a company that will pull that kind of shit, anyway. So yes, FYL, but you dodged a major bullet.
RammyJammy 1
What a bunch of crotch goblins, I wouldn't wanna work for those ass hats. If they act like that for getting excited imagine them if you actually do something wrong.
blink831forever 13
I'm sorry. I wish you lots of luck in finding something soon.
MidnaLink 35
So, apparently excitement and enthusiasm are no longer allowed when job hunting? Ok then, I think I'll go with the upset, bored-out-of-my-mind attitude when career searching.
galacticstorm 6
I've had that at my old job and when I found another with better pay, benifits etc, they said I was the best out of the other workers. Work is unusual in that way.
Miss_080 21
What?? But... how???
meheem 13
Please please please add it to Glassdoor reviews for this company. This is totally unacceptable. You need to warn others and they need to learn a lesson. For the sake of a better society, a better future.
Cali 57
I hereby nominate meheem for president.
Stiggy626 25
they can't change your pay if it's already in the contract, unless they changed it before you sign.
TheaBaby918 5
It sounds like they put the pay in the job description in the ad, but out a lower amount I the actual contract. Unfortunately, there are companies that will try to take advantage of people in need of work and try to get them to work with lower pay than what the job is worth.
Mike3258 18
most definitely. I operated a forklift nearly all day but only got the usual 10$ hr because I was a parts puller
rhiannonleesarah 14
That really sucks, hopefully another offer comes soon
caliguy08 17
You wouldn't want to work for a company like that anyways