Today, after quitting my job to take a very attractive position with a competitor, I was told the position was no longer being offered. I'm now on my way to file for unemployment. 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 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 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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 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 They rescinded the job offer.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 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, 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, 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, I was laid off from my job as a manager. After cleaning out my office, I began clearing my computer. I received an email from HR announcing a job position that opened up. Too bad it was for my job. FML
Today, I was fired for actively seeking employment with another company. Because of having just been fired, the other company will no longer give me the time of day. 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
UhHuhHoney 20
I was always told to quit a job knowing you have a legit backup. Good luck OP!
Anubis94 24
try to ask for your old one back. You never know
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Comments (62)
UhHuhHoney 20
I was always told to quit a job knowing you have a legit backup. Good luck OP!
ndnpride88 25
Just putting this out. You're beautiful
extrasnipes 22
Well the thing is that you think you have a legit back up but next thing you know something happens
Lalala579121 28
17, it seems like it was just an offer though, not a guaranteed job.
sturschaedel 27
Exactly. You don't quit until the ink under the new contract is dry.
mzshannababy 16
I've done that luckily my old job took me back !
LPisLame 16
same thing happened here. stupid on my behalf. just jumped the gun way too early.
cats4lyfe 25
Never quit your job unless you're guaranteed you have another one to go to.
False_Stupidity 42
There are no guarantees in life. The competitor probably told him he had the job but then changed their mind.
ThatHorse 15
Based on the way this is worded I automatically assumed the competitor placed a general job offer to those who already had experience in the field and OP quit his before applying. I could be wrong but that was my first impression.
Anubis94 24
try to ask for your old one back. You never know
fakedsincerity 32
You should get some sort of written agreement or contract before quitting your old job, but that's easy to say in hindsight. At least you'll know not to make the same mistake next time.
ChadHelton 8
no offer letter? no job.
nickie_94 18
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Wow you must have just missed the offer deadline
Eliiara 11
Can u read
randi9090 12
Can you spell?
Jirekianu2 19
never quit your job until you've signed a contract or have something in writing.
AcieMcG 21
Didn't think you could file for unemployment if you quit.
Emirac 10
If you quit for a good reason, like another offer or proven unfair work practices, or even if you have to move due to a spouse being relocated, you can file for unemployment. I got it once for quitting a job for another one and the new one immediately laid me off.
MoxleyCrue 17
29. But that was you getting laid off. OP quit without being hired by the other place. Unemployment, though covering quitting under certain circumstances, but this isn't one that's covered. It wasn't that the job was unsafe or unreasonable. It wasn't to care for a sick relative. Not covered.
Emirac 10
If OP had an offer, then yes, it is covered. Just because the offer was retracted doesn't mean it wasn't there in the first place or a legitimate reason to leave. OP said "offer" which in job terms means he had the job. It's not like it was a consideration, it was an actual promise of work.
MoxleyCrue 17
Nope. OP was never hired and never said that the job was offered to them specifically, just that it had been being offered generally.
MoxleyCrue 17
At the very least OP would need proof of a firm offer of employment, and then maybe, just maybe, they'd have a chance.
KhaleesiDannie 26
It's all a big conspiracy to drop their work force better start alien proofing your house
XxDanno316xX 27
Kids, don't do drugs. :)
KhaleesiDannie 26
When the aliens get you all we'll see who is crazy and it's not ol' Jack Burton
Lalala579121 28
(hint: it's KhaleesiDannie)
XxDanno316xX 27
I get your reference sunshine, but for the love of god, don't smoke anymore :)
KhaleesiDannie 26
NEVER
ndnpride88 25
Oh damn OP that's rough. Hopefully you bounce back with an even better job. Good luck