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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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, 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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 They rescinded the job offer.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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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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MariaGiovanni 25
Did you at least try to get your old job back? I hope you quit in a professional manner. I don't think you can get unemployment if you willingly quit a job even if you thought you'd have another lined up.
Mr_Swazi 11
The struggles of being ugly
beeferjay 34
never eat hot pickles on a full moon night, you'll turn into a pumpkin spice latte
degraceful 1
Actually if you were told by the company you were going to move jobs to that you had the job, you have a legal case. You don't even need it in writing or contract form, verbal works. If they tell you "quit your job and come to us" and you quit your job then you have entered into a contract based on action, and they legally have to give you the job or compensate you for the damage they've caused (your loss of salary). If that's the case, contact an employment lawyer.
Sathane 21
There's a little thing called "evidence" that's needed. If there is no signed contract it's OP'S word against theirs. Good luck with that and I hope you have thousands of dollars in spare cash laying around for your lawyer.
degraceful 1
Most employment lawyers take on the case and only require payment if you win, in which case they take part of what you were given as compensation from the company that wronged you.
gobroski 11
You can't get unemployment, you quit. Sigh. The gras is always greener on the other side!!!
XxDanno316xX 27
You're wrong. In many parts of Canada and USA you are entitled to unemployment even if you quit, try Google, mate :)
MoxleyCrue 17
25- only under certain circumstances does it cover quitting. That includes unsafe/unreasonable working conditions/caring for sick relative/change in nature of work. It doesn't include "I quit because I thought I could get paid more elsewhere."
XxDanno316xX 27
33, I'm aware of that, however I thank you for your research. I was simply showing the commenter that "you quit so no unemployment" is not always correct.
PenguinsLaugh 24
While this really sucks, you never leave one job until you have another. YDI
ndaguanno 17
I'd try and see if you can get hired back at your old company, maybe they'll be gracious enough to help you out, it is the season of miracles
fmljosh1015 20
That's completely your fault, you should have had a contract already signed with the new company instead of taking their word for it. I'm sorry, but ydi
ericp96 10
Arent you supposed to try to get the other job before you quit you current job
datass63826 9
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