Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. 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, at the job I've had for eight years, I finally got the raise I was supposed to get a year ago. One hour later I found out the store was closing and we were all out of a job in two weeks. FML
Today, I got a phone call from my boss, who'd hired me after two months of waiting and begging for this position. A week into the job, the company is closing our store. FML
Today, the store I work at got shut down and I got let go. Three days ago I got a promotion and a raise. FML
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 started an awesome job with competitive pay. I also found out that the place is closing its doors in June. FML
Today, I got hired and now I have to work. FML
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, it's been less than a week since I finally got a job, after over a year of searching. I just found out that there's about to be a wave of layoffs. I haven't even gotten my first paycheck, and already I'm going to lose my job. FML
Today, after being recently laid off at work due to "cutbacks", I went job searching around town. During my drive, I cruised past my old workplace and saw a "now hiring" sign in their window. FML
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jacobmc123 18
You have a job for 3 months, Use this time to keep up the job search.
shepardkinz 19
Wow, that's so dishonest of them not to tell you this in the interview!! Best of luck to you! I hope you can find a new job!!
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jacobmc123 18
You have a job for 3 months, Use this time to keep up the job search.
shepardkinz 19
Wow, that's so dishonest of them not to tell you this in the interview!! Best of luck to you! I hope you can find a new job!!
gladow 9
Atleast you know you'll have some form of income for the next 3 months.
chessu 21
This definitely sucks, but at least you now have three extra months to find something! When you've got some kind of an income coming in, you'll probably a bit less stressed and that might aid you in the hunt for the next job! Also, you'll have three months of experience you can add to your CV, which might help you with your search, so definitely a silver lining here to look at!
RichardPencil 32
Start applying elsewhere right away. It's easier to get a job when you have a job.
GhostFox 34
Some studies show that after 6 months of unemployment your chances of being hired drops drastically, so while you have every right to be pissed at them for not disclosing that they are closing, it may help in the long run. Look into unemployment laws and see if you'll be eligible for unemployment after the mandatory wait time, and if so, get the paperwork for it done except for dates and have it ready to submit.
mariri9206 32
It's unfortunate but it's not all bad. You're gonna have three months of income. You can use these three months to look for another job. It's a job you can put on your resume (which is even better IF this is your first job because then you have some experience - even if it's minor - and that'll make it more likely to be hired again).
amb95x 17
OP, I know it's a shame but you now have something extra to put on your CV! Retail work is a great thing to have on your CV as well, as it's a huge industry so you could be more likely to get a job in the long run. I hope it works out for you
waleedma 18
One day at a time.. take it one day at a time....,
awesomeamandas 37
in my experience finding another job is actually easier if you already have a job verses not having a job. not sure why but it's been that way for me since I can remember. take the three months you have to continue looking for another job.