Today, I received a rejection letter from a job I desperately wanted. Yesterday, the job offer I'd been stalling on in while waiting for news about this one expired. 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 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 Offer rescinded.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, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML
Today, I got a call and was offered a position with a company that I really wanted to work for. I just had to wait a week to confirm that everything was good to go. Ten seconds after ending the call, they called back and said that they'd called the wrong person. The offer was for someone else. FML
Today, I learned that, even after several interviews and congratulations for getting the job, you still might not get the job. I just received an email stating that my accepted offer is now rejected. I already treated my close friends to an expensive dinner to celebrate. FML
Today, I was excited to receive a rejection letter, because this was the first company to even acknowledge that I sent them a resume. 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 They rescinded the job offer.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 spending four days having my resume, cover letter, and references proofread and perfected by professionals, I finally submitted it all to the summer internship of my dreams. I received a rejection letter ten minutes later. 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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 received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML
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Top comments
emeraldisle 30
Should've just taken the job offer. At least then you would've had a job while you waited.
WitEluded 13
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
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Comments (42)
WitEluded 13
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
llalala_fml 19
The smug smiley face makes the adage that much better
Enderkate4 20
Now I finally understand that expression.
demonddm 24
Never stall on an offer. if you have a job offer that will pay the bills then dont wait for the dream job.
tygerarmy 35
You can always quit a job if you get a job you like more. Apply for everything.
gracehi 33
What if the other job required OP to sign a contract, binding her to that job for several years? If that's the case, I can see why OP would wait. Perhaps she can reapply?
boating_guy 33
Why not apply for both? Unless selection of you as the best candidate was contractually binding. But how often does that happen?
emeraldisle 30
Should've just taken the job offer. At least then you would've had a job while you waited.
SkylaChristian 18
Sorry OP. That's a tough break. I hope you find another job soon.
Vanessa_Leeann26 17
You always accept the offer if you need it. Then if you get the other job, you can quit. If not, you still have a job! ?
19990231 29
Hindsight is 20-20. But you should have entertained to idea that you wouldn't get your dream job
pimpmilk69 18
yeeeah good luck with that one. should have just taken the job and if you got the other one leave the less important one. at least you would have been payed while waiting.
Dick_diamond 22
Shouldn't have stalled. You could always have quit if the better job offer came thru
abbyade 21
Let's hope you learnt from this unfortunate incidence. Don't put all your eggs in one basket ?