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
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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, not even a week after I was laid off from my job, I got a call from my old boss. He offered me a "new" job at the company, which turned out to be just like my old one, but with drastically reduced pay. I'm so broke and desperate that I accepted. FML
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 fired from the job I've only had for a week. Between paying for a physical, my own background check and uniforms, I paid more money to start working there than I'll get from my one and only paycheck. FML
Today, I found out I'm getting a pay cut, a week after I told my boss I need a raise or second job just to afford bills. I made the company 10k last week. FML
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
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
Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML
Today, my employer fired me, less than a week before I could become permanent full-time staff. FML
Today, I finished my project two weeks early. Now I am being laid off because there is no work to do. FML
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Top comments
Pat_Tricksta 13
You don't know that yet OP!!! Don't lose hope, and outwork the other workers. If you give up just because you heard of this "wave" you are going to be demotivated, and coworkers and your bosses will easily detect that demotivation, and then you really are ******!
Godsofdracos 15
If he was hired recently enough that he hasn't even received a paycheck, the odds of him being laid off are slim. He was most likely hired with other new people to replace people that have been there the companies about to lay off / fire.
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abdiG 27
very unfortunate. but, don't let this be a set-back. am sure you will find something asap. fyl.
Getty95 13
I'm sorry OP, keep looking, you'll eventually find something that works out!
horrorforlife 4
You never know it may turn out for the best
Soundslikeothers 15
No your not, what company is stupid enough to hire you for a position and then a week later fire you? If that's the case that company is disorganized and not a place you want to work anyways.
briang959 47
Company layoffs are often excuses for them to get rid of people they don't like. I doubt you'll be laid off after only starting a week ago.
IchabodCrane 4
I hear you on that buddy. My job laid me off after January 1st when Obama care went into effect. So in order to not pay into Obama care for all the employees they only kept 6 FT workers and dropped all others including new workers to PT so I can relate. This country sucks now. Well the work force at least. It's a saturated employers market.
cjmedic 12
He's from the UK. He wouldn't be affected by Obamacare.
worldclassrager 41
It doesn't mean you'll lose yours being that you first started you might actually keep yours
victrin 12
OP, in the business world, companies tend to hire some replacements before layoffs even happen. This is so business doesn't grind to a halt when the layoffs occur. You're probably one of the safest ones there.
farleytb42 11
That's a one week experience you can add to your resume, best of luck
DSilver1988 15
Why would they hire someone to then fire him? I think they are planning on laying off the older people there who get paid too much for there budget.