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
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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, 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 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, 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, 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 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, after trying so hard to get myself back on my feet, I had an amazing interview and I was hired on the spot. I was so happy, until I read the position I was given, and it turns out I didn't get full-time, I got barely enough hours to even be part-time. FML
Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
Today, I was laid off on the day I was about to put in an offer on a house. This company promised me the world, and I broke myself working to prove my worth. Turns out, I wasn't getting paid for the lunches and breaks I didn't take either. FML
Today, I got notice that I didn't get the new position I applied for at work. After two interviews, pay negotiation and paperwork, as well as years of giving this place all my time, I found out my boss gave it to his friend's daughter, who has no experience or credentials needed for the position. FML
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Top comments
SamSwebb 24
Don't worry :) just take it for now and look for new opportunities and then make a dramatic exit when you find a better place
CrazyMelvin 14
Gotta do what you gotta do.
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CrazyMelvin 14
Gotta do what you gotta do.
nchic01 17
agreed. you made the right choice OP.
martin8337 36
Yeah, what #1 said.
SamSwebb 24
Don't worry :) just take it for now and look for new opportunities and then make a dramatic exit when you find a better place
Adm_Twigs 19
making dramatic exits can come back to bite you. I'd suggest leaving quickly and quietly so as not to hurt your reputation :)
Earths_Venus 25
Start looking for a new job. The sooner the better.
Paksenarrion 24
I understand why you took it back but you boss is a complete douche. Really hate how companies do this.
NotR3ddy 20
Tough world out there, you did the right thing OP and I agree ^ Good luck finding a new job.
LowExpectations 30
That's messed up OP. Don't just stick around at that job. Start looking elsewhere and get your old level of income back.
Danny_Boy12 13
Her boss is a jackass
yahoowizard 16
No the smart thing to do would be to rejoin and then look for a new place to work. Hard to tell how long it's going to take, and it's best to have a source of income while you search.
bazookajoey 27
That's good OP! Now you have a job to support you while you look for a better one. Best of luck!
fivetimeslonger 24
That has to be illegal. But tough to fight. :( I'd suggest keep looking for a new job while you work this one to keep your bills paid. You don't deserve to be jerked around like that, no one does.
dingleberrysteve 6
Not illegal, capitalism.
DraconicFeline 31
Should be illegal.
kuzzy00 22
Is illegal. It's called: making someone redundant for an unjust cause. In new Zealand, he would get 60,000 out of the company for damages
RedDevel96 5
You never know it could be a blessing in disguise keep your chin up
Ryan8878 21
By blessing you mean a kick to the face, right?
vlalam 24
So sorry to hear buddy, but please use it as a backup and find a better one while u r still working there.. Coz u don't know when they would do the same to u again... Good luck buddy
tournamentdecide 33
A job is a job, and it's better than having no income, is it not?