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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Comments (68)
Axipiter 24
Go Office Space on that place... How Milton does it, not Peter and crew...
LostInTheZone11 29
Only if they decide to take his stapler.
ComoEsJuan 24
My, my stapler
zandalee 20
Perhaps the business was going broke and this is the only way to keep it going and keep the staff. If not, get legal advice.
Bafrinn 14
Well, At Least You Have A Job Now.
Mauskau 36
Press shift a little less.
Octwo 16
Do what you have to do. Look for a new job while you're at least making money.
Uglyfeet 23
Here in Brazil we have laws that are very protective to the workers. Situations like yours are forbidden, it shouldn't happen here... but unfortunately we appear to be a people more concerned about the writing than the practice of our laws. Best wishes to you OP. Hard work and dedication can take you higher than one can imagine!
darryaz 9
Check to see if you're entitled to have Unemployment pay a percentage of the difference in salaries.
skittyskatbrat 19
Personal opinion? Keep looking for a job elsewhere and, since you know the company has zero loyalty for you, don't worry about things like two-week-notices, staying late, or doing anything beyond your basic job. Do what you have to so you can get that paycheck, and as soon as something better shows, give them your half-hour notice and vanish :) Best of luck!!!
kevinu125 7
**** that guy
mike7800 8
you look like the type
InnocentWings 13
Start looking for a job.
cathrope 10
Keep your chin up, op.