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
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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, I got a call about a job interview, saying I was hired. I was ecstatic, until they called me back and said they'd called the wrong applicant. They called again later, saying there'd been a mistake and I really was hired. When I went in to confirm it, they said they'd never heard of me. 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 Offer rescinded.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, 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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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, after having tried for months to get a promotion at work, I finally had an interview for a higher position. Everything went great, and I was told I would get a call next week for my second interview. I went back to my desk, only to get an email stating they're canceling the position. FML
Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML
Today, I got a call from an ad agency offering me a job. I was so excited, because I've been looking for work for a few months now and really wanted to work for them. An hour later, they called apologizing, because they'd made a mistake and offered the job to the wrong person. 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, after waiting 3 months to see if I got the job I had applied for, I was told that they never received my application. Turns out that the email address that they told me to send it to was not being checked anymore and that they would be happy to consider me for the following year. FML
Today, I found out that I didn't get a job I really wanted, despite doing well on third round interviews (3 hours with 6 people), and having a good connection with the person I would've reported to. Now I'm upset and dropping the ball on emailing interviewers for the other good leads I have. FML
Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML
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Top comments
eddeeezzyy 19
Though it was an honest mistake of them, I find it rude that they included "definitely not interested" in the email.
LimeGreenCutie 9
Nice of them to correct the mistake before you went in again.
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Comments (51)
juststephhere 23
At least they didn't hire then fire you!
giraffelovergirl 19
Keep trying to get it but at another company if possible then work you way up to CEO and rub it in there faces!
RedX1000FML 11
FYL OP. It would've been better if they said it a bit more professionaly and not so rude.
starfish7 18
Something similar happened to me this summer. Very frustrating. But, don't despair, I'm sure you will find a good job soon!
aoc123 8
you should send an email and say "f you" then tell them that you accidentally sent it to everyone in your contacts labeled asshole. not professional but might make you laugh
Trish01 23
OP will probably get blacklisted if he does that though... There may be other similar positions that open up later and OP could try again. Better not burn any bridges! Besides it's a small world, the person he says that to might become his boss someday!
jonahwalzer 12
Thats just rude and disrespectful. Sorry OP
rdenkewicz 11
Hey you'll get it next time. After all 3rd time's the charm
jrock9093 18
Aww that hit you twice as hard! Sorry!! Hopefully things will look up next time ;)
jw90 18
At least it saved you from looking stupid.
lilyamir_ 6
Thats professional ..