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By Anonymous - 20/12/2015 10:19 - United States - Chesterfield

Today, after quitting my job to take a very attractive position with a competitor, I was told the position was no longer being offered. I'm now on my way to file for unemployment. FML

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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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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

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By Anonymous - 02/11/2019 02:00

Today, I was supposed to start a new job. I had accepted a new position with a different company three weeks ago, and gave my notice. At the time, I even trained my replacement. Today, I found out that my new work doesn't need me anymore. So, I'm unemployed. FML

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By Jbheller - 03/05/2015 00:08 - United States - Mountain Top

Today, after resigning from my current job, I was let go from the new job I hadn't even started yet. FML

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Today, I was offered my dream job. When I gave my current employer my 2+ weeks notice so they'd have time to find a replacement, I was told to pack up and leave immediately. Now I'm out a month's pay because I gave notice instead of just leaving. FML

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By anon_smh - 18/02/2016 04:37 - United States - Bozeman

Today, after interviewing for a promotion to a position that was created with me in mind, I eagerly accepted a call from my boss, expecting good news. Turns out, they found a better applicant, who they don't believe will need support from the position I currently hold, so it's being eliminated. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2013 07:35 - United States - Norfolk

Today, I was laid off from my job as a manager. After cleaning out my office, I began clearing my computer. I received an email from HR announcing a job position that opened up. Too bad it was for my job. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/10/2012 20:13 - United States

Today, I was fired for actively seeking employment with another company. Because of having just been fired, the other company will no longer give me the time of day. FML

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By Bbrooks88 - 19/01/2018 13:00 - United States

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

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UhHuhHoney 20

Monday 21 December 2015 0:22

I was always told to quit a job knowing you have a legit backup. Good luck OP!

Anubis94 24

Monday 21 December 2015 0:26

try to ask for your old one back. You never know

Comments

TripleDallas123 15

Monday 21 December 2015 4:48

I can't tell if you mean that you quit the job before even knowing if you made it with the other, because, if so, then You Kinda deserve it. Never quit your job unless you have actually got the other.

cupcakesholic 10

Monday 21 December 2015 4:49

You definitely deserve it. Had you waited until you actually got the job position. You could of still had your job and you wouldn't have to file for unemployment.

zaidthunder1 27

Monday 21 December 2015 5:02

You need to have that employment letter in your hand mate!

yerawizardlizzy 27

Monday 21 December 2015 17:49

People keep saying this but who gives out employment letters these days? I've never gotten one and never heard of anyone getting one either.

Utetopia2014 18

Monday 21 December 2015 5:06

"Well, George.... we'd love to hire you.. but unfortunately the board is being indicted.. " Seinfeld, how we miss you!

The_Ikon211 11

Monday 21 December 2015 5:55

Im pretty sure they never planned on hiring Op. being a competing company im sure they just wanted him to quit his job and leave his ex employer understaffed.

Thatgirly 13

Monday 21 December 2015 6:53

Whoa...?

Lepisma 38

Monday 21 December 2015 7:06

Man, that sucks. Best of luck to you getting another offer quickly.

Benderama 8

Monday 21 December 2015 8:21

Ah the old bate and switch, the guys in charge of those two companies were likely both in on it, they wanted you out

fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22

Monday 21 December 2015 9:59

I feel this is missing information. Did OP quit after signing a contract with the competitor and then they revoked it? In that case they screwed him over. Or did OP quit his job on a simple verbal offer? In that case OP screwed themselves over.

ThrottleJockey 35

Monday 21 December 2015 17:49

Switching jobs is a lot like swinging on vines. Don't let go of one until you've got a firm grasp on the other. Granted, sometimes that next "vine" is actually a snake, as seems to be the case here.