Work: Today, it was the first day of my new job. It was also the last...

By anonymous - 02/11/2016 04:18

Today, it was the first day of my new job. It was also the last day of my new job. I got a call immediately after finishing my shift to be told the company has "decided to go in a different direction" and will no longer be needing my services. 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 BadKitty42 - 14/12/2009 08:12 - United States

Today, it was my last day at work. I was offered a better job and accepted. Not wanting to leave my present boss hanging, I asked for time to give notice. While I trained my replacement, the owner at the new job had time to think about how slow the season is, and he decided not to fill the position. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/12/2020 22:02 - United Kingdom - Isleworth

Today, I left my job, fulfilling my one month's notice after receiving a job offer from a much better-paying role. After saying goodbye to everyone, I left the building. Not two minutes later, the company who was offering the new job called to say they'd changed their minds, and there was now no longer a job on offer. FML

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By dontplaywithmyfeelings - 03/03/2015 01:42 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, I got a new job and told everyone about it. A few hours later, I got an email from the executive saying I actually don't have the job anymore. FML

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By jobless - 06/11/2014 02:03 - United States - San Francisco

Today, for the first time since I can remember, I went in to work feeling positive, and that I could make good things happen. At the end of the day, my employment was terminated. 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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By secretninja64 - 21/08/2014 03:47 - United States - Saint Francis

Today, I got fired after three days at my new job. They told me it was because of downsizing. They were still interviewing people and had a help wanted sign in the window. FML

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By wishyouweremeds - 30/10/2019 16:00 - Australia - Sydney

Today, after two and half years at my company and after recently being promoted, I was told by my boss the business doesn't feel it needs me, and invited me to find another job. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/03/2017 16:00

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

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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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almost_there44 26

Wednesday 9 November 2016 18:29

The fact that they called you immediately after instead of telling you face to face like good employers do, just shows what kind of organization they are and how they run their business. I would say it's a good thing for you, now you can find something better!

Tripartita 44

Wednesday 9 November 2016 18:59

"It's a shame we have to let you go. Haha, remember that time you were called up after one shift and fired? Good times, bud!" "That is the present. You are describing now." "And then you said that to me! Boy, did we have fun."

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species4872 19

Thursday 10 November 2016 5:10

It's not unusual. Upper management may have discussed how OP went with his/her supervisor after the sift concluded and decided then that they were not suitable. If OP had already left for the day how else are they going to let him/her know that they were not required? Would you prefer they wait and tell them the next morning when they arrived?

Bearsmomma 30

Thursday 10 November 2016 16:56

Possibly... It's a shitty move to allow an entire shift to pass by and then say something. I would feel taken advantage of. They should send you home early, even if before you start, and figure out staffing issues ; it's their problem if they don't have a replacement.

missy73 3

Thursday 10 November 2016 5:53

I was just taken off the roster after 2 years of work. Went in and my name was gone. No explanation, but the manager was husband of another worker there who hated me.

914smv 18

Thursday 10 November 2016 6:17

sorry OP good luck

Kitty_Kat44 31

Thursday 10 November 2016 7:31

Better off finding out early that's how the company treats people. You'll find something better op.

ohkee 2

Thursday 10 November 2016 19:42

I remember the time i fired a coworker I didn't like in almost the same way. lol they never came back to work rofl. The boss then hired my cousin after 3 days no call no show.