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By tjm - 23/12/2010 06:05 - United States

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

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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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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 a fat fucking shit and proud of it - 28/06/2014 19:09 - United Kingdom - Camberley

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

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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 perpetuallyscrewed - 06/10/2009 04:06

Today, after nearly eight months of unemployment, I started a great new job. After seven and a half hours of work, my new boss comes up to tell me what a great job I was doing, but that he somehow forgot to clear the new hire with the company owner, so I'm fired. Hello, unemployment... again. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/06/2021 19:01 - United Kingdom

Today, I got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/08/2013 19:33 - United States - Little Rock

Today, after a long couple of months working non-stop, I finally got someone to cover my shift. Turns out she was joking, and when I didn't show up for work, I was fired. 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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Close but no cigar

By bbb - 03/10/2012 16:19 - United States - Hillsborough

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

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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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By badtiming - 03/03/2015 17:18 - Brazil - Rio De Janeiro

Today, I received a rejection letter from a job I desperately wanted. Yesterday, the job offer I'd been stalling on in while waiting for news about this one expired. FML

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smashgrab 0

Thursday 23 December 2010 14:07

Call the company's human resources department and explain the situation, I'm sure they will be helpful. Stop whining and be proactive, companies appreciate that. If you do everything you can and still don't get the job, FYL. If you cry and don't try, YDI.

HomeAl0ne 20

Thursday 23 December 2010 20:32

So, it seems there's an opening has just come up.... Apply for that guy's job.

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cowboyy_fml 0

Thursday 23 December 2010 12:14

that sucks

soldier4life_88 0

Thursday 23 December 2010 12:16

oh that really blows!! I'm sorry OP hope u find another job soon!!!

gooBUZZ 0

Thursday 23 December 2010 12:21

Ouch bad luck OP. That's really quite unfortunate, but oh well, your life not mine. Good day, sir.

Susieee_Q 9

Thursday 23 December 2010 12:23

That's awful, specially during these times. Good luck finding another one!

ImaginaryFoe 0

Thursday 23 December 2010 12:41

OR you just show up for work anyway and set about looking busy. When payday comes around, complain loudly about your lack of pay. Either they put you in the system or they fire you for bitching. If you're fired, boom - six more months of fresh unemployment benefits. Can't fail.