'I was hired and fired within the span of 3 hours': New employee fired three hours after being hired and shown around the company's offices

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Brad Dickson • Managing Editor
Nov 1, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

The interview process is a long and arduous one for both sides, really, and the last thing anyone wants is for their time to be wasted after such a long process. The relief that comes after simultaneously finally securing a role or finally having someone to fill an empty position on the team is understated, turning energies next towards developing and furthering the burgeoning relationship. While you can expect a lot of anxiety on the first day on the part of the candidate, the last thing you expect is to actually be fired on or before your first day—let alone three mere hours after being hired and shown around the office.

Yet, that's what happened to this candidate when they received an email from their would-be new employer hours after signing on with the company and being toured around their offices, informing them that there had been changes to the "circumstances" of their position and the person they were supposed to be replacing had decided to stay on, meaning that there was no longer a role available for them. Frustrated and disheartened, they shared their experience with this online community, sharing screenshots of the email itself and their story.

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    I was hired and fired within the span of 3 hours Rejections Hello There have been some circumstances that changed with the person who's position you were going to take. Due to these circumstances changing, she is able to stay. Because she is already established with our organization, we believe it is best that we let her stay. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate you so much for your interest and everything you went through for this position. We will make sure to keep your applicati
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    So.....I applied for a position as an adoption counselor and I ended up interviewing in person on Monday (August 19th). I arrived about 5-10 minutes early so I anticipated that there might be a wait, I made sure to notify the front desk staff and they told me I would be seen soon. I then had to wait for an additional 15 minutes because the individual who was supposed to interview me apparently didn't know I was there. I
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    was a little thrown off seeing as you would think that they would be aware of our interview, but I figured everyone gets busy and things happen, right? I ended up hearing back from my interviewer the following Wednesday about getting the job. I was ecstatic!
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    Today I came in at 9 am for my orientation. I filled out all of my hiring paperwork (payroll, W-4, provided my SS card/ID, etc). I was shown around the building which was awesome to see all the fur babies. I was so excited to start working. I exchanged numbers with the supervisor who hired me so that I could set up my hours for their schedule. About 3 hours after I got home I received a message on indeed.
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    Initially I was so shocked and I have yet to even reply. I gave up job opportunities for this postion and I feel like my time was wasted. How do I even go about answering this message?
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    DiscoMonkeyz. 21 hr. ago To send this through Indeed is just disgusting after you showed up in person, signed paperwork, and even shared phone numbers with them. Absolutely disgusting.
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    yellow_fogs 21 hr. ago Make sure to blast them on Glassdoor for the unnecessary stress that they put you through. • islandjames246 · 12 hr. ago Glassdoor actually deletes comments that are critical, I no longer trust their reviews or deal with Glassdoor at all after realizing
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    bonerjamz2021 23 hr. ago You dodged a bullet. Imagine working for a place like that puhskettimeabol OP. 23 hr. ago I tried telling myself that maybe I'm just not meant to work there and it was in the fates. But sheesh man, this was a blow to the morale, Imao
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    HRCHICK509 21 hr. ago I would go in tomorrow like you didn't receive the message through indeed and go to work. Pretty crappy to do it over message instead of in person. Let them stumble to figure out what to do with you.
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    TheRealDynamitri 17 hr. ago I would go in tomorrow like you didn't receive the message through indeed and go to work. Yeah, that's a fn' bizarre channel to communicate through. OP has no obligation to be monitoring his Indeed messages, tbf even email would be a stretch at this point, on a daily basis - he got a job now, after all, so he doesn't need to sit glued to his account. Come in, rock up, make them embarrass themselves if they have to put on a brave face in front of everyone.
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    DfromSanDiego. 20 hr. ago Just show up........ make it awkward as possible. Slap some hands talk about lunch options.
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    IHaveSomethingToAdd. 22 hr. ago. edited 11 hr. ago You were fired. Also search for "promissory estoppel". You could be looking at a payout here. Speak to an employment attorney.
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    WilhelmZoller 23 hr. ago • If you did in fact sign a contract, read the terms of the agreement because you may be able to hold them liable. If not, then I'm so sorry. puhskettimeabol OP. 23 hr. ago I suppose I could re-look over what I brought home from my orientation. Thank you for your answer. It's been a month of relentlessly looking for a job, so.....seeing this was a damper. I almost don't even want to respond :(
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    Dr_ZuCCLicious 22 hr. ago New fear unlocked fr. I'm sorry you had to go through that. If possible, try to ask for your old job back or ask a few places you turned down and explain what happened.
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    puhskettimeabol OP. 22 hr. ago edited 22 hr. ago It's literally insane right??? I've actually been considering doing so. I'm so desperate at this point for a job, it's sad.
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