A whole new level of pet peeve...

Beach Fanatic

Aug 10, '07 · 2:40 AM8,507

NOTHING aggrivates me more than when a job drags out offering you a position for over 2 months - finally offers you a position after they keep saying they will call- but don't- you resign from your amazing job you've had for 3 years, break your lease and basically pay $5G :shock: to do so, lose the best roommate you've ever had :cry:

- only to talk to your new company for over 1 1/2hrs going over your employment handbook/filling out w2's, to then proceed to hunt for homes like a madwoman, to then have the bosses hubby call you to tell you they've resigned their offer knowing full-and-well everything you've done to make yourself available to them.

I've lost my job/career.
I've lost my home.
All I will have is these cute dogs and no where to go... :confused:

Un-friggin-believable. :bang:

Isn't it a bit late for that? How unethical can you be?
Seriously- it's against the law to do this.
But frankly- I now feel I have dodged a bullet.
Too bad too- some employees were quite nice. I really enjoyed talking to them.

So- if anyone needs some freelance design OR a decent artist/art assisant for any reason- I am currently available ... unfortunately.

Help a girl out! I've never been this much of a mess in my life.

P.S. I had fun meeting SBartoldus and Potato Vixen last night ;-) Thx for saying 'Hi!'

Edited Aug 10, '07 · 2:44 AM

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superJfunn

Aug 10, '07 · 3:04 AM#2

that is a really crappy thing to do

hmmmm......can't remember

Aug 10, '07 · 5:15 AM#3

Oh, no...I'm so sorry...!

bean

Aug 10, '07 · 7:06 AM#4

Bluefox, I don't know what to say...it's more than crappy. I am so sorry. There have got to be other companies around. Hang in there!!!! Any Sowallers know of anyone?

Beach Fanatic

Aug 10, '07 · 7:18 AM#5

How terrible, I can't believe they did that to you. Just believe a better door will open.

got any pics?

Aug 10, '07 · 7:30 AM#6

That is unbelievable :angry:

needs to get out more

Aug 10, '07 · 8:05 AM#7

do you have a signed offer letter or contract?

Beach Fanatic

Aug 10, '07 · 8:10 AM#8

I feel sooo bad for you. I hope there is a silver lining to this cloud.

Beach Fanatic

Aug 10, '07 · 8:27 AM#9

This sounds terrible. Did they give you a reason since it sounds like you were ready to walk into the office and get started? It seems very strange that they would wait this long to rescind everything. :idontno:

Beach FanaticAuthor

Aug 10, '07 · 8:28 AM#10

Well, I have an employee handbook here on the counter that has a welcome to the company letter etc. Also, emails with their offer.

I have not been this upset in awhile.

Talk about a rock and a hard place...

I am now going to be in town till tomorrow morning trying to figure out my life now... if anyone can help- or knows anyone who can I'd be eternally grateful...

Can I cange my name to "Broke and Homeless at the Beach"? :roll:

They said they thought I was too "concerned with money" because I asked questions about their "bonus" section in the employee handbook. Um- isn't that what the review of the handbook is for? To ask questions about policies, etc? But no matter what their excuse is- don't you think under the circumstances they should have at least let me work for a week to see if I was any good? It's unethical to offer someone a job, only to resend your offer after you know they have quit their job and are in the middle of relocating. They owed me at least a "trial period."

Edited Aug 10, '07 · 8:36 AM

needs to get out more

Aug 10, '07 · 8:38 AM#11

is it a blanket letter, or one tailored to you outlining compensation package, start date etc? IANAL, but you may have a case if a written offer was made...

Beach FanaticAuthor

Aug 10, '07 · 8:55 AM#12

The funny thing is- they have no idea that my dad owns a major company and knows the laws... and has lawyers. I also find this odd considering one of the employees was telling me yesterday how you shouldn't burn bridges in this town because word gets around fast.

Well, good, I hope word gets around as to how they treated me.

I did nothing to deserve this. They know this isn't about money on my end. Thank god I have an amazing family that can support me in these rough times. Otherwise- I'd seriously be homeless because of this.

I had a salary and a start date of Sept. 4.

My last day at my current job is the 20th.

Edited Aug 10, '07 · 8:58 AM

Beach Fanatic

Aug 10, '07 · 9:02 AM#13

Unfortunately, Florida is an at-will employment state where employees pretty much have zero rights in a lot of areas. And there are a lot of really lousy employers down here who know they can treat people however they want without facing consequences.

You've still got a family that from what you've said seems to love you and will support you in doing what you need to succeed.

You've got a great portfolio and skill set.

You're creative, smart, and flexible enough to make great things happen.

Something's going to work out for you somehow, even if it's not what you originally expect.

needs to get out more

Aug 10, '07 · 9:02 AM#14

word won't get around unless you name the company.

enjoy your vacation while looking for a job. everything else is in place, no?

Beach FanaticAuthor

Aug 10, '07 · 9:05 AM#15

word won't get around unless you name the company.

enjoy your vacation while looking for a job. everything else is in place, no?

Cornerstone Marketing. Enjoy.

Not a vacation at all- more like a big stress bucket. Nothing else is in place now- because why sign a lease for a house next to a job I used to have. So literally, I am homeless in one week. Awesome.

Edited Aug 10, '07 · 9:10 AM

Beach Fanatic

Aug 10, '07 · 9:09 AM#16

Thanks for the name. Will pass that along to Mr. Mouse so he can warn other designers away from there as well.

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Aug 10, '07 · 9:13 AM#17

So sorry about this. You say that you are employeed with your current employer until the 20th. Would they be willing to extend your time with them until you find something else? At least you would still be getting a paycheck with them. I am a firm believer in something good always comes out of something bad. So perhaps something better will come along. Good luck to you.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Aug 10, '07 · 9:20 AM#18

Ha- the thing is- my boss dosen't want to lose me. BUT- I am being replaced by an intern I had trained there- and he's moving up from Florida to take my job.

I COULD NEVER DO TO HIM WHAT JUST HAPPENED TO ME.

needs to get out more

Aug 10, '07 · 9:24 AM#19

Cornerstone Marketing. Enjoy.

Not a vacation at all- more like a big stress bucket. Nothing else is in place now- because why sign a lease for a house next to a job I used to have. So literally, I am homeless in one week. Awesome.

sorry, i thought you had your housing in place. i think there's a nice little bungalow on the bay that's empty, but you'd have to fence in the yard. others on this board have lived there...

Beach FanaticAuthor

Aug 10, '07 · 9:38 AM#20

The whole point of my 2 day visit was to find housing... I guess this was just my "bonus" for being a good employee and trying to get the paperwork done early.

SoWal Insider

Aug 10, '07 · 10:15 AM#21

Oh wow, this is absolutely horrible. I feel for you. Unfortunately, I don't have any advice other than what others have offered.

You have dodged a bullet for sure. Good luck to you.

Beach Fanatic

Aug 10, '07 · 10:31 AM#22

NOTHING aggrivates me more than when a job drags out offering you a position for over 2 months - finally offers you a position after they keep saying they will call- but don't- you resign from your amazing job you've had for 3 years, break your lease and basically pay $5G :shock: to do so, lose the best roommate you've ever had - only to talk to your new company for over 1 1/2hrs going over your employment handbook/filling out w2's, to then proceed to hunt for homes like a madwoman, to then have the bosses hubby call you to tell you they've resigned their offer knowing full-and-well everything you've done to make yourself available to them.

I've lost my job/career.
I've lost my home.
All I will have is these cute dogs and no where to go...

Un-friggin-believable.

Isn't it a bit late for that? How unethical can you be?
Seriously- it's against the law to do this.
But frankly- I now feel I have dodged a bullet.
Too bad too- some employees were quite nice. I really enjoyed talking to them.

So- if anyone needs some freelance design OR a decent artist/art assisant for any reason- I am currently available ... unfortunately.

Help a girl out! I've never been this much of a mess in my life.

P.S. I had fun meeting SBartoldus and Potato Vixen last night ;-) Thx for saying 'Hi!'

!!! :angry: :confused:

Holy sh** girl! That is freakin awful!!! It is their loss and now they have a huge karmic no-no to work out. I got your back girl, if ya need anything.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Aug 10, '07 · 12:23 PM#23

Holy cow- they just sent me a letter basically saying how sorry they were and how the reason this happened is because 2 highly valued employees recently left them and this made them feel weary of hiring anyone else into the company. So he even says it wasn't my fault. Way to incriminate yourself...

superJfunn

Aug 10, '07 · 12:25 PM#24

i thought they only had a couple employees anyway?

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Aug 10, '07 · 12:30 PM#25

Holy cow- they just sent me a letter basically saying how sorry they were and how the reason this happened is because 2 highly valued employees recently left them and this made them feel weary of hiring anyone else into the company. So he even says it wasn't my fault. Way to incriminate yourself...

I am sorry, but that makes no sense at all!!!! I mean, you loose 2 employees, then basically hire another employee, then tell that employee you can't hire her because of the 2 employees that left you. WTF????????????

Edited Aug 10, '07 · 1:38 PM

Beach FanaticAuthor

Aug 10, '07 · 12:31 PM#26

They just hired 2 other people along with me. Still- makes no sense.

FYI- I am a VERY loyal employee. I have been at my current company for 3 years and have worked well over the expected 40+ work week and I love it. My boss says I have been an "invaluable asset" and have handled myself in a more than professional manner by giving more than a 3 week notice. He is even throwing me a going away party this Tues. I don't think I have the heart to tell them what has happened to me. My secretary already gets weepy when we talk about me leaving...

Edited Aug 10, '07 · 12:34 PM