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mrmpa

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5. No.............

Reply to HipChick (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 9, 2013, 01:31 AM

Sep 2013

there was nothing written, just the verbal offer and then it being reneged upon. The job is 3 miles from his home. It was a nice job for a 1st position out of college.

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Nephew had the job, then they said no. story follows......... [View all] mrmpa Sep 2013 OP

Sorry that happened to him. Sounds like a big time failure to communicate.nt raccoon Sep 2013 #1

Can he sue? HipChick Sep 2013 #2

If he actec on the offer to his detriment, yes. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2013 #4

No............. mrmpa Sep 2013 #5

something llke that happened to me years ago. the HR person was beside herself but the CFO mulsh Sep 2013 #3

Don't You Love It RobinA Sep 2013 #14

That sucks davidpdx Sep 2013 #6

Advertising jobs that are going to be given to internal candidates JoeyT Sep 2013 #7

Yes, it is depressingly common. nt raccoon Sep 2013 #9

its a pain, but from the company point of view its better to hire from within loli phabay Sep 2013 #10

I don't blame them for hiring internally. JoeyT Sep 2013 #11

I agree Sweet Freedom Sep 2013 #12

My boss did this to me... Phentex Sep 2013 #13

Since he has a political science degree tabbycat31 Sep 2013 #8