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Phentex

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13. My boss did this to me...

Reply to Sweet Freedom (Reply #12)

Mon Sep 9, 2013, 08:13 PM

Sep 2013

had me interview people but then gave the job to the daughter of someone in another department. It was a complete waste of time!

She was a horrible employee and didn't last.

But we became fast friends in a short period of time and have been friends for 23 years now.

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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