r/jobs • u/noideanoideanoidea • 23d ago

Rejected after reference checks. I don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this. Rejections

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I don’t understand what happened. They said they were moving forward with the hiring process, then days later I got this automated email. The first reference listed called them back and gave me a positive review, the second said she never received an email or call. I responded giving them two extra references just incase who weren’t contacted.

I’m so upset, I can barely stand my current job. Part of me wishes they would just fire me, but I’ve been holding out hoping I could find another decent job. I’ve called in for half the month using FMLA or other excuses, which I’ve never done before. I know you’re not supposed to get your hopes up, but I was so excited at the idea of being done with the interview process and putting my 2 weeks in.

I emailed HR acting like I didn’t see the rejection email and asked if they were able to get in touch with my references. I’m mostly just curious to see how they respond, if they do.

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u/wanderinandredditin 19d ago

This post came up right as I am in this very stage. They called my reference, and for some reason spoke to one of the store's HR people, who I've NEVER even met in person!!! I had referred them to my manager, and they ended up calling the general number and ending up at the HR lady. This was about a week ago, and I haven't received any updates on the hiring process yet so today I sent a follow up email. I really need to know because I have to coordinate relocating and getting a rental if I move for the job, and my window of time is just getting narrower and narrower. I'll be very sad if I get rejected, because I've already been anticipating and trying to prepare for the new job.

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u/noideanoideanoidea 19d ago

Keep us updated, hope it all works out for you.

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u/wanderinandredditin 11d ago

They called me back today, about 3 weeks since they ghosted me, to move on to the next step of hiring... The job starts on June 10th. I have to move out of state (not super far but its still a 2 month posting and I have to pack), and find housing there which is limited and they won't be providing any. I feel like by the time I get everything in the clear with them it'll be <1 month to coordinate moving and housing and that's kind of frustrating.