Camryn Spina recently shared her experience of relocating from Florida to Virginia for a job that, as it turned out, didn’t exist. This 24-year-old had applied for a cheerleading coach position at a college and received a positive response that left her eager to start, reports Insider.
She underwent two interviews with the head coach and was even assigned tasks related to the position. However, a crucial detail was missing – she never received a formal contract or offer letter. This oversight became apparent only later.
The college arranged for her to rent a car to come from Florida to Virginia after her initial online interview. After a successful second interview, she made the official move. She started working immediately, coaching athletes and managing team affairs.
On August 8, her boss asked her to check with human resources about her details. HR’s response shocked her – her application was still under review, and there was no record of her being hired. After discussing the situation with her boss, it was confirmed that she had never been officially hired. Communication with her boss ceased, and she worried about the money spent on the move.
Fortunately, the college’s HR department later reimbursed her for her relocation expenses and seven days of work, understanding the misunderstanding that had occurred.
According to Insider, the school reimbursed her $1,600. The woman noted that she spent $1,500 on the move to Virginia. Spina says she is currently living with her parents and working a remote, part-time job.
