What a fucking nut-punch -- not only do you lose out on the job, but you lose out to someone with something fairly questionable in her background check that obviously didn't want to remain an employee of the company? C'mon -- that ain't right on multiple levels. We routinely hire people back after they quit and leave -- I suspect mainly becuase they are a known commodity -- but I think the practice stinks. My view is that if someone rather work someplace else -- fine -- go ahead -- but don't come back here for a job -- ever. There might be a few exceptions to that general approach, but that should be the base line.

A nice smoke and a few choice cocktails are what the doctor ordered -- I feel your pain.