I just finished looking at a bunch of resumes. WhileI would not tell this to EVERYone, I'l tell all my friends on GC!
Never, NEVER tell a boss or potential boss you won't be there
FOR-EV-ER!!!
You have to look at it from their side. It DOES cost money every time a new employee is brought aboard. For us, we lose on production becase we have to train and train and train... Personally, I'm sick of it and am looking for someone who is settled, either grown kids or actually NEEDS the money.
I really am so sorry it happened to you, but alot of offices are very competative. bucutie had a LOOOOONG thread last year on some inner problems. Even to tell a co-worker is dangerous if thy have a friend who needs a job. The only payoff for being honest, is a pretty darn good ref. While I'm at it, never walk out on a job, you will get KILLED (forget what's legal-there are a ZILLION ways around that.) when they call the last employer.
Good luck...sorry it came at a bad time, but then, is there ever a good time???