Yes, you are right!Vulnerable open work permit is for people who were abused from previous/current closed work permit employer.
You didn't get abused by your previous employer because you didn't even start working. WHY do you think you qualify for vulnerable open work permit?
Mahaktiwana->also to get VOWP is not easy.
Mahaktiwana->You should have evidences and people who can support your situations. Also, I heard that VOWP took money months in some case it came early IDK why mine is came less than a month. Did you pay LMIA application fee your self or employess paid for you?( reason for I am asking it is also one of the evidnece for it)