Work: Today, I was informed I wouldn't be getting a raise because I...

By notgoodenough - 26/10/2016 18:47

Today, I was informed I wouldn't be getting a raise because I hadn't followed the updated protocol. I said I was unaware that there was an updated protocol. My supervisor said, "That's because we didn't tell you about it." FML

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By F.U. QFN - 28/03/2021 00:29

Today, I was given my marching orders because I corrected my supervisor on something he was actually doing wrong. It seems I deserve this for "not learning to obey my immediate superiors." FML

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Management balls-up

By lene - 11/03/2021 04:57

Today, I was fired for not completing the required computer training, which no one told me about. I was told that it's my responsibility to check it every week. It would have been nice if a single one of my supervisors had given me any indication whatsoever that this was the case. FML

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Supervision

By cocoapuffs4life - 10/06/2015 23:45 - Canada - Aurora

Today, I was told by my manager to make sure the supervisor on shift does his job. Last month I was told I couldn't be a supervisor. Apparently I can supervise someone who earns more than I do though. FML

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Wait your turn

By Anonymous - 23/12/2021 11:31 - Australia - Adelaide

Today, I found out I’m not getting a raise, despite my ‘outstanding’ performance, since the company made a loss this year. Last year I didn’t get a raise because of COVID uncertainty. The year before that I didn’t get a raise because I only just got ‘promoted’, where I also didn’t get a raise. FML

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By Check Writer - 20/05/2013 23:07 - United States - Oceanside

Today, I was notified that the company did not give me a raise two months ago like I thought. The increase was a typo. Two months ago I wrote a thank you for the raise email to my boss. Now I get to write a check to the company to pay back my "raise." FML

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By AverageDeskJoe - 03/05/2016 20:43 - United States - Baton Rouge

Today, I met with my boss hoping to hear about a possible raise that had been promised many months ago. He then told me that the only way I would get a raise was if I found a better paying job and took it, and that the company was in no position to offer anyone a raise. FML

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By Rae - 02/10/2009 21:31 - United States

Today, I was fired for not attending a mandatory meeting. I confronted my boss and told her I never heard anything about it, she told me that daily reminders had been sent out via email for weeks. She then discovered that she failed to enter my email address in the system. I was still fired. FML

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Can't be bothered

By anabolic - 27/02/2009 23:05 - United States

Today, my boss said he was giving me a significant raise. After he requested the payroll department to raise my salary they informed him he needed to fill out a one-sheet form. He took my raise away because he didn't want to fill the sheet out. FML

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By hatemyjob - 27/10/2009 04:04 - United States

Today, I arrived at work and was immediately given a disciplinary write-up for being two hours late for my shift. Apparently the manager had changed my schedule that morning and failed to tell me. FML

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Une rule for thee, none for me

By Anonymous - 13/06/2023 12:00

Today, I got fired for following my work directions. I found out when I tried to badge into work, and paid $40 for a ride home. There also was an argument with my supervisors because I actually follow the directions correctly and knew what they meant. I'm temp to hire so there's no recourse for me. FML

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nreed32 20

Thursday 27 October 2016 8:36

This is why Human Resources departments are necessary.

Ervinator35 25

Thursday 27 October 2016 8:26

Imagine if you just didn't tell them you quit...

Comments

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Thursday 27 October 2016 13:33

Welcome to Corporate. It's kind of like the movie Brazil.

stressengr 13

Thursday 27 October 2016 16:45

Did they tell anyone else?

stressengr 13

Thursday 27 October 2016 16:48

URBeingLied2 23

Friday 28 October 2016 4:38

Blood

Lalala579121 27

Friday 28 October 2016 7:01

Ocean

MisFortuted1 4

Thursday 27 October 2016 19:28

Get that in writing and you can actually file claim

jessicasoho 13

Thursday 27 October 2016 22:13

I'd be flipping desks over. Where's it say in the protocols to not be flipping peoples desks?

waleedma 18

Friday 28 October 2016 3:12

Hmmm thats dick head management at its finest!!!

darkshadus 10

Friday 28 October 2016 13:11

This is a perfect example on why we need unions.

samlovesham1234 9

Saturday 29 October 2016 8:08

What the hell kind of logic is that?!

soulreaper12296 28

Tuesday 1 November 2016 19:02

And that's when you go to HR and report their ass.

Exaspera 54

Wednesday 3 May 2017 6:23

Do everything the opposite way for a month including walking and writing. Or, get a better job. What a dick boss!

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