Work: Today, thanks to downsizing and corporate restructuring, I was... - FML

By RePete - 04/11/2016 01:44

Today, thanks to downsizing and corporate restructuring, I was "promoted" to the entry level position I had 10 years ago. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/04/2015 12:42 - United States - Clifton Park

Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML

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One step forward, two steps back.

By MJF - 24/01/2018 15:00

Today, my boss thanked me for all my hard work and promised me a raise and a promotion. Shortly thereafter, she sent out a memo announcing she'd sold the company. The new owner immediately came in to "restructure." I got demoted. FML

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By Stressed - 24/09/2018 22:00

Today, I got promoted. By promoted, I mean, given a much harder job with no training and no extra pay because someone went on maternity leave. They've already hired someone for my old position. FML

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By anon_smh - 18/02/2016 04:37 - United States - Bozeman

Today, after interviewing for a promotion to a position that was created with me in mind, I eagerly accepted a call from my boss, expecting good news. Turns out, they found a better applicant, who they don't believe will need support from the position I currently hold, so it's being eliminated. FML

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Money money money!

By ofcourse - 13/09/2009 06:12 - United States

Today, I got a promotion to management at work. My employer decided to give the 'non-management' employees a really nice raise. Which means the job I had before my promotion is now paying more than the job I have now. Did I just get demoted? FML

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Do as you're told

By ugh1234 - 21/06/2021 02:01

Today, I was demoted at work to a much harder and more time-consuming position because, I quote, "You have more experience." My boss is now telling the others I volunteered to be moved to the lower position. FML

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Dilbert principle

By Anonymous - 16/12/2021 14:59 - Australia - Perth

Today, the only colleague I dislike was promoted to be my manager. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/01/2009 18:21 - France

Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML

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Thanks, I guess…

By smyp - 27/05/2015 22:27 - Lithuania - Vilnius

Today, I was let go from my job, because I'm "progressing too quickly and there's no promotions available" and I "can find a better place to work at." FML

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You deserved it 2 284

By Promo girl - 22/01/2009 22:35 - Australia

Today, I was offered a promotion but for the same pay. Promotion... WTF? FML

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Magnoxidans 19

Friday 4 November 2016 10:08

With the level of experience I assume you have, you should find a new place of work and earn the money you deserve!

hpandher 16

Friday 4 November 2016 10:39

Just Resign - Don't commit career suicide

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Magnoxidans 19

Friday 4 November 2016 10:08

With the level of experience I assume you have, you should find a new place of work and earn the money you deserve!

pungij 7

Friday 4 November 2016 16:27

I agree with #1, find a new place to work at, with your experience, not one that is 10 years behind

hpandher 16

Friday 4 November 2016 10:39

Just Resign - Don't commit career suicide

hpandher 16

Friday 4 November 2016 10:43

"To go north, you must go south. To reach the west, you must go east. To go forward you must go back, and to touch the light you must pass beneath the shadow."

Burle 17

Friday 4 November 2016 15:33

Wheel of time?

hpandher 16

Friday 4 November 2016 16:22

Game of thrones - Quote by Quaithe for Dany

Burle 17

Saturday 5 November 2016 9:23

Looked it up, the wheel of time quote I was thinking of was “The east and north must be as one. The west and south must be as one. The two must be as one. To live you must die.”

ShleeG 23

Friday 4 November 2016 13:18

Did you get a "raise" too?

kibster9 20

Friday 4 November 2016 16:43

If you enjoy that position and still get the same pay before downsizing stick with it. But if not, there are more places that would most likely hire you!

jbivens1992 17

Friday 4 November 2016 16:44

Like others have said...don't just lay down and take that. With ten years of experience your options are wide. Just go work somewhere where your experience and know how is appreciated rather than used.

torrea 19

Friday 4 November 2016 18:10

Tell them to suck it and find another job. Shouldn't be too hard with your experience. Good luck

DanielleinDC 33

Friday 4 November 2016 20:45

I'm sorry, OP. I hope you can find a better job.

Jdgreen429 13

Friday 4 November 2016 21:51

Time for a life change

waleedma 18

Friday 4 November 2016 23:07

Happened to me... it sucks.. good luck finding a new and better place

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