Work: Too good

Too good

By hard work doesn't work - 13/03/2015 06:21 - United States - Irving

Today, I found out that the reason I didn't get the job that I have been working my butt off for over a year for is because they can't find anybody who can do my current job as good as me. I'm too good to be promoted. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/08/2015 05:51 - United States - Waco

Today, after putting in 110% at my shitty job for two years straight, my boss told me point-blank I'm too good in my current position for him to ever be able to justify promoting me. FML

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By ShitShoveler - 14/04/2017 14:00 - United States - Abington

Today, a month after getting a big promotion, I found out that I'm stuck with my old job. No one wants to take my old position, so they are vacating my new one and will post it, because, "This one is more desirable, and your's is shit." FML

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Corporate hell

By Anonymous - 13/09/2019 04:01 - United Kingdom - Bristol

Today, I found out I didn't get the promotion I applied for. Then I was told I was the only one who applied for the job. 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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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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By Anonymous - 19/06/2012 07:00 - United States

Today, I had an hour long meeting with my manager where she informed me the reason I had not been promoted is because she felt that people would not like to work for me, because I would, "make them do their job." FML

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I'm right here

By Anonymous - 14/05/2012 10:39 - Australia

Today, after applying for a promotion to a position which I've been working my ass off for two years to get, my managers thought it would be appropriate to discuss other applicants in front of me, even asking me to compare my resume with theirs to see the "caliber" of what I'm up against. FML

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Grind mindset

By SOPISSEDOFFOMG - 11/05/2022 16:00

Today, I found out that my promotion had been rescinded and given to someone else, all because I was on a pre-approved vacation. According to my boss, they need someone who's "committed to the company" for the position, and gave me a lecture on how if I keep being "lazy" and "unmotivated" I'll never get ahead. FML

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Nepotism rules

By Anonymous - 01/06/2021 11:01 - United States - Manchester

Today, I got notice that I didn't get the new position I applied for at work. After two interviews, pay negotiation and paperwork, as well as years of giving this place all my time, I found out my boss gave it to his friend's daughter, who has no experience or credentials needed for the position. FML

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By Mayrose125 - 29/11/2016 07:32

Today, I learned that my boss is training one the the trainees I trained to be supervisor. Everyone supports this, including me. So what's the issue? I was promised that position almost 2 years ago. Apparently, I train people well enough to promote, but I'm not good enough to be promoted myself. FML

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ZoroMiHawk 25

Friday 13 March 2015 18:46

Can't you offer to train the chosen candidate for a number of weeks?

Steve95401 49

Friday 13 March 2015 18:44

There's no reason you can't be promoted while continuing to do some aspects of your present job. The rest of your current workload could be split among other staff members until a new employee can be brought on board.

Comments

RedRogue85 10

Friday 13 March 2015 19:58

ask for a raise then. If you that good, they should pay to keep you or go to a competitor.

pipistrella_fml 1

Friday 13 March 2015 20:01

Dear OP, I made an extra FML-account to comment what happened to you :-), because this happenened to me years ago, as I was working in advertising (guess you make some agency job?). So please, PLEASE change your job. Do not let them make profit out of you. I had an assistant job, which I did very well, especially because I speak several languages which were very useful for the customers. I wanted to advance, so I made late-evening shifts to learn news skills on the job (for free) and never got a promotion because the customers menaced to change agency if I they had to deal with a new dumbass. Just hire for a new job where your skills are appreciated and do not believe ANYTHING your present employer will tell you. He did not promote you? So he does not deserve you, basta.

jyoung0195 3

Friday 13 March 2015 20:07

start slacking, maybe that will work

lordtimbit 13

Friday 13 March 2015 20:08

Can you at least get a raise? Like geeze.

KLuke2015 12

Friday 13 March 2015 20:22

Good job.

FaguIous 22

Friday 13 March 2015 20:39

Don't take this as a bad thing, take it as a compliment. If they promote you, then the rank in the job you had would be empty and no one is good enough for it. Just hope they will find someone pretty good for the job!

JKPwnage 27

Friday 13 March 2015 20:39

as well as*

vikky538 28

Friday 13 March 2015 20:49

I am in same situation as you are..sometimes you are your own obstacle...its so true...

cjfred 13

Friday 13 March 2015 20:54

That isn't unusual. It's happened to me and other people I know. The only way to get promoted in that situation is to find another job and put in your notice. If you're really that valuable, they'll either promote you or offer you a nice raise. And if not, enjoy the new job!