Today, I asked my boss for my first raise in almost two years, to which he replied, "In the real world, I think you've definitely earned one, but this isn't the real world." FML
I agree, your life sucks (19804) - you totally deserved it (869)
On 11/02/2009 at 4:03am - work - by fmyjob (woman) - United States (Michigan)
So, do you work in a reality parallel to ours or is your boss a couple apples short of a fruit cake?
#1 - On 11/02/2009 at 10:07am by SaintJimmy
i think the boss is a couple apples short of a fruit cake
#4 - On 11/02/2009 at 10:23am by stlcards220
I think his boss is a few french fries short of a happy meal.
#8 - On 11/02/2009 at 10:27am by papahmarioulez
No he must work at Abercrombie & Fitch too. At this waste land, a raise is unheard of.
#40 - On 11/03/2009 at 1:08am by jackkerouc9
Wtf? In the real world, it would be inappropriate to secretly drug your boss, dress him in a banana costume and shove a pole up his ass, saying "Hello Mr. Bananaman on a steek!", but this isn't the real world. Wild you go.
#3 - On 11/02/2009 at 10:22am by Ipreferbroccoli
your boss is just plain dumb. What world does he think were living in then? Sorry you didn't get a raise.
I don't get the fixation with raises. Well i do, people want more money, but everywhere you turn you hear about the "tough economic times" it only makes sense for raises to be less common. Suck it up.
You live in Michigan. And while it sucks that you didn't get a raise, be glad you are not part of the 14% without any job at all.
#7 - On 11/02/2009 at 10:25am by honestly_ydi
I'm sorry that you didn't get the raise but that was a hilarious thing for your boss to say. Even if he is an ass.
#9 - On 11/02/2009 at 10:29am by sadistmonkey
Start showing up late and doing lots of random stuff like going to the bathroom in your cubicle and just randomly getting up and leaving meetings and coming back with a pizza. That way when he asks why you're acting this way, you can say "Well, in the real world, I wouldn't. But this isn't the real world."
Could've been worse. He could've said: we're in a f*cking recession you moron. You're lucky you still have a job. On second thought..
"this is elmo's world biznatch!" >.>'
lol I think he was just trying to nicely say "We're in a recession and I don't want to be mean so kindly f**k off, will you?"
#13 - On 11/02/2009 at 11:02am by someone1989
At least he didn't go for the lame "We're in a recession" excuse.
#14 - On 11/02/2009 at 11:33am by cthulhu1138
Don't ask for a raise verbally. Write a letter to your boss and your boss's boss, if that makes sense.
My wife has been underpaid for years and when she asked for raises verbally, her boss would say yes but nothing ever happened. I finally sat down and wrote a letter for her which she delivered to her boss and her boss's boss. The next day she got a big raise and everything else we requested.
You can PM me if you want to know about the structure of this magical letter. I'm a dick most of the time, but I can be helpful occasionally.
Deny your raise! (Like a Boss!)
Bomb the Russians! (Like a Boss!)
S**t on Deborah's Desk! (Like a Boss!)
#18 - On 11/02/2009 at 12:15pm by Brave_Sir_Robin
You don't have to like it, but he was giving a totally honest answer. My job is like that. The rules that apply in the real world do not apply around here. Everything is ass-backwards. In many jobs, it's like being in Bizarro World.
I'd have quit saying that I was going to go out into the real world and find a job. what an ass your boss was. sorry for ya Hun
While your boss worded it a little weird I think what he meant is that while you deserve a raise, this is a financially difficult world we're living in right now and most companies just cannot afford to give employees raises without having to lay off other employees. Ive had my boss tell me repeatedly that he wants to give me a raise but the company just cannot afford to give people raises right now...and frankly id rather have a job than not. I'll skip raises for a few years if that means my coworkers and I can all keep our jobs until we ride out this recession.
If youre really that upset with your boss and not getting a raise, then quit and take your chances with a new job.
SOMAgirl, if I were you, I'd angle for some kind of benefits that are not direct compensation. You might want to get an upgrade to your title (and if it applies, your pay grade or level) so when your company is doing well, you will get a nice raise.
You might get some more vacation time.
If you work for a publically-traded company, look at their SEC financials and see how sorry you need to feel for your company. A lot of bosses plead poverty because they look good for keeping payroll and headcount down, even when the company is doing quite well. You have to balance your gratitude for having a job with your need not to be exploited. Have the self-esteem to know that you are indeed valuable to your company and being underpaid chronically is humiliating.
I've been working minium wage for 2 years at the place I'm at, and no one in the company is getting a raise. These kinds of FMLs make me want to strangle someone. Be happy that you've had a solid job for that long.
#27 - On 11/02/2009 at 2:01pm by XaosZaleski
One year ago was time to look for a new job, so get to it!
#30 - On 11/02/2009 at 2:39pm by FoundManyLemons
This ain't seaworld.... this as real as it gets.
Your CEOs are on boats mother fucker and don't you ever forget.
#32 - On 11/02/2009 at 3:00pm by theblazian
And what the hell does he mean by " In the real world" and " This isn't the real world."
Can someone explain?
I'm slow.
#34 - On 11/02/2009 at 3:34pm by fatherpunk
What do you expect? In these tough economic times, people can't afford frivolous luxuries like reality. You'll just have to settle for the generic like everyone else.
The level 50 orc does not bow down to a level 35 blood elf, you need more experience points so you get more gold mining ore.
In all seriousness that really sucks after 2 years you still make the same rate.
#43 - On 11/03/2009 at 9:43am by flyintonite
