Today, I was demoted from my job because I didn't volunteer to help out with my job during COVID-19. I texted them on the day of sign-up to see if they had enough people. I was told since I was there not to worry about it. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got demoted at my job. Instead of working with patients, they want me to file. The thing is, I'm a volunteer; I work for them for free. FML
Today, I got fired from my volunteer job. FML
Today, I was told not to show up for work, after I showed up for work. FML
Today, I was in charge of my team at work but I asked for a demotion, because I was so stressed that I started having nightmares. I feel like everyone freaked out after quarantine. FML
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
Today, I was sick, so I emailed my co-workers with a list of my hours, asking if anyone would be willing to cover them for me. I only got one hour covered, and that was during a day I don't even work. FML
Today, my coworkers wouldn't help cover the front desk and help answer phones at work. They had agreed to do this with our three bosses in the room, after having a discussion about it and coming to an agreement to do this in two hour shifts. They are both older than me and have less work to do than me. FML
Today, I got demoted at work and had a pay cut taken, all because I got sick from cancer and haven't recovered well enough to do every task. We are not short staffed. FML
Today, my two co-workers got the promotion we were all working for. The reason they got the promotion and not me? My interview got cancelled because of a policy change, implemented that day. FML
Today, I was fired, all because I asked my manager for help on the line when we were short staffed and he was on his butt in the office. He said it wasn't his job to help us. Apparently, asking your manager for help when you're busy gets you fired. FML
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Sagar Nair 12
You got the texts, you got the proof. Fight for your position back.
bl3ur0z3 17
Why were you texting if you were there? Did you mean you weren't there? Did that irritate your boss? Was the reply flippant and sarcastic? Should you have shown up in person instead of texting?
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Sagar Nair 12
You got the texts, you got the proof. Fight for your position back.
bloopaloop 27
Texting to “see if they still need you” is putting the ball back in their court for you volunteering. I wouldn’t have you come help either. Calling to say “I’m coming at (insert time here). Looking forward to helping out where I can” and showing up at that time even if they say they don’t need you is a better response. If you don’t see the difference, that’s okay, but of course the job available for you is a lower one.
ojoRojo 27
...what?
bl3ur0z3 17
Exactly! Showing initiative when it's needed the most instead of just basically saying "I guess I'll come if you say I should." By not showing initiative and instead accepting the easy way out, OP basically told his employer he's only willing to do the bare minimum. Which can be done from a lower position.
bl3ur0z3 17
Exactly! Showing initiative when it's needed the most instead of just basically saying "I guess I'll come if you say I should." By not showing initiative and instead accepting the easy way out, OP basically told his employer he's only willing to do the bare minimum. Which can be done from a lower position.
bl3ur0z3 17
Exactly! Showing initiative when it's needed the most instead of just basically saying "I guess I'll come if you say I should." By seeking the easy way out, OP basically told his employer he's only willing to do the bare minimum. Which can be done from a lower position.
bl3ur0z3 17
Exactly! Showing initiative when it's needed the most instead of just basically saying "I guess I'll come if you say I should." By seeking the easy way out, OP basically told his employer he's only willing to do the bare minimum. Which can be done from a lower position.
bl3ur0z3 17
Exactly! Showing initiative when it's needed the most instead of just basically saying "I guess I'll come if you say I should." By seeking the easy way out, OP basically told his employer he's only willing to do the bare minimum. Which can be done from a lower position.
bl3ur0z3 17
Why were you texting if you were there? Did you mean you weren't there? Did that irritate your boss? Was the reply flippant and sarcastic? Should you have shown up in person instead of texting?
lifeis4me 20
Probably a phone, email, or in-person talk might have looked more professional...? Either way, you have evidence that you asked so use that to your leverage