Work, Coworkers and Awkward: Office politics

Office politics

By Jessy - 24/10/2023 00:00 - United States

Today, my coworker threw a bitch fit about not getting a promotion she'd applied for. My other coworker had got it, so after her fit, management worked something out: they gave the promotion to her, and the coworker that originally had it was given a promotion that I'd been promised for months. Now I have none. FML

I agree, your life sucks 821

You deserved it 101

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By Anoniem - 10/12/2018 17:30 - Netherlands

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

I agree, your life sucks 2 740

You deserved it 153

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 879

You deserved it 144

By Noname - 22/02/2009 06:14 - Australia

Today, I did my work, the work of my co-worker who called in sick and the work of my boss who has no idea what the hell is going on all at the same time. I didn't get a promotion because I don't work hard enough. FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 354

You deserved it 3 212

By Anonymous - 27/06/2009 10:11 - United States

Today, I found out that a co-worker of mine that I had originally hired, trained, and mentored to work in my department for the past 4 years had just got the promotion that I had applied for. He is now my boss. FML

I agree, your life sucks 49 956

You deserved it 5 431

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

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

I agree, your life sucks 24 947

You deserved it 2 213

Dilbert principle

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

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 017

You deserved it 96

By Anonymous - 27/12/2016 13:16 - Australia

Today, my extremely lazy colleague received a promotion with benefits, while I was fired for "not being a team-player". I had stayed quiet about her constant negative behaviour because my supervisor said we needed to "have each other's backs". While I was protecting hers, she put a knife in mine. FML

I agree, your life sucks 8 051

You deserved it 821

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 409

You deserved it 99

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

I agree, your life sucks 21 551

You deserved it 1 412

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

I agree, your life sucks 2 128

You deserved it 145

whatshername?! 39

Tuesday 24 October 2023 7:06

Seems like it's time for you to throw a bitch fit as well, if that works in your company.

Jesse Duff 15

Tuesday 24 October 2023 7:07

time to start searching for a new job, then leave them high and dry, the same way they left you

Comments

whatshername?! 39

Tuesday 24 October 2023 7:06

Seems like it's time for you to throw a bitch fit as well, if that works in your company.

Jesse Duff 15

Tuesday 24 October 2023 7:07

time to start searching for a new job, then leave them high and dry, the same way they left you

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 24 October 2023 15:22

Obviously, your "bitch fit game" is weak. You need to get out of that organization. A group that is run by the whiniest, bitch fit throwers will just get mired in their own shit. Look at the Republican Party for proof.

Chazzster 28

Tuesday 24 October 2023 19:19

Obviously boss is completely incompetent and not fit to be a manager. That means get the hell out of there when you find an acceptable job and get the offer. Start looking now but keep it to yourself.