Work: Same as "work", "boss" is also a four-letter word

Same as "work", "boss" is also a four-letter word

By Scoopie - 15/03/2017 14:00

Today, my job offer from 2 weeks ago was rescinded. My "new boss" didn't like my last performance review. I'd spent 30 hours preparing a case study for the second interview. He wants me to be a "standup guy" and withdraw my application voluntarily, so HR doesn't have to get involved. FML

I agree, your life sucks 5 319

You deserved it 345

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By gonnabeunemployed - 08/12/2016 21:33

Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML

I agree, your life sucks 9 077

You deserved it 1 748

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 1 404

You deserved it 93

You must obey

By Anonymous - 16/11/2022 14:00

Today, my company decided to give me a second role, since I’m "the best performing candidate.” When I turned it down, they asked me to work half-time instead. I quit. FML

I agree, your life sucks 900

You deserved it 131

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 21 545

You deserved it 1 410

Thanks, I hate this

By duCOQUELICOT - 13/06/2016 19:29 - Netherlands - Amsterdam

Today, after being told two weeks ago that my contract would be renewed, my boss managed to tell me that actually he had other applicants for the job. I will be let go, but he offered me two months extra so I could finish the projects he had me working on. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 853

You deserved it 741

By backtosquareone - 04/04/2017 08:00 - Hong Kong - Central District

Today, after months of searching, I was offered a job. After hearing how excited I was on the phone, HR docked the initial salary offer by 40% in the written contract. She said it was non-negotiable. Guess I'm back to job hunting. FML

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You deserved it 474

Close but no cigar

By bbb - 03/10/2012 16:19 - United States - Hillsborough

Today, after having tried for months to get a promotion at work, I finally had an interview for a higher position. Everything went great, and I was told I would get a call next week for my second interview. I went back to my desk, only to get an email stating they're canceling the position. FML

I agree, your life sucks 22 881

You deserved it 1 603

By Anonymous - 19/11/2010 19:38 - United States

Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 155

You deserved it 2 349

Oh, the irony

By bearprint - 06/07/2016 18:45

Today, I lost my job to the individual I just finished training. Within 2 hours after being escorted out, my old boss called and yelled at me for doing a lousy job. He was angry that the training was deficient and because the new person is as bad as I was. FML

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You deserved it 1 425

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 130

You deserved it 101

cakefete2 30

Wednesday 15 March 2017 15:09

Go ahead and let HR get involved or ask him to be a "stand up guy" and honor his job offer to you.

HighasaCloud 46

Wednesday 15 March 2017 15:24

No, **** him. Let HR get involved. He inconveniences you and wants you to help him? That's like a burglar who asks you not to call the cops when you catch him because he doesn't want to get arrested.

Comments

cakefete2 30

Wednesday 15 March 2017 15:09

Go ahead and let HR get involved or ask him to be a "stand up guy" and honor his job offer to you.

Colon_Man 17

Wednesday 15 March 2017 15:15

I don't know what any of this means.

Charlie Coffman 14

Wednesday 15 March 2017 17:26

it means his boss doesn't wanna give him the job, and wants the poster to say he doesn't want it

Colon_Man 17

Thursday 16 March 2017 20:12

Oh! I see it, now. Thanks!

HighasaCloud 46

Wednesday 15 March 2017 15:24

No, **** him. Let HR get involved. He inconveniences you and wants you to help him? That's like a burglar who asks you not to call the cops when you catch him because he doesn't want to get arrested.

MisstressNicole 20

Wednesday 15 March 2017 21:36

More like aSks you to get the door or help vEry your TV out of your own place.

PhoenixChick 26

Wednesday 15 March 2017 15:40

The fact that he wants you to dissapear without HR knowing about it, and such a non-commital reason for not hiring you after all...I wonder if there's a reason he doens't want to hire you that he doesn't want to say outloud. Like he doesn't like your nose, or something stupid.

KaywinnetLeeFrye 15

Thursday 16 March 2017 19:57

I would guess it's more like he wants to give it to his buddy. Screw that guy.

samwilliams800 28

Saturday 18 March 2017 4:24

Given the political climate, it could be the OP is of Arab/Indian decent and the boss is being a bigot. But that's just speculation.

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 15 March 2017 15:47

Never do that. You'll forfeit all your legal rights.

Amy78_fml 11

Wednesday 15 March 2017 16:26

Don't do it.

mermaidgirle 12

Wednesday 15 March 2017 18:25

Oh no, I'd want them to get involved.

Miss_080 21

Wednesday 15 March 2017 19:23

Oh no no no!! Do get them involved!! Don't let this f**ker of a boss stuff you around and force you to give up all your legal employment rights too! Don't do it! It's a trap!