Work, Money and Transportation: Today, I drove a total of 4 hours for my boss to demote me, downgrade...

By Dino - 21/10/2018 14:00

Today, I drove a total of 4 hours for my boss to demote me, downgrade my pay, and make the kid I hired my new boss. Why? Because I asked about the $500 missing from my paycheck. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/11/2009 07:31 - United States

Today, my boss called me into her office to tell me I needed to mind my own business and not question everything my newest co-worker does. Yesterday, I stopped the new girl from giving $6,000 to the wrong person. I was fired on the spot. The new girl was promoted into my job. FML

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By mysterygurll1234567 - 20/01/2010 05:09 - United States

Today, I was fired from my job. The reason? My boss didn't feel comfortable paying his son's girlfriend. FML

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By David - 02/09/2016 06:01 - United States - London

Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML

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By Patrick - 29/10/2020 03:08 - Trinidad and Tobago - Couva

Today, my coworker got a raise by making our boss give me a pay cut for doing his job while he was slacking off. As we were heading home for the day, he found $100. FML

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By AreYouSerious - 16/09/2018 22:00

Today, after working 85 hours in a single week, I finally got my paycheck. $500. Apparently I got a pay cut without anyone telling me. FML

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Wage slave

By Anonymous - 18/07/2023 10:02 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I talked to my boss about my pay decrease since switching job locations, and how I feel I should be getting a bit more. Her response? “Absolutely not.” FML

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By Anonymous - 06/12/2016 20:14

Today, my boss yelled at me for leaving on time. After months of management hounding us about our overtime, I get in trouble for doing what I was supposed to do. FML

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Une rule for thee, none for me

By Anonymous - 13/06/2023 12:00

Today, I got fired for following my work directions. I found out when I tried to badge into work, and paid $40 for a ride home. There also was an argument with my supervisors because I actually follow the directions correctly and knew what they meant. I'm temp to hire so there's no recourse for me. 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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Healthy work environment

By Skylalala - 14/06/2022 18:00

Today, I summoned the courage to go into my boss’s office and ask for a raise. He yelled at me, called me “ungrateful”, asked how dare I ask him such a question, and that I’m lucky to even have a job in the first place. I ended up reduced to tears. FML

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BurnInDemonFire 34

Tuesday 9 October 2018 21:53

Sounds like they're trying to deflect attention from your missing pay. You need to bring it up with HR, or your boss' higher ups.

Callyn 47

Tuesday 9 October 2018 23:58

At this point, a lawyer specializing in employee rights is probably the way to go. HR MIGHT be able to help, but this doesn't sound like the type of thing that would happen in a company with competent HR.

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BurnInDemonFire 34

Tuesday 9 October 2018 21:53

Sounds like they're trying to deflect attention from your missing pay. You need to bring it up with HR, or your boss' higher ups.

Callyn 47

Tuesday 9 October 2018 23:58

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 21 October 2018 14:08

HR works for the bosses, not the workers. They are the henchmen of the bosses.

jbuckets_404 38

Tuesday 9 October 2018 22:21

OP, your job is two hours away?! :-(

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 21 October 2018 14:11

I have a feeling your perception of cause-and-effect is wrong. They most likely demoted you and cut your pay for a reason you’re not telling us, and not because you complained of your reduced pay.

Joe Brewer 3

Sunday 21 October 2018 16:16

Sounds like you need to contact your labor board. I'm sure your boss will love that visit.

Chazzster 28

Sunday 21 October 2018 20:44

OP - What is the rest of the story? What was the reason given for the missing money from your check? What was the reason given for your demotion? Did you become belligerent about the missing money and is that why you got demoted?