Today, I found out that one of my subordinates, who is whiny,...

By Anonymous - 06/08/2019 22:00

Today, I found out that one of my subordinates, who is whiny, incompetent, undermining, the definition of passive-aggressive and stupid, was given a pay raise. She now makes more than me. My boss values a complete moron over me. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/06/2019 20:01

Today, I found out that the airhead sitting next to me at work who can't get anything done on her own, makes more money than I do. FML

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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

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By Anonymous - 12/08/2016 12:24 - United States - Huron

Today, I found out that a coworker and I may get laid off soon, all because my boss's niece told him she can do both our jobs all by herself, and for less money. 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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Mommy's boy

By simon - 11/01/2018 06:00

Today, my mother, who insists on sticking her nose into every aspect of my life, found out I'm only "middle management" and called my boss to criticize her for undervaluing me, demanding I be promoted immediately. I'm now the laughing stock of my office. FML

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Dilbert principle

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

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

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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

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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 trustyourfamily - 14/09/2015 22:56 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my boss bragged to a coworker, in front of me, about how much money he saved on a project because he majorly underpays me. My boss is my dad. FML

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Jekyll and Hyde

By Anonymous - 09/08/2021 10:01

Today, I found out my "nice" boss was only nice to me for my first month. She's now started yelling at me for every little thing. FML

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Mungolikecandy 19

Tuesday 6 August 2019 22:27

Maybe because you treat your subordinates in that manner? You actually sound a bit like the whiny one.

BurnInDemonFire 34

Tuesday 6 August 2019 23:07

Say that again. I couldn't hear you over the sound of you stabbing your colleague in the back.

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Mungolikecandy 19

Tuesday 6 August 2019 22:27

Maybe because you treat your subordinates in that manner? You actually sound a bit like the whiny one.

BurnInDemonFire 34

Tuesday 6 August 2019 23:07

Say that again. I couldn't hear you over the sound of you stabbing your colleague in the back.

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 6 August 2019 23:32

Evidently, she is highly competent at undermining. You underestimate her skill at that at your peril. She’ll probably be your boss soon.

Iamthebanzai22 21

Wednesday 7 August 2019 6:28

Yep, I agree. I came across people like that a few times as a consultant. They usually gossip about other people to the boss all the time, making themselves sound great and the other people sound bad. I would recommend that you find another job because she will create a shitheap just so that she can be at the top of it and then she will maintain that position at all costs. The problem you have is that evidently the boss believes her.