FML : Today, my boss told me that the company will be hiring a programmer for our department. I had the idea for the position when we went over my 3-year career...

Today, my boss told me that the company will be hiring a programmer for our department. I had the idea for the position when we went over my 3-year career path last month, but it wasn't approved. I now get to look over résumés from other people applying for my dream job. FML

I agree, your life sucks

You deserved it

By Not a programmer yet - / Tuesday 1 September 2015 15:30 / United States - San Francisco

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By UncleCaitlyn | 21

#6399567 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 0:57

Maybe you could ask about it before starting to look through the résumés

By Redgy22 | 25

#6399580 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 1:00

You could submit your resume' along with the others. I'm assuming, of course, that your boss gets the final say.

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By CrispyBacon69 | 14

#6399565 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 0:56

Ouch try and make the best of it

By UncleCaitlyn | 21

#6399567 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 0:57

Maybe you could ask about it before starting to look through the résumés

By FMLintheanus | 12

#6399574 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 0:59

That really sucks OP, but at least you didn't get fired or anything and you're still employed. Hope you get to be a programmer later in life. :)

By footballguy55 | 9

#6399577 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 1:00

Be straight with your boss and tell him about your idea. He might give it to you!

ShowMeKay | 20

#6399760 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 5:14

He already told his boss the idea. It was turned down. That was the whole FML :/

By Redgy22 | 25

#6399580 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 1:00

You could submit your resume' along with the others. I'm assuming, of course, that your boss gets the final say.

rickAUS | 19

#6399992 - Wednesday 2 September 2015 11:45

I am gathering that since OP is short list people, slipping in his own resume could be seen as a conflict on interest and possibly get him fired. Only real way around it is to approach his manager about it.