Work: Today, my boss told me that the company will be hiring a programmer...

By Not a programmer yet - 01/09/2015 15:30 - United States - San Francisco

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

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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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Today, I applied for my job, while working at my job. I hope they hire me. FML

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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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Here I go again

By oakley - 07/01/2017 09:15

Today, I went to start my new job, only to find out that the guy who hired me had no permission to do so. I had to fill out another application, and complete another interview and I still might not get the damn job. FML

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UncleCaitlyn 21

Wednesday 2 September 2015 0:57

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

Redgy22 26

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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CrispyBacon69 14

Wednesday 2 September 2015 0:56

Ouch try and make the best of it

UncleCaitlyn 21

Wednesday 2 September 2015 0:57

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

FMLintheanus 12

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. :)

footballguy55 9

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

Wednesday 2 September 2015 5:14

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

Redgy22 26

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 22

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.