Work, Bosses, Management and Frustration: What the hell, guys?

What the hell, guys?

By disgruntled - 26/03/2019 18:00

Today, I was passed over for a team lead role at work which went to my older male coworker instead. He repeatedly said that he only wanted the position for the money and didn’t care about leading. When I asked why he was offered the role over me, they said he had more leadership experience. FML

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By ugh1234 - 21/06/2021 02:01

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By Anonymous - 20/07/2021 20:01

Today, I received a call telling me I had not gotten a job I would have been a perfect fit for. The hiring manager told me they "went in the opposite direction" and chose to hire someone with less experience, so they didn't have to pay them as much. She made sure to tell me I was still the better candidate though. FML

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

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By wenchfucker - 18/06/2012 19:49 - France - ?pinal

Today, I was once again passed over for a promotion. I'm now the assistant to a kid who has failed to meet almost every single responsibility he's been given before. It's my job to make sure he's successful, and if he isn't, I'll lose my job. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/05/2017 04:00

Today, my boss held a meeting to talk about how we can't overlook others and no one should pick favorites. I walked out unemployed when I pointed out that she completely ignored the person who made the biggest sale in company history and constantly gave her son raises for mediocre work. FML

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By Ihatemyjob - 24/04/2019 06:00 - United States

Today, my boss told me that he didn’t want to promote me because my, “scores were too good.” He then told me that I would be getting twice as much work to do than my coworkers, without a raise. I work minimum wage. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/04/2024 17:00 - United States

Today, we had two of our longest serving coworkers retire at the company I work at, and they hired two young prospects to replace them. The problem? They asked me to train them both for the next 4 months, cancelling my PTO in the process, and then I learned they were being paid nearly 20% more than I am. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/04/2015 12:42 - United States - Clifton Park

Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 26 March 2019 19:44

Maybe your thirst for power was a factory against you. Also, your writing sucks, so there’s another strike against you.

Sheepiebeepie 26

Wednesday 27 March 2019 5:45

I think she realizes why he got the job, but is upset because he doesn’t care about leading.

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 26 March 2019 19:44

Maybe your thirst for power was a factory against you. Also, your writing sucks, so there’s another strike against you.

framaram 9

Tuesday 26 March 2019 19:48

Shut up, Meg.

ozie_bear 6

Tuesday 26 March 2019 21:01

Hmmm. “Older male colleague” - I take means your are female? Sounds like sour grapes to me. Or an SJW entitlement complex. Maybe, just maybe he was genuinely more qualified than you. Grow up and be happy for him. Resentment is never pretty.

Sheepiebeepie 26

Wednesday 27 March 2019 5:45

I think she realizes why he got the job, but is upset because he doesn’t care about leading.

AmbrosiaFan 18

Tuesday 26 March 2019 22:41

so who has more experience?

Adam Westwood 14

Tuesday 26 March 2019 23:31

What makes you think you were entitled to the promotion over the older guy? Does the fact that he is a dude have some relevence to your complaint or are you just a feminist? The powers that be have the deciding vote for the promotion, they can promote who they want.

core01 30

Wednesday 27 March 2019 2:32

Been there. Find a new company. Yours doesn't appreciate you.

PenguinPal3017 19

Wednesday 27 March 2019 4:47

I was given the team lead role over older more experienced people, but at my company there is no extra salary for being a team lead. It might help you bargain for a higher salary, but nothing is guaranteed.