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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Today, I was demoted at work to a much harder and more time-consuming position because, I quote, "You have more experience." My boss is now telling the others I volunteered to be moved to the lower position. FML
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
Today, I was passed over for a promotion for a role that I was acting in for a year because I'm not "qualified" for it. But I have to train the person who got the role on how to do the role that I am "not qualified for." The fuck? FML
Today, after interviewing for a promotion to a position that was created with me in mind, I eagerly accepted a call from my boss, expecting good news. Turns out, they found a better applicant, who they don't believe will need support from the position I currently hold, so it's being eliminated. FML
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
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
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
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
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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Top comments
RichardPencil 32
Maybe your thirst for power was a factory against you. Also, your writing sucks, so there’s another strike against you.
Sheepiebeepie 26
I think she realizes why he got the job, but is upset because he doesn’t care about leading.
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RichardPencil 32
Maybe your thirst for power was a factory against you. Also, your writing sucks, so there’s another strike against you.
framaram 9
Shut up, Meg.
ozie_bear 6
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
I think she realizes why he got the job, but is upset because he doesn’t care about leading.
AmbrosiaFan 19
so who has more experience?
Adam Westwood 14
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
Been there. Find a new company. Yours doesn't appreciate you.
PenguinPal3017 19
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.
chosha_fml 27
You can’t do much to change the situation, but make him do the job. Don’t lead for him and don’t let him escape his responsibilities.
Brightside86 31
Experience is one of the most valued traits for any position. Don't expect this to ever change.