Work: Today, after working at my job for approximately one year and...

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By Kevin55 - 03/05/2016 03:12 - United States - San Francisco

Today, after working at my job for approximately one year and receiving multiple awards, I mentioned to my boss that I was thinking of looking for another job in hopes that he would give me a raise or promote me. I got fired two days later. FML

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jamesderp 15

Wednesday 4 May 2016 4:10

YDI, you never tell your boss you are looking for other positions. You have to seem interested in what you are currently doing

JasonThorn 20

Thursday 22 September 2016 16:18

YDI for playing a game of "job chicken" with your boss.

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CraZCanuck 13

Tuesday 3 May 2016 13:49

YDI, totally. It looks like your boss was taking good care of you and you got greedy. Good people get good things

jamesderp 15

Wednesday 4 May 2016 4:10

YDI, you never tell your boss you are looking for other positions. You have to seem interested in what you are currently doing

JasonThorn 20

Thursday 22 September 2016 16:18

YDI for playing a game of "job chicken" with your boss.

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