Work: Today, I found out that a co-worker of mine that I had originally...

By Anonymous - 27/06/2009 10:11 - United States

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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justdance45 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:15

well at least you did a good job training him

VictimOfTheft 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:15

Apply for a training position :D

Comments

AdamRock 2

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:13

OWNED

maddieguinn 0

Sunday 18 April 2010 8:44

wow that's hardh...

SusanaSaysRawrxD 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:14

Too many negative votes, comment buried

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eehizle 0

Saturday 8 May 2010 2:44

^hawt

maybetomorrow_fml 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:14

sorry man that sucks

justdance45 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:15

well at least you did a good job training him

VictimOfTheft 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:15

Apply for a training position :D

ididitmyself 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:15

i can relate man, sorry :(

ericabella18 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:16

ughh, you should spaz on the person who made him your boss. haha truee #4

jonnymohio 2

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:20

He must've been doing a better job than you. Look into it.

ithedarkknight 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 19:22

lol dude seriously... its was nice of you to help someone but obviously im sure you could of seen the signs of the apprentice becoming more skilled then the master...next time watch your ass before anyone elses... like my mom always say before you can help someone make sure you can help yourself...