Today, the girl I hired and trained took my director's position. She's not even been there a month. I didn't do anything to lose it, they just decided she was more qualified. At least I was good at picking employees I guess. 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, after working at the same place for 3 years, I found out that they are not only cutting my hours but now I have to take orders from some girl I trained because she was promoted over me. FML
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
Today, I was let go at work. About 2 years ago, we had hired an eager-to-learn "assistant" for me. When they canned me, they let me know that I should've trained him faster so I could've been fired sooner. 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, I learned that although I’m apparently not qualified to be a department supervisor, I’m entirely qualified to train the person who got the promotion over me, who has never worked in my department before. Boy, do I feel appreciated. FML
Today, my girlfriend who trained me at the job we both work at received a promotion, which left a spot for advancement. I was chosen for the position, and now the guy she's been cheating on me with is training me. Congrats. FML
Today, I got fired from my dream job. I found out today that the girl who trained me lied and taught me how to do things wrong, so that when she got back from maternity leave, she could get me fired and take her job back. My new coworkers were in on her plan from the beginning. FML
Today, after a month at my new job, my boss fired me because I didn't have enough experience. She hired me with full knowledge of this fact. FML
Today, I found out that a co-worker has been promoted to Store Manager. She has been here for less than 6 months, and I have been with the company for 10 years. Guess who has been training her for the last 6 months. FML
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RichardPencil 32
In a meritocracy, seniority doesn't guarantee promotions. You did well to not feel threatened by her and hire her even though she could get in the way of your ambitions. Smart companies let people who are good at their jobs stay at those jobs, rather than make them managers who could **** everything up.
RichardPencil 32
Seems like the OP doesn't really have qualms about her qualifications, only her short time at the company.
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Jonathan Crosby 4
if she doesnt have the qualifications sue
RichardPencil 32
Seems like the OP doesn't really have qualms about her qualifications, only her short time at the company.
RichardPencil 32
In a meritocracy, seniority doesn't guarantee promotions. You did well to not feel threatened by her and hire her even though she could get in the way of your ambitions. Smart companies let people who are good at their jobs stay at those jobs, rather than make them managers who could **** everything up.
Brightside86 31
Promotions are more about relationships than skills. The new girl was probably better at hanging out with leadership buying them gifts and such.
Slim87R 7
More qualified, or cheaper? Could have been an excuse to save on labor costs.
Christopher James 5
I just want to say I didn’t mean to click YDI and i don’t know how to undo it lol