Today, I got a promotion to management at work. My employer decided to give the 'non-management' employees a really nice raise. Which means the job I had before my promotion is now paying more than the job I have now. Did I just get demoted? FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I got promoted. By promoted, I mean, given a much harder job with no training and no extra pay because someone went on maternity leave. They've already hired someone for my old position. FML
Today, I was promoted. After going to school for 10 months to get certified for the new position, training extensively, and taking on a ton more responsibility, I was hoping for a decent raise. How much do my bosses think all of that time and effort is worth? One dollar more per hour than I made before. FML
Today, I was offered a promotion but for the same pay. Promotion... WTF? FML
Today, my boss thanked me for all my hard work and promised me a raise and a promotion. Shortly thereafter, she sent out a memo announcing she'd sold the company. The new owner immediately came in to "restructure." I got demoted. FML
Today, thanks to downsizing and corporate restructuring, I was "promoted" to the entry level position I had 10 years ago. FML
Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
Today, I got fired. Yesterday was my birthday and I was told I was getting a promotion. 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, 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
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Top comments
glassisass 0
kinda sucks. you boss is an ass
iFruit 0
No, you got prodemoted. DURR
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Comments (59)
TraverseTown 0
No, you didn't get demoted. You're still making more money than you were before.
sublime93 0
? Did you even read the fml?
nishman686 0
it's not always about money ;) relish the POWER
legendofdon 0
I'd look for a new job if this story is even true. places where management is being paid less than their subordinates aren't places worth working at.
DeadMansCrack 4
That really sucks. I don't know why, but the FML would've been better without the "Did I just get demoted?" part. FYL, though.
dclover 0
"did i just get demoted?" ahhh too funny!!
DbeX 0
Ask for a raise you spineless wuss
hi_from_HI 0
The best thing then is to stay at your job for a while longer and then use your new managment experience to get a similar job that pays more. :-)
Ppixer 0
managers get bonuses and other perks.
twiggly 0
#35 is right, inquire about your bonuses and extra time off with pay. That alone might offset any wage increase by A LOT. Most non-manager positions in companies have no bonuses, so any health care insurance and other necessities of life come straigt out of their pockets. Check to see then come back and make a comment so we can laugh/cry at/with you. If all else fails, do what other people recommend. Gain some management experience, and spread your wings a little and try and fly further (new company). Don't be lazy, solve this problem!
elmangy 0
rhetorical questions FTWWW!!
melange_fml 0
YDI for sucking at doing your job enough that you got demoted.