Today, I got promoted at work and was excited to tell my mom. When I called her, she immediately asked, “What does this mean for my retirement fund?” and then asked how much I was going to be making. I told her, and she responded, “Oh. That’s nice, but when are you getting a real job?” FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got my first big promotion at work. Excited, I shared the news with my parents. My mom responded with, "That’s nice, dear, but your sister just got engaged," and hung up to go back to celebrating with her. FML
Today, after declining an amazing job offer that pays more than double what I make now in order to accept a promotion my boss offered me if I stayed, I asked when I would receive the promotion and pay raise. She snorted and said, "You thought I was serious about that?" FML
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
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 got my third promotion at work in as many years. My husband congratulated me very briefly, before asking if this meant he no longer had to look for a job. FML
Today, I got fired. Yesterday was my birthday and I was told I was getting a promotion. FML
Today, I told my mother I got engaged. Her reply was a great heaving sigh, followed by ,"OK… So how's work going?" She showed more excitement last week when my brother managed to properly make Kraft macaroni. FML
Today, my mother excitedly jumped up and down, announcing that one of her sweet younger coworkers got engaged. I wished she'd had the same reaction to my engagement when I announced it to her a few days earlier. FML
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, my mother, who insists on sticking her nose into every aspect of my life, found out I'm only "middle management" and called my boss to criticize her for undervaluing me, demanding I be promoted immediately. I'm now the laughing stock of my office. FML
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Thaylok 17
In our American culture, we do not owe our parents a cushy life using our retirement funds. Congrats on the promotion and raise, I hope you get more. That said, do make sure you are saving for YOUR retirement. It is never too late to start, and unless you are independently wealthy, you will not hit the IRS maximum contribution to your 401K. so save as much as you possibly can. that way you Don't have to rely on the next generation.
Yudith 28
Congratulations for the promotion! I hope one day your mom gets a real job so she can stop counting on your salary to fund her retirement.
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Thaylok 17
In our American culture, we do not owe our parents a cushy life using our retirement funds. Congrats on the promotion and raise, I hope you get more. That said, do make sure you are saving for YOUR retirement. It is never too late to start, and unless you are independently wealthy, you will not hit the IRS maximum contribution to your 401K. so save as much as you possibly can. that way you Don't have to rely on the next generation.
Yudith 28
Congratulations for the promotion! I hope one day your mom gets a real job so she can stop counting on your salary to fund her retirement.