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
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to ask my boss for a raise. He laughed at me and said, "That's hilarious because I was going to ask you if you could take a pay cut!" FML
Today, I confronted my boss to find out why I was denied a promotion that she promised to me. Her response? "You should know by now I'm a liar. Not my fault if you believe the things I say." FML
Today, I was offered a promotion but for the same pay. Promotion... WTF? FML
Today, I talked to my boss about my pay decrease since switching job locations, and how I feel I should be getting a bit more. Her response? “Absolutely not.” FML
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
Today, I met with my boss hoping to hear about a possible raise that had been promised many months ago. He then told me that the only way I would get a raise was if I found a better paying job and took it, and that the company was in no position to offer anyone a raise. 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 asked my boss for my first raise in almost two years, to which he replied, "In the real world, I think you've definitely earned one, but this isn't the real world." FML
Today, my boss made up a rumor that I was quitting my job so I wouldn't get the promotion that was coming up. There goes that raise I've been wanting for six months. FML
Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML
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mccaincracker 6
Should have taken the other job. I doubt your promotion would have doubled your salary
Rei_Ayanami 18
It may not be too late: check if you can still get the offer for the other job.
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Comments (129)
cakeddeath 1
Troll boss
StanSmith_fml 9
That's when you give her the finger and walk out.
GothicAngel17 24
2- and that's when you become jobless and broke.
geerod22 5
Yes, quitting would be smart. Who needs a job anyway? Oh wait, everyone.
instnt1nfction 17
While flipping her, OP should do something epic, like roll out of the room with a rolling chair and fire extinguisher.
LolFMLnot 10
OP go find another job, maybe you'll get lucky and find one fast. Then quit, so you're boss's evil plan won't succeed and he'd have to train a new employee
HerrBawl 4
Depends on the local laws
CanWeMicrowaveIt 11
I remember the verbal contract argument from an FML a long time ago! I think it ended with Doc saying there was no such thing and that we should go **** ourselves. Idk, I could be wrong about that last part...
elementalz 2
Tell me if I'm wrong but isn't that grounds for a lawsuit assuming you don't get the new job.
mccaincracker 6
Should have taken the other job. I doubt your promotion would have doubled your salary
GothicAngel17 24
My thoughts exactly. And some bosses will do anything to not have to put time, money and resources into training new employees.
Sparks808 10
See if you can still get the other job, then feel vindicated and quit your current one. Anyway, FYL, that does suck.
aswan10 3
Money isn't everything. He must have enjoyed the job enough to stay
tjv3 10
Well maybe you can call the other job and tell them that you had a chance to reconsider. I hope that things work out OP . That was really shitty of your boss.
tjv3 10
I was offered another job at a competitor and may boss said they would better the offer. I told them I would stay only after they made everything final with hr which they agreed to. They made the call while I was still in the office.
GothicAngel17 24
Really, if I were you I wouldn't have believed her. Now you'll know for next time, huh?
Rei_Ayanami 18
It may not be too late: check if you can still get the offer for the other job.
TourettesGuyFTW 26
If not, kill her. It's fair.
fenixtorador1 11
+1 for the awesome username!
ImaginaryFoe 1
Agree with #5; it's the only sensible course of action. Next time, get things in writing and never turn down an offer flat. You should just tell them you need time to consider.
False_Stupidity 42
Trolled like a boss, by your boss. Next time you'll remember, if it isn't on paper then it's only so much hot air.
brandon3747 16
That's why you do what YOU want to do. It was stupid of you to decline the job.
Unbweavable 17
Maybe you should have asked that before you turned down the other job. But yea that's horrible
jazz23 2
NEVER TRUST EMPLOYERS THERE EVIL!!!!
ProhibitionRose 14
They're* or they are*.
bingo01_fml 13
I just had to look and see if the only response to that comment was to correct the spelling, and it was. Made me lol
SqueakyChipmunk 22
Here evil! Everywhere-a-evil-evil! Ice been reading too many nursery rhymes.
SqueakyChipmunk 22
I've* Ice Cube: You weren't talking to me? Well, there goes my evening.
p3mguin 7
Funny ^ I forgot to laugh
SqueakyChipmunk 22
That's nice. Now go away.
thatoneguy79 10
Vanilla Ice was also all excited for a moment.
thatoneguy79 10
12) Not planning on working any time soon, I take it? I would hate for you to have to work for one of Yhose 'evil' people. And certainly not going to start a business and BE one of the 'evil' overlords. I believe the corner of Fifth Ave and Houston is available for panhandling between 2pm and 3pm. Just make sure you are gone by 3:15pm - Mike can get mean when he finds someone in his spot.
KayBo 13
What a bitch.
opalescent 5
Seriously, what a jerk move. Complain to human resources. Call up the other company and explain what happened. ANYTHING. Don't just sit on this, because you'll grow more dissatisfied by the minute.
DLBL 23
If there is an email or something to prove her offer, maybe a labor attorney will be the way to go.