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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after having tried for months to get a promotion at work, I finally had an interview for a higher position. Everything went great, and I was told I would get a call next week for my second interview. I went back to my desk, only to get an email stating they're canceling the position. FML
Today, I interviewed potential employees for a job position that I was supposed to get promoted to. FML
Today, I went in for I thought would be an interview for a promotion, but turns out there was no interview set up, and they'd already decided who would be the next manager. FML
Today, a month after getting a big promotion, I found out that I'm stuck with my old job. No one wants to take my old position, so they are vacating my new one and will post it, because, "This one is more desirable, and your's is shit." FML
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, I found out that the reason I didn't get the job that I have been working my butt off for over a year for is because they can't find anybody who can do my current job as good as me. I'm too good to be promoted. FML
Today, my two co-workers got the promotion we were all working for. The reason they got the promotion and not me? My interview got cancelled because of a policy change, implemented that day. FML
Today, after applying for a promotion to a position which I've been working my ass off for two years to get, my managers thought it would be appropriate to discuss other applicants in front of me, even asking me to compare my resume with theirs to see the "caliber" of what I'm up against. FML
Today, I found out I didn't get the promotion I applied for. Then I was told I was the only one who applied for the job. FML
Today, after two and half years at my company and after recently being promoted, I was told by my boss the business doesn't feel it needs me, and invited me to find another job. FML
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Tripartita 45
"What can I say? They just made a better you than you." "I… how ca—" "Anyway, they'll be at your house this Tuesday to move in, so you better be out of there by then. Also, what are your spouse's and kids' names?"
NonScaryPumkin 22
You'd think they'd keep that job and see if he doesn't actually need support. Yet here they are going on a hunch and probably open that position again.
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Comments (29)
sturschaedel 27
That's unfortunate! I hope you are able to find an awesome next job!
lukian_fml 29
Fair dismissal. Go enjoy your next job! It should pay more when you find it too :)
coops456 14
that's not true at all
couchcat 25
This is where you create a rock band and sing about fighting the power. That'll show em! Really though that's pretty shitty.
NonScaryPumkin 22
You'd think they'd keep that job and see if he doesn't actually need support. Yet here they are going on a hunch and probably open that position again.
A07 48
You should go give your boss a wet willy, just for old times sake
Tripartita 45
"What can I say? They just made a better you than you." "I… how ca—" "Anyway, they'll be at your house this Tuesday to move in, so you better be out of there by then. Also, what are your spouse's and kids' names?"
khaoticpanda 28
That is really shitty :( my heart goes out to you.
Chikiriwak 17
WOW, that is just... Cruel, no heads up or anything. So sorry OP, I hope the best for you.
MmmPinkTacos 11
That's messed up. Sometimes things like this are a blessing in disguise, and if they're willing to drop you like that it might be life's weird way of giving you an opportunity for something better.
DrakoDarkblade 9
seems like maybe a p.c. way of releasing you. I hope that's not the case, but it would save a lot of headache with the hr department.