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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Top comments
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)
mystam4 17
Double ouch! keep your head up op, there's bound to be something better!
Bravewolf 15
ouch. good luck finding another job, might even find a better paying one.
phinix 5
Demand a reference letter, collect as much unemployment as you can while working under the table with some fun odd jobs while looking for your next opportunity, the company pays for unemployment not the Gov or taxes. This is a tuff downer but not something you can't raise above. Heck if the unemployment is good enough, maybe start your own business in what you do - if possible
crudeandrudeguy 29
The company does not pay for your unemployment. Everyone pays employment insurance premiums on every paycheck, we pay for it ourselves
team_garra 8
What a bunch of dick heads. I'm sorry! I hope you find a better place that will make you a position to fit yourself!
ThrottleJockey 36
Talk about getting pissed off AND pissed on. Go in expecting a promotion and leave unemployed.
Bragi 12
Been there, OP. Sorry.
dirty_dan_ 15
Things happen for a reason man, maybe an amazing job is coming your way soon.
pulsar_ 13
That seems a bit silly. There's you, with an actual proven track record. And then there's the other person, who may just be better at interviews than you. Not a very good strategy.
annalily5 28
Well they're going to be in an interesting position when they find out this other candidate was actually just padding their resume with BS.
Dexter83_fml 17
They can't do that get rid of a job and have it still in operation
bad_boyfriend 10
Did you not read? This is a new position she was interviewing for. Her old job is being eliminated.