Work: Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He gave me a cupcake. FML

By Janitor - 08/03/2012 01:08 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He gave me a cupcake. FML

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Thursday 8 March 2012 8:19

Hey now, he didnt have to give you the cupcake. Really tho fyl.

sskarma23 9

Thursday 8 March 2012 8:20

If you don't want it I'll have it..

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nado13579 12

Thursday 8 March 2012 22:25

Hey, you still got a cupcake!

Crimsos 4

Thursday 8 March 2012 22:41

He could have given you a different type of raise.

nemo88 8

Friday 9 March 2012 3:38

THOA IS ABOUT OUR BELOVED CUPCAKES!!!

DiscoDave 5

Thursday 8 March 2012 23:29

If only it was trident layers

FrankHotpants 31

Friday 9 March 2012 0:00

The only thing you're rich in now is fat.

dkaiser24 0

Friday 9 March 2012 0:09

At least u got something out of it instead of him just saying no

jaredofmo 22

Friday 9 March 2012 0:22

Hey, times are tough, raises might not be possible right off. Be glad your boss gave you something other than a boot!

stinkystu7 0

Friday 9 March 2012 0:50

Niiiice

mixzies 6

Friday 9 March 2012 0:55

I don't see why you're complaining.

drod8287 0

Friday 9 March 2012 3:01

Hey he at least gave you something. Something is better than nothing right?

plko00 5

Friday 9 March 2012 3:26

Seems like a fair trade...

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