Today, I finally got a promotion at work. Today I also found out that no matter how long I work, no matter how much effort and unpaid overtime I put in for 6 years, my coworkers will be convinced I only got promoted because I'm the CFO's son. 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, it was the first day after my promotion. Everyone, including myself, was shocked that I was promoted so quickly. I figured it was because of all the hard work and overtime I'd put in. However, my coworkers figure I'm just sleeping with the boss, and constantly glare and snicker behind my back. FML
Today, I found out that a co-worker of mine that I had originally hired, trained, and mentored to work in my department for the past 4 years had just got the promotion that I had applied for. He is now my boss. 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 did my work, the work of my co-worker who called in sick and the work of my boss who has no idea what the hell is going on all at the same time. I didn't get a promotion because I don't work hard enough. FML
Today, after putting in 110% at my shitty job for two years straight, my boss told me point-blank I'm too good in my current position for him to ever be able to justify promoting me. 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, 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 dad got promoted and ended up as my boss. I thought I’d finally have a manager I get along with, who could maybe throw a few perks my way. Nope. Dad was very clear that he was going to be a complete bastard to me at work to make absolutely sure no one could accuse him of favouritism. FML
Today, my coworker threw a bitch fit about not getting a promotion she'd applied for. My other coworker had got it, so after her fit, management worked something out: they gave the promotion to her, and the coworker that originally had it was given a promotion that I'd been promised for months. Now I have none. FML
Today, I worked a long shift at my job while feeling like crap, anticipating getting a promotion. As my boss was leaving work, he informed me that because I also go to college, the promotion was being given to another employee that I trained a month ago. This is the second time this has happened. FML
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LilMissCanadian 22
Screw what others think. Congrats on your promotion.
RickySleeves 20
People will always try to find a way to bring you down. Congrats on your promotion :)
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Comments (68)
thatonetribute 31
Who cares what they think? Congratulations!!!!
justanotherday7 7
Guess what buddy that's the truth
capnbzarr 43
More to the point, he probably wouldn't have been hired in the first place without nepotism, thus he wouldn't have had a job to be promoted from.
DasKing 18
No, it's not the truth. His coworkers are just jealous. Op worked hard for six years and got the job, end of story.
Polynomial 28
32 probably hit the nail on the head. At least he is not riding his dads coat tails, and is taking full advantage of this opportunity he was given.
iheartstupid 4
Honestly, I would think that if I was your coworker too. As far as work ethics go, you shouldn't even be working at a company where your father is the CFO.
DasKing 18
So you'd think like one of Op's jealous coworkers who can't understand the fact that no favoritism was involved in Op's promotion?
Polynomial 28
15, and the Nordstrom kids shouldn't either, or Ford, or any of the other family run, and passed down, businesses.
DoDaJulio 13
Chick fil a ;)
BstMode 14
if you've been there for 6 years and you're just getting a promotion they should realize that you're working your ass off to get where you are, if they don't, screw them, just worry about getting your money
thisguy22 33
Why do you care what other people think OP? You know the truth. You earned your promotion and deserve it.
Dominus101 20
Don't let your Co workers make you feel like you stuck between a rock and a hard place, you put in work, celebrate that promotion and continue climbing the ladder OP
Mirsen1727 12
That's not fair at all. however no matter what you did or do, they will always say that. It comes with the territory no matter what company or job title. Who cares what they think? they don't sign your checks or put food on your table. Just keep up the good work. And congratulations on your promotion!
expireance 8
What does cfo stand for ?
YoungMoney432 4
chief financial officer
capnbzarr 43
lmgtfy
MyWierdCat 18
They are just mad because you are better than them
jagott2 8
Needs more detail. How much overtime do the coworkers put in? Is TS putting in overtime because he's less efficient than his coworkers so doesn't get his work done as quickly? Did his father being the CFO factor into him having the job in the first place?