Today, I found out that my boss, who had promised me a raise, is not promoting me. He says I don't have the right 'vibe' and I'm not 'relaxed' enough for the job. 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, 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 had an hour-long meeting with my manager where she informed me the reason I had not been promoted is because she felt that people would not like to work for me, because I would, "make them do their job." 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, 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, 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
Today, my boss called me into his office. I've been working hard doing extra work so I can get promoted. He called me in to tell me I'm to reliable in my current position, so I won't be moving up. 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 boss took back the raise he promised me, because I'm “not as resilient as I made him believe.” Well yes, I had the audacity to get sick at an inconvenient time for the company, and I am hardly able to leave my bed, let alone work. Which is apparently due to a “lack of positive mindset.” FML
Today, I found out that my promotion had been rescinded and given to someone else, all because I was on a pre-approved vacation. According to my boss, they need someone who's "committed to the company" for the position, and gave me a lecture on how if I keep being "lazy" and "unmotivated" I'll never get ahead. FML
Today, my boss was fired by the board. A few days ago, he dropped several strong hints that he was going to promote me soon. FML
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Top comments
Tripartita 45
"I finally figured out how to get that employee who doesn't have the right vibe to relax." "Really? How?" "I'm not going to give her that raise I promised!" "Brilliant!"
awildwhisper 30
Ask him what you can do to improve yourself in order to be qualified and considered for future promotions.
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Comments (25)
khadishja 12
okay... that's annoying
ifuckuprandomly 28
as a fellow vaper, all I do when I'm stressed is load up an rda with my favorite juice and listen to music. trust me, it helps.
FYlife604 18
until said vape blows up in your pocket.
ezrocks4u 29
He said RDA, implying he has a mod-most likely a regulated mod. The likeliness of it "blowing up" is next to nil. The shit that blows up is mostly batteries people are carrying in their pockets with spare change.
hellpop 22
I'm guessing you vape.
WillMM76 12
Weigh your options, Op. if you feel undervalued, start loooking for another job. Good luck either way, tho!
Cipsi82 7
I know right how you feel, I have gotten the same from my work and though I continue to do the same good work and above I dont know if ill go anywhere but Fml ill keep it up and continue to Fml
Cipsi82 7
I got the same but I just keep telling myself ill eventually get what I deserve and I go over and above but I wont suck up so hopefully our work speaks for itself eventually and we get our value equaled