Today, I learned that my boss is training one the the trainees I trained to be supervisor. Everyone supports this, including me. So what's the issue? I was promised that position almost 2 years ago. Apparently, I train people well enough to promote, but I'm not good enough to be promoted myself. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I learned that although I’m apparently not qualified to be a department supervisor, I’m entirely qualified to train the person who got the promotion over me, who has never worked in my department before. Boy, do I feel appreciated. 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
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 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 was passed over for a promotion for a role that I was acting in for a year because I'm not "qualified" for it. But I have to train the person who got the role on how to do the role that I am "not qualified for." The fuck? FML
Today, my girlfriend who trained me at the job we both work at received a promotion, which left a spot for advancement. I was chosen for the position, and now the guy she's been cheating on me with is training me. Congrats. 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 a co-worker has been promoted to Store Manager. She has been here for less than 6 months, and I have been with the company for 10 years. Guess who has been training her for the last 6 months. FML
Today, after working at the same place for 3 years, I found out that they are not only cutting my hours but now I have to take orders from some girl I trained because she was promoted over me. 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
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Tripartita 45
Perhaps try sending a tactful message. I remember once having a friend in a similar situation, and after a lot of discussion, we went and set their office on fire. Burned the whole building down before heading off on a murder spree. As the weeks went by, the body count skyrocketed, and eventually my friend found something they valued more than a job: self esteem.
brooklyn0118 22
Maybe you should talk to your supervisor and see what needs to be done for you to get a promotion...
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toomo 1
As a supervisor I know, that sometimes you don't promote the best employee, because by promoting him/her, you might get a good supervisor, but at the same time you'll lose your best employee from current position. Maybe you should not aim for the promotion, but insteadt have a talk about having more benefits for staying at your current position? While having a negotiation, you can use this employee that got the promotion as an example of a person who was trained by you.
TheyCallMeDamien 18
Or they should look for a promotion outside the company. Constantly training your bosses is insulting. If you can train your boss then you can train your replacement.
ImpKit 7
As an employee in this situation you've described please allow me to express an opinion contrary to your own: **** you. You're seriously going to tell me that you think it's the right decision to lock me in to a dead end position because I'm GOOD at my job?! I work for a giant corporation. Maybe in a small company I could negotiate for extra benefits or something but in a large one the bureaucracy prevents that. So I get stuck with no growth, no chance to expand my skills, and this is explained as some kind of *reward*?? Yeah, **** you and **** that attitude.
Froggypoptart 0
I've had 4 GMs now run my store into the ground... I was hired to take over GM when the prior one had her baby... nope... they hire someone else... and everytime one quits/gets fired... I step up and do all the work... expecting them to just give it to me... but no... a new person just starts and history repeats... when I have spoke to the higher ups... they just keep telling me that they have a plan for me... RIGHT fml
TheyCallMeDamien 18
New time it happens change jobs right when the new person starts. You're the back-up plan that they can count on and they don't want to switch you out to try and find a new one. Companies no longer value loyalty. They just want someone promising higher profits.
TheyCallMeDamien 18
You need to change jobs. Apply to be supervisor somewhere else. The work force has changed. Sticking with the same company will get you taken for granted. When you're loyal to a company they think you're lazy and lack ambition or can't do any better. Also if you're good at your job they don't want to risk moving you. Companies like "new" because it makes them feel cutting edge. This also stems from the fact they cater to stockholders who have absolutely no loyalty to anything but the bottomline. He who promises more money trumps stability. If it doesn't work they just fire a few people to get new ones for cheaper and get a new lead promise maker.
bloodyfreak_fml 4
Sometimes just because you are a great employee and trainer doesn't always translate into a good supervisor. There are multiple factors in play when you decide who to promote. I would suggest either talking to your boss or start looking for other opportunities.
Sagely 19
Those who can ,do, those who can't, teach?
tinytyler 12
This is just like being in the friendzone and she says "I wish I could find someone like you"
Penguinpuff 12
I feel your pain, OP. I was promised a management position several years ago, but ended up training two outside hires for the position while slowly dying inside. I transferred to a different location shortly after that and was finally given management, but the feeling of training people for the job you want truly sucks.
taywuhsaurusrex 19
I'm in a similar situation OP. I'm in a position that makes me essentially a manager without keys, and I'm pretty damn good at my job. They'll never actually promote me to a real management position because of it, and it's really hard to find someone to fill my position, or even work in my department. My boss has said as such to my face. Time to look for another position, in another company, see what else is out there.
xbaconator9000x 16
I hope that you brought this up with your boss. Complacency gets you nowhere.
Justkidding100 41
anybody else confused by the double the?