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
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I asked my boss for a raise. I pointed out that due to a technicality, if he hired someone to replace me, he'd have to pay them more anyway. He said he'd gladly pay more for "someone who knows his goddamn place" and made it clear I'll be jobless very soon. FML
Today, I asked my boss for a raise, but he told me my position is a legal requirement that produces no profit, unlike every other employee, ergo if I’m feeling ungrateful about my generous wage, he will happily fire me and hire someone else at minimum wage, saving the company money. FML
Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML
Today, I summoned the courage to go into my boss’s office and ask for a raise. He yelled at me, called me “ungrateful”, asked how dare I ask him such a question, and that I’m lucky to even have a job in the first place. I ended up reduced to tears. FML
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
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, I went to ask my boss for a raise. He laughed at me and said, "That's hilarious because I was going to ask you if you could take a pay cut!" FML
Today, I walked into my boss's office to ask for a raise, and walked out unemployed. FML
Today, despite having made it clear that I'm neither interested, nor I am able to take over the jobs of the 3 members of staff who have recently left, my boss made a "Progress Plan" for me and will check on it weekly. I'm getting paid 1.5 times less than average in my role and he's not giving me a raise because the company is stingy. FML
Today, I asked my boss for my first raise in almost two years, to which he replied, "In the real world, I think you've definitely earned one, but this isn't the real world." FML
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Top comments
kirby1964 20
I once was offered a bonus if I put in some overtime on a work assignment. So I did and they paid. Ok, come the end of the year at the normal bonus time, I was told I had already gotten a bonus.
Mathalamus 25
hm. sounds like the company is in dire straights, then, if it cant afford to give anyone a raise.
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amccaul1976 8
I have to say it's great advice. look for a job while you have one. Easier to find work that way. when you find that better job and they ask why you're leaving, just say if you can afford to give raises that tells me all I needed to know about the viability and financial health of this company. Nothing to see here move along.
izzajaneful 24
"Possible" and "promise" don't really go together.
Bunnyluver 20
Hello my fellow Louisianian!!!! I feel your pain. Just imagine being a teacher and not finding a place to be hired. So how about that new Governor...?
GabbyPLluch88 13
why would you even offer something you can't afford to?
OrganicSistah 17
Time for a new job.
soulreaper12296 28
If you have any proof of him promising this so-called "raise" I'd take it to HR.
EagleSonOfEagle 11
Chances are, if the boss was the one making the pseudo-offer, then retracting his statement, there is no HR department. This sort of thing tends to happen more in smaller companies. LArger companies often have set guidelines as to how and when raises will be made. That being said, sorry to hear OP, good luck and keep your eyes open for opportunity elsewhere.
Madluv 2
same here not in the budget. i work for a private company the owner just bought 3 new cars this week. i see my raise is in his pocket.