Today, I requested a pay rise at work. They said they couldn't do it as they have to cut costs, so I resigned. They've now re-advertised my job for more money than I asked for. 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 got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML
Today, after months of searching, I was offered a job. After hearing how excited I was on the phone, HR docked the initial salary offer by 40% in the written contract. She said it was non-negotiable. Guess I'm back to job hunting. 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 walked into my boss's office to ask for a raise, and walked out unemployed. FML
Today, I quit my job, mainly because I didn't work enough hours and thus, earn enough money. In the past, they said there isn't any other paid work they could provide. They've now added different tasks, more money, and more hours to the position. I'm helping to find a replacement for a job I would otherwise apply to. 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 left my job, fulfilling my one month's notice after receiving a job offer from a much better-paying role. After saying goodbye to everyone, I left the building. Not two minutes later, the company who was offering the new job called to say they'd changed their minds, and there was now no longer a job on offer. FML
Today, my boss told me they were letting me go because they "could no longer afford to pay me." Never mind the catered lunch they had the day before, which cost more than a week's worth of my salary. FML
Today, my boss asked me to talk to the HR manager to see if I was happy about my pay, which made me think I was going to get a raise. Turns out they paid me nearly twice as much as they should have for the last 2 years and I owe them over €5000. 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
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Top comments
saifnaqvi11 21
Reapply.
Scotth901 22
Apply again, get hired, then leave. **** them
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saifnaqvi11 21
Reapply.
krazy789 28
i was thinking that but would they consider her right after she quit?
Avi8r 22
#8, what makes even less sense is why you'd refer to OP with female pronouns when he's clearly a guy
sanchitgoyal 27
IMO it is not clear whether OP is a girl or a guy. How could you say he is clearly a guy?
faerieonacid 26
The male symbol next to the username indicates OP is a man
MegasaurusRex89 28
Most companies have a waiting period before you can reapply after quitting. Usually along the lines of 6 months or so.
thisguy22 33
That icon doesn't exist on the iPhone app.
davidpropert 32
#53 It does on my 6
techiejames 8
Yet another reason why Android is better.
jagott2 8
53- the username of the poster is blue for guys and pink for girls.
thisguy22 33
All I see on any FML I click is the name in black. No gender symbol or any other icon/phrase/etc to indicate gender. I am using an iPhone 6S with the latest version of the FML app.
suprisebitch 20
I am using the exact same phone and version of FML and there is an icon next to the name. Sometimes it doesn't have it but most of the time it does.
Sora_McKain 36
I'm using the iPhone 6S with the latest version of the app too. I see a silhouette of a male head on my phone.
604 11
Apply! You're the most qualified candidate.
Scotth901 22
Apply again, get hired, then leave. **** them
EvilTurtle 35
I was thinking to myself, "I don't remember commenting this" then I saw your name
NeatNit 33
copydog?
lynnlady 6
Hilarious!
Scotth901 22
Da chuvak.
Scotth901 22
Bjež prič. Nechci té tu.
B0RN_kRAZY 16
#wastetheirtime
sureshadow 23
What a waste of a comment this is going to be.
WCARlover 35
it wasn't a waste of a thumbs down though!
purelymixed 17
Maybe it's a lie, they're just trying to draw people in. Everything's an illusion
LPac5295 27
Reapply then. They know your skill set and you personally since you've already worked there.
soulreaper12296 28
Yep because that's good logic for a company to have, "lets hire this person who just quit working here to do this job which was their job in the first place".
SixthSinEnvy 39
Reapply under an alias and soak in the glory of their shock and embarrassment when you walk in.
NickD6 14
I bet you didn't see that one coming
hmiller2337 11
you played yourself.
FemskyD 26
Reapply under a different name and show up just to see them loose that grin and candidate