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 They rescinded the job offer.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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saifnaqvi11 21
Reapply.
Scotth901 22
Apply again, get hired, then leave. **** them
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Comments (79)
aruden 25
Talk to the HR if your old job had one, it would be cheaper to re hire you they wouldn't have to spend time training
Creep2DJ 13
Go up to the manager and ask for your job back, as they obviously need someone for the position if they're willing to pay more than you asked for.
Jaadde 24
Good on you for having the balls to walk because you know you're worth more though.
mzdaisylynn 12
Maybe the employers didn't think he was worth the pay raise. Maybe he is lazy or a bad employee.
mzdaisylynn 12
Maybe the employers didn't think she was worth the pay raise. Maybe she is lazy or a bad employee.
FweakofCydonia 40
#20: OP is a he.
fazzems 21
Hope you had a job waiting in the wings before you quit!
Mathalamus 25
why would you quit your job? for that matter, why even ask for a pay raise? i always understood it as quite rude, as its done by merit and by time, and no amount of asking will speed it up.
Bismuth92 11
Lots of companies don't have a formal pay schedule. Each employee is expected to negotiate their own salary. Asking for a pay raise is pretty standard, as long as you can explain why you deserve it.
lynnlady 6
It's common practice in higher level jobs to ask for raises. if there is a good reason such as, gaining more education in your field, taking on more responsibility like a leadership role or larger projects. More money is rarely offered freely even when it is deserved.
Mathalamus 25
well, the way i see it, if i earn enough money to live comfortably, i never need a raise. i would only ever need a raise to fight inflation. or something.
Earths_Venus 25
Story time! Back when I was 17 and had my first job, I ended up in a little department called Payroll. Basically, I ended up being trained to process pays for the staff along with a team of about 8 others, plus a manager. At the time I was being paid $18,000 per year which works out to roughly $9 an hour. I never questioned my pay because I was 17 and too timid and polite to ever "cause waves" or question anything. Anyway I ended up leaving that job because the management was crap and I was miserable. I worked 12 hour days with no overtime and was constantly picking up work for the others. Went to a new place. Interviewed. With my job experience, they decided to hire me. I asked for $20,000 at the new job because I thought that was how pay worked. They decided to pay me on the lowest level of their pay scale for someone working in payroll. My pay jumped to $36,000 pa. Since then, in the past 8 years, I've negotiated several pay rises, received bonuses, and been promoted. Current salary: $78,000 pa. Don't be afraid to ask for a raise if you really deserve it. Either you'll get it, you'll get a good reason why they can't give it, or you'll find out the management is crap.
lantz4levi 19
Why would you resign just because you were told no? I mean if there is a history of other things then maybe but just because you didn't get what you wanted is no excuse to quit. Especially if you haven't been working there very long. This is lacking a lot of major details
nickie_94 18
Maybe there was something about you personally that made them deny your request
writerchic85 26
Sooo you needed a raise and because you didn't get it you quit and forfeited all wages altogether? Smart.
lantz4levi 19
Thank you. I thought I was the only one who was thinking this
scottyrocks123 21
You can sue, right?
GreyJedi 10
For OP being a dumbass? I forgot nobody takes personal responsibility anymore.