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 They rescinded the job offer.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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JKPwnage 27
Is it possible to sue for that?
AlittleSanity 11
Did they change any of the requirements of the job? They may be asking a new person coming in to do more for their job...
fabcade 14
reapply
McLake 6
Same exact position I'm in!!
the_real_dvd 21
You may not have been worth the salary you were requesting, even though they were willing to pay it to someone more qualified. A word of advice as a professional, you should always request evaluations and suggestions for improving your performance. If you're not making the wage you think you deserve, very directly ask why. Also, I'm not certain if you did this, but never leave a job unless you've already secured another.
thalheimer15 13
I really enjoyed your grammar
jagott2 8
Not to sound like a Debbie Downer but maybe the company meant it wasn't in the budget to give OP a raise when taking into account the overall value he brings to the company. They could be offering more for the position because they're looking to hire someone who's better at the job.
zainman13 26
Companies like these are everywhere bro. Year end reviews and appraisals are everywhere and its the same shit everywhere. You are not alone
rupertajm90 15
reapply
chicagowilliams 8
You spelt raise wrong are you sure your doing a good job
IIIIRowdy 5
At least he knows his grammar
beckezfml 11
In non-US English speaking countries pay rise is the correct term, or it is interchangeable with raise.