RePete
Today, thanks to downsizing and corporate restructuring, I was "promoted" to the entry level position I had 10 years ago. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Clifton Park, United States
Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML
MJF
One step forward, two steps back.
Today, my boss thanked me for all my hard work and promised me a raise and a promotion. Shortly thereafter, she sent out a memo announcing she'd sold the company. The new owner immediately came in to "restructure." I got demoted. FML
Stressed
Today, I got promoted. By promoted, I mean, given a much harder job with no training and no extra pay because someone went on maternity leave. They've already hired someone for my old position. FML
anon_smh
Bozeman, United States
Today, after interviewing for a promotion to a position that was created with me in mind, I eagerly accepted a call from my boss, expecting good news. Turns out, they found a better applicant, who they don't believe will need support from the position I currently hold, so it's being eliminated. FML
ofcourse
United States
Money money money!
Today, I got a promotion to management at work. My employer decided to give the 'non-management' employees a really nice raise. Which means the job I had before my promotion is now paying more than the job I have now. Did I just get demoted? FML
ugh1234
Do as you're told
Today, I was demoted at work to a much harder and more time-consuming position because, I quote, "You have more experience." My boss is now telling the others I volunteered to be moved to the lower position. FML
Anonymous
Perth, Australia
Dilbert principle
Today, the only colleague I dislike was promoted to be my manager. FML
Anonymous
France
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
smyp
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
Vilnius, Lithuania
Thanks, I guess…
Today, I was let go from my job, because I'm "progressing too quickly and there's no promotions available" and I "can find a better place to work at." FML
Promo girl
Australia
Today, I was offered a promotion but for the same pay. Promotion... WTF? FML
Top comments
Magnoxidans 19
With the level of experience I assume you have, you should find a new place of work and earn the money you deserve!
hpandher 16
Just Resign - Don't commit career suicide
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Magnoxidans 19
With the level of experience I assume you have, you should find a new place of work and earn the money you deserve!
pungij 7
I agree with #1, find a new place to work at, with your experience, not one that is 10 years behind
hpandher 16
Just Resign - Don't commit career suicide
hpandher 16
"To go north, you must go south. To reach the west, you must go east. To go forward you must go back, and to touch the light you must pass beneath the shadow."
Burle 17
Wheel of time?
hpandher 16
Game of thrones - Quote by Quaithe for Dany
Burle 17
Looked it up, the wheel of time quote I was thinking of was “The east and north must be as one. The west and south must be as one. The two must be as one. To live you must die.”
ShleeG 23
Did you get a "raise" too?
kibster9 20
If you enjoy that position and still get the same pay before downsizing stick with it. But if not, there are more places that would most likely hire you!
jbivens1992 17
Like others have said...don't just lay down and take that. With ten years of experience your options are wide. Just go work somewhere where your experience and know how is appreciated rather than used.
torrea 19
Tell them to suck it and find another job. Shouldn't be too hard with your experience. Good luck
DanielleinDC 34
I'm sorry, OP. I hope you can find a better job.
Jdgreen429 13
Time for a life change
waleedma 18
Happened to me... it sucks.. good luck finding a new and better place