Today, I found out that the reason I didn't get the job that I have been working my butt off for over a year for is because they can't find anybody who can do my current job as good as me. I'm too good to be promoted. 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, after putting in 110% at my shitty job for two years straight, my boss told me point-blank I'm too good in my current position for him to ever be able to justify promoting me. FML
Today, a month after getting a big promotion, I found out that I'm stuck with my old job. No one wants to take my old position, so they are vacating my new one and will post it, because, "This one is more desirable, and your's is shit." FML
Today, I found out I didn't get the promotion I applied for. Then I was told I was the only one who applied for the job. FML
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
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
Today, I had an hour-long meeting with my manager where she informed me the reason I had not been promoted is because she felt that people would not like to work for me, because I would, "make them do their job." FML
Today, I was passed over for a promotion for a role that I was acting in for a year because I'm not "qualified" for it. But I have to train the person who got the role on how to do the role that I am "not qualified for." The fuck? FML
Today, after applying for a promotion to a position which I've been working my ass off for two years to get, my managers thought it would be appropriate to discuss other applicants in front of me, even asking me to compare my resume with theirs to see the "caliber" of what I'm up against. FML
Today, I found out that my promotion had been rescinded and given to someone else, all because I was on a pre-approved vacation. According to my boss, they need someone who's "committed to the company" for the position, and gave me a lecture on how if I keep being "lazy" and "unmotivated" I'll never get ahead. FML
Today, I got notice that I didn't get the new position I applied for at work. After two interviews, pay negotiation and paperwork, as well as years of giving this place all my time, I found out my boss gave it to his friend's daughter, who has no experience or credentials needed for the position. FML
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Top comments
ZoroMiHawk 25
Can't you offer to train the chosen candidate for a number of weeks?
Steve95401 49
There's no reason you can't be promoted while continuing to do some aspects of your present job. The rest of your current workload could be split among other staff members until a new employee can be brought on board.
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Comments (89)
majesticprincess 19
Don't stop trying you never know. They might find someone remotely capable of what you're doing.
slingerslasher 24
Or you could threaten to leave and then they will have to pay you more.
shessohighh 10
I agree, #24. A lot of times bosses will try to keep you stagnant because they don't want to train someone else. But I'm sure they'd rather lose you to another position within the company (where they could still utilize your help when needed) than lose you altogether.
nityasomaiya 46
Probably OP could just bribe somebody for her Oh-So-Amazing job...
dragonkisses28 25
Sarcastic much? ^^ Its good to be indispensable, OP. I wouldn't threaten to quit unless I was positive that they wouldn't say, "Great! See ya later!" Sometimes that's what it takes though. If you're that good, they'll fight to keep you.
jake_braves 25
Maybe try to get them to raise your salary a considerable amount.
Steve95401 49
There's no reason you can't be promoted while continuing to do some aspects of your present job. The rest of your current workload could be split among other staff members until a new employee can be brought on board.
vikky538 29
its not as easy as it sounds...
Wsparta 26
I agree with the sentiment but unfortunately I have found some managers do not want to lose an asset in one department or position without someone as good or better in the wings. It is quite unfortunate but the work world is often unfair. :(
xluciferx666 21
I agree with number one just keep working hard and it will pay off
alexcknott 8
Whoa i can be first comment ok time to shine um what should I say um um JET FUEL CANT MELT STEEL BEAMS God damnit
assassinbanana0 20
You failed. Miserably
extrasnipes 22
Times 4
alexcknott 8
Wow I suck apparently :(
Moklon 18
I visibly cringed at this comment.
megan_login 6
oh shut up commenters you're so melodramatic
JazzHandsFML 28
no I'm melon dramatic. GALLAGHER NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
meli1195 31
#4, this isn't ifunny, your comment has to actually be good to get upvotes
Fuaaad1994 31
Perfect excuse for ice cream though!
Fuaaad1994 31
Whoops wrong fml. Sorry.
ana_lee_bonde 17
#13 reported.
buckstop1 37
Or you could get reported for false reporting.
ZoroMiHawk 25
Can't you offer to train the chosen candidate for a number of weeks?
PrimeEvilTahir 24
Agreed. This happens more often than we can imagine. Either current employee is too good and can't get a replacement Or current employee is underpaid for the job they're doing and don't know about it (Replacement would cost more) Or people just don't want the job and it's hard to get replacement. In either case you have to convince your employer that you'll do the next job even better and you can train the new employee to do as good of a job as you. Remember. Businesses are evil. Most if not all of the time they only think of their benefit (no brainer). You can also find yourself a replacement and recommend it to HR. They will consider your recommendation.
toongler 23
if I were you I would just keep working harder and harder. maybe then you'll prove you can be moved up even higher, and with time I'm sure they could find somebody capable of doing your current job
Purexinsanity 46
Most new hires won't be able to do the job as good as the person they're replacing due to a lack of training. They get better with practice and time. With that kind of logic, they'll never find someone to replace you :(
Jake42100 17
Sorry you didnt get promoted,But at least you k ow you're great at your job...
kimg0885 23
Hopefully you can at least get a raise. Or offer to train your replacement? I don't know op this is a damned if you do,damned if you don't situation.