Today, I finally put the finishing touches to a huge project after 8 months of gruelling work. My boss had used the promise of a 5-figure bonus to motivate me. When I casually brought the bonus up later in the day, my boss just said, "Gratitude's its own reward, Mike." 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 arrived at work six minutes late due to heavily congested traffic. This is just two days after my boss put out a memo saying that anyone who's late to work from then until the new year will have their holiday bonus pay forfeited. FML
Today, my company was having a huge party so I went to work dressed in my best outfit. During lunch break, my boss said to me, "You really missed out on something yesterday, it was great fun!" FML
Today, my boss admitted that he seriously regrets hiring me, but can't really do anything about it because that would make the senior management question his judgment, making him look bad. So he's just 'putting up' with me. FML
Today, my boss made me work a longer shift than usual. Not because he needed me in, but just so I'd finish at the same time as his brat of a son, and give him a lift home. FML
Today, I went to ask my boss for a raise. Turns out they are firing 35 people. I wasn't on the list until I asked for a raise. FML
Today, my boss sent me a message about a project, via WhatsApp. It's my day off, so I figured it could wait till I was able to give a flying fuck. Literally a minute later, he was spamming me, demanding to know why I'd left him as read and reminding me that he has firing powers. FML
Today, I overheard my boss stressing out over finding a replacement for me. I didn't know I was leaving. FML
Today, I came back to work after being out for a week. As I walked to the back of the store, I threw my hands up and yelled, "I'm back bitches". Right after I said it, I noticed my boss was behind me. I was then taken to the office and wrote up for foul language on my first day back. FML
Today, my coworker insisted there must be an underlying, romantic reason for why I spend so much time teaching him everything, and that I didn't mean it when I told him that's what I'm paid to do. I'm actually supposed to train this guy for three weeks. Two more weeks to go. FML
Today, at work as a cashier, a guy came up with a cart full of stuff and it took me 10 minutes to ring it all up. When I told him his total, he felt his pockets, said, "Oh shit, I forgot my wallet!" and walked off. He left about 15 bags worth of things for me to put back. FML
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HoboMeth 36
Report that. You were lied to for 8 months
anyagrande 31
Im sure thats not right?? Id go to HR and see if they can do anything
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Comments (51)
sunflower_seal 17
Was it agreed upon officially ? And was the work extra or just a part of your job description?
nwwaverider 14
From now on ask for it up front
mitchellkirk2 4
Hey, "gratitude" is 9 figures!!
AdamTodddBrown 11
I'm surprised it didn't turn out to be a five finger bonus in the form of a high five
MrLonelyHertz 23
Yet another example of why you always get it in writing.
takren 2
I would suggest looking for a reassignment or work elsewhere. That manager clearly doesn't appreciate you. If you do leave, make sure someone higher up knows why.
DevilsShadow 5
my name is mike... and this is the type of luck I would have too...
19teej96 19
Your correct use of grammar is so refreshing.
sillygirl247 14
You should do your job without thinking you will get rewarded. Your pay check is your reward. Think it of a vacation from poverty.
uchihadesendent 14
Most jobs are below the poverty line anyway.
IHaveThePower 18
Report it to HR, and point out that if this is allowed to stand, you should be allowed to categorically refuse extra 'bonus' opportunities. And if they agree, follow through. Be the biggest pain in the ass you can manage until they relent.