Work: Can't win

Can't win

By Jobless - 12/03/2009 09:01 - Malaysia

Today, my boss wanted to promote me to a managerial position. I declined the position, saying that I don't think I'm ready and experienced enough for that role. I was then fired instead for not accepting the promotion. I was fired for being honest. FML

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By Pouya - 18/12/2010 06:03 - United States

Today, it was my first day as a promoted manager. I got fired for being late. FML

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By JONNO - 27/04/2019 14:00

Today, I got fired from my position as a financial investor for giving a client the exact investment he asked for, even though the investment was out of my mandate, and I had gone to my direct manager to authorize the investment. My manager was promoted. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/05/2014 20:57 - India - Kundan

Today, my boss was fired by the board. A few days ago, he dropped several strong hints that he was going to promote me soon. FML

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By David - 02/09/2016 06:01 - United States - London

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

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By Worky Workerton - 22/09/2016 17:14 - United States - Oakland

Today, I was fired without warning from my job because I was not consulting my boss about things like washing dishes and throwing away garbage. Basically, I was fired for being too good at my job. FML

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By Snurkles McGee - 22/05/2013 21:48 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, I confronted my boss to find out why I was denied a promotion that she promised to me. Her response? "You should know by now I'm a liar. Not my fault if you believe the things I say." FML

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By jobless - 08/09/2016 18:18 - Canada - Sherwood Park

Today, after a month at my new job, my boss fired me because I didn't have enough experience. She hired me with full knowledge of this fact. FML

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Do as you're told

By ugh1234 - 21/06/2021 02:01

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

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By Anonymous - 19/06/2012 07:00 - United States

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

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Spaghetti junction

By superjesse006 - 10/10/2009 07:23 - United States

Today, I was fired from a job I didn't have. The manager in charge of calling me to tell me if I got the job never called, and never called me back when I left messages. The only time he called me was to fire me for not coming to orientation, which, by the way, he never called to tell me about. FML

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Mattyknows 0

Thursday 12 March 2009 12:32

Why would anyone in their right mind deny themselves a promotion? You doughnut.

UltimateIdiot911 0

Thursday 12 March 2009 12:52

You deserved it. You weren't fired for being honest, you were fired because you fail to take charge. If you didn't feel ready you should have accepted it and ask for training. Obviously your former boss asked you because he feels you are ready, so what you did is a slap in his face.

Comments

arienh4 0

Saturday 21 March 2009 11:27

#36 I was thinking the exact same thing.

blinkingstarlet 15

Monday 30 March 2009 7:26

i disagree with pretty much everyone who says never turn down a promotion, etc. i'd rather get fired for saying "i don't feel right for that job" than getting fired because i didn't do well enough at my job. and i don't think it's legal (in the u.s. anyway) for anyone to get fired because they turn down a promotion. some people just aren't cut out for certain jobs. for example i could never be a manager. i cannot delegate responsibilities. i, personally, would take on all the responsibility and go crazy.

blinkingstarlet 15

Monday 30 March 2009 7:29

excellent point #40. except for the greedy losers comment, i absolutely agree. lol

Jman1906 2

Friday 29 May 2009 21:28

Boss beat down time!

yeti09 0

Saturday 20 June 2009 6:27

Tool.

der_Jabberwhock 0

Sunday 28 June 2009 9:08

I don't know... Some job promotions just aren't worth taking. I'm friends with a couple people who work at Wal-Mart as an assisstant manager and a department manager. Hearing them talk about it, it seems like more stress than you need. A LOT more. I guess you just have to do a bit of research and find out what you're getting into before you take the plunge. Sorry for ya. Good luck searchin for a new job.

oxrox 0

Saturday 5 September 2009 17:12

Why would you not accept a promotion?

aqu4man 0

Saturday 26 September 2009 3:45

That's what you get for being retarded! At least you made room for someone who cares about their career.

samba6970 0

Tuesday 12 January 2010 15:49

some promotion comes with no pay increase and extreme working hours or sometimes having to move to remote areas.....and the way the OP says it....it's not like he cannot handle the job ever....more like he is not ready yet.....he wants to learn more....how is that a bad thing?...well if he accept the job...did badly and get fired he wouldn't lose much...but he didn't know about that at that time....right?...:)