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By Fackwork - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States - Council Bluffs

Today, after declining an amazing job offer that pays more than double what I make now in order to accept a promotion my boss offered me if I stayed, I asked when I would receive the promotion and pay raise. She snorted and said, "You thought I was serious about that?" FML

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By corey - 28/02/2012 03:41 - United States

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

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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 Promo girl - 22/01/2009 22:35 - Australia

Today, I was offered a promotion but for the same pay. Promotion... WTF? FML

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By Anonymous - 18/07/2023 10:02 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I talked to my boss about my pay decrease since switching job locations, and how I feel I should be getting a bit more. Her response? “Absolutely not.” FML

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By Anonymous - 06/03/2025 09:00 - United States - Newark

Today, I got promoted at work and was excited to tell my mom. When I called her, she immediately asked, “What does this mean for my retirement fund?” and then asked how much I was going to be making. I told her, and she responded, “Oh. That’s nice, but when are you getting a real job?” FML

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By AverageDeskJoe - 03/05/2016 20:43 - United States - Baton Rouge

Today, I met with my boss hoping to hear about a possible raise that had been promised many months ago. He then told me that the only way I would get a raise was if I found a better paying job and took it, and that the company was in no position to offer anyone a raise. FML

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Promotion, huh?

By megs - 10/12/2016 12:49

Today, I was promoted. After going to school for 10 months to get certified for the new position, training extensively, and taking on a ton more responsibility, I was hoping for a decent raise. How much do my bosses think all of that time and effort is worth? One dollar more per hour than I made before. FML

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By fmyjob - 02/11/2009 09:03 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for my first raise in almost two years, to which he replied, "In the real world, I think you've definitely earned one, but this isn't the real world." FML

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By thisbethed - 02/11/2015 22:26 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my boss made up a rumor that I was quitting my job so I wouldn't get the promotion that was coming up. There goes that raise I've been wanting for six months. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/04/2015 12:42 - United States - Clifton Park

Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML

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Wednesday 30 May 2012 16:07

Should have taken the other job. I doubt your promotion would have doubled your salary

Rei_Ayanami 18

Wednesday 30 May 2012 16:08

It may not be too late: check if you can still get the offer for the other job.

Comments

TroyofTroy 0

Thursday 31 May 2012 3:05

You can sue for that and win. Happened to me and I won

False_Stupidity 41

Thursday 31 May 2012 3:47

See if you can get your old job back

alymartin 1

Thursday 31 May 2012 4:18

Awe :( that sucks

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Thursday 31 May 2012 4:32

Pretty sure you can sue for that. I'd also quickly call the other job back and tell them you'll take it after all. If that doesn't work, definitely a huge FYL.

whatwhyhoo 10

Thursday 31 May 2012 5:50

Sorry but YDI for not getting the offer to stay in writing.

hateevryone 14

Thursday 31 May 2012 5:55

Really though? You shouldn't have turned that down.

trucker67 10

Thursday 31 May 2012 5:58

I'm a boss - call the first employer back ASAP - what I do is even after an offer I make to a potential employee is turned down by the potential candidate , I make no decisions for at least 48 hours because I have had people call back telling me they regretted turning down an offer . I know I have done the same thing when I was employed by others.