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By smyp - 27/05/2015 22:27 - Lithuania - Vilnius

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

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By hard work doesn't work - 13/03/2015 06:21 - United States - Irving

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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You deserved it 3 028

By anon_smh - 18/02/2016 04:37 - United States - Bozeman

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

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You deserved it 1 412

By Anonymous - 25/08/2015 05:51 - United States - Waco

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

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You deserved it 1 664

By ShitShoveler - 14/04/2017 14:00 - United States - Abington

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

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You deserved it 351

Where's my explanation?

By wishyouweremeds - 30/10/2019 16:00 - Australia - Sydney

Today, after two and half years at my company and after recently being promoted, I was told by my boss the business doesn't feel it needs me, and invited me to find another job. FML

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You deserved it 137

By Eddy - 27/08/2017 16:00

Today, I was let go at work. About 2 years ago, we had hired an eager-to-learn "assistant" for me. When they canned me, they let me know that I should've trained him faster so I could've been fired sooner. FML

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You deserved it 327

By RePete - 04/11/2016 01:44

Today, thanks to downsizing and corporate restructuring, I was "promoted" to the entry level position I had 10 years ago. FML

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You deserved it 668

By unemployedaussie - 23/06/2016 12:35 - Australia - Perth

Today, I was fired because my boss found out I had been looking for a new job. Then, I got a call from my only job prospect, saying I was overqualified and too young to work there as a waitress. FML

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You deserved it 1 400

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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You deserved it 78

By Anonymous - 01/01/2009 18:21 - France

Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML

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You deserved it 2 213

cutycat136 28

Thursday 28 May 2015 11:44

Just tell them you're not looking for a promotion, try and keep that job, and the next one you find get out of there because you know now that you work harder than you should and deserve better pay.

DFMLharsh 20

Thursday 28 May 2015 11:46

Fired because over qualified? Take it as a positive point and apply to somewhere better. Though losing an existing job does suck.

Comments

PizzaElHutt 7

Friday 29 May 2015 15:33

Take it as a compliment.

Blusinn 13

Saturday 30 May 2015 7:54

Let me guess, you worked for Wal-mart?

TuneSyon 7

Sunday 31 May 2015 5:17

wouldn't that make that place worse?

Hyenayena 27

Monday 1 June 2015 16:59

Take it as a compliment, I guess, I'd be pissed but there's always a better place that wants your skills!

isquaredkeepingitreal 24

Wednesday 31 May 2017 23:17

I had a co-worker who said something like this to me after she was let go. The difference was she was fired because she talked down to everyone and thought she was too good to do her job. Once, we trained on a new software program, one girl was out sick. The co-worker claimed to understand it the best, but refused to show her anything. She'd say things like "Well I figured it out", thanks that helps... After she was let go, she claimed it was because "they" (her superiors) were jealous she would take their jobs and that no promotions were available for her.