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By Fackwork - 30/05/2012 09:37 - 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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You deserved it 10 056

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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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You deserved it 2 335

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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You deserved it 3 671

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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You deserved it 2 351

Wage slave

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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You deserved it 115

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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You deserved it 1 215

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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You deserved it 1 133

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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You deserved it 2 345

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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You deserved it 1 553

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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You deserved it 3 088

OK thx goodbye

By ADD - 11/02/2009 14:59 - Bulgaria

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He responded with, "Who the hell are you?" FML

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You deserved it 4 529

mccaincracker 6

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

yeongji 31

Thursday 31 May 2012 6:51

Guess you must really like your current job (probably not now after what happened to you) for you to decline a job offer for a company where not only is the job amazing, but more than double what you get paid now. FYL OP.

yeongji 31

Thursday 31 May 2012 6:52

samiisSatan 0

Thursday 31 May 2012 8:12

bro thats illegal, sue the shit out of her bitch ass

pegasus187 9

Thursday 31 May 2012 9:34

Probably should have taken the other job, but your boss is a dishonest scumbag, quit and find something else, then he has to train a new employee

BloodFaerie 21

Thursday 31 May 2012 9:38

You need to take her to court - that is not how you treat employees.

Ubehage 32

Thursday 31 May 2012 12:48

Apparently, your boss wants you to stay. Now, turn the tables: Walk away. Right now! And when she asks any questions, just look at her and say "Oh.. You thought I was serious about working for you, bitch ?"

OGReaper 2

Thursday 31 May 2012 15:18

just kill the bitch

mcbainos 8

Thursday 31 May 2012 15:48

"The names Mu'Fu*ka Jones"

krez 20

Thursday 31 May 2012 20:07

Never take a counter-offer from your current employer when they find out you are leaving. Even if it works out it will be in their head that you are looking to jump ship at any better opportunity, and they will make you miserable or replace you as soon as they can.