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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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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

I agree, your life sucks 31 235

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.

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trinity_mahone 0

Sunday 3 June 2012 0:03

I agree with the #5. only smart thing to do!

kimosabi55068 6

Sunday 3 June 2012 6:15

Kill her

aloha31 6

Sunday 3 June 2012 10:16

She probably wasn't being serious about the promotion because your run-on sentences annoyed her.

jmedalene 2

Sunday 3 June 2012 20:22

Wow how rude

redwingsfan88 9

Monday 4 June 2012 0:23

That was a douche move.

jayleensmama 14

Wednesday 6 June 2012 17:27

You can sue for that.

TwistedShadow 7

Monday 4 March 2013 20:45

Dumb-ass. I would have left my old shitty job for the "amazing" job... Why on earth would you think to refuse... *Face Palm*

CougeeSwagg 19

Saturday 14 June 2014 14:19

Bitch!

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Today, my boyfriend came over to have dinner with my family. Everything went well until my mum started hitting the brandy. While kicked back in her chair, she asked my boyfriend how satisfactory I was in bed, and if he enjoyed going down on me. FML

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Today, I went out with my kids to eat at a nice restaurant. While I was in the bathroom, my 7-year-old daughter ordered 15 plates of "pearls" on the menu. Those "pearls" turned out to be salmon caviar. Guess who got a 425$ bill. FML

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Today, at a philanthropic event in some old money rich family's garden, I told my daughter she'd have to improve her table manners if she wanted to marry a nice man like that. I looked up and our host was standing right there, looking sternly in our direction. I smiled but he didn't smile back. FML

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Today, I was collecting on a bet I had with a buddy on a sports game. He owed me lunch. I have a huge crush on the waitress and told him. She asked if we wanted the checks split and he said, "No, my boyfriend doesn't have any money." FML

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Same thing different taste

Wage slave

Promotion, huh?

OK thx goodbye

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