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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

I agree, your life sucks 30 260

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

I agree, your life sucks 12 433

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

I agree, your life sucks 9 267

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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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

Incense 3

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:07

If you were able to get that good of a job offer, then you are skilled enough to find another like it.

I_Punch_Babies 7

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:14

you should invite your boss over for dinner. when she comes over bring her to the firepit and grill her. then make bacon out of her cuz shes a ******* pig that snorts when she ***** someone over royally!

Tali147 16

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:20

Now I want to know if the boss is really named Debra...

underguarded 20

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:21

Phone the other job back and accept the offer? May not be too late

msilikegrapes 8

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:31

time to call judge judy bitches

ThisFrickinGuy84 0

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:32

Sue her!!!

horsesarestupid 8

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:39

Well your first problem was trusting a woman boss

tzhiting93 3

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:43

What a bitch

perdix 29

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:44

NEVER ACCEPT A COUNTER-OFFER! Yeah, I'm yelling. Your company now knows you want to leave, so they will **** you over somewhere down the road, and maybe at a time when you don't have a good offer on the table. It's always easier to find a job if you have a job. Get a good offer elsewhere and use that as the ace up your sleeve to get a better deal at your place. If they accept your demands, stay, otherwise, move on to the other place.