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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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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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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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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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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.

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ryggsekk 8

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:46

put a piece of poop in her mailbox. that'l show her who's the real troll boss

kelly_wuxi12 3

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:49

I'm sorry about that, you should have taken the job....but its fine this only means ur boss rlly wants you. Make smarter decisions in the future

gene818 13

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:51

My dad would describe what your boss offered you as: "shit for you to eat." Yes, my dad...

stormchaser24 24

Wednesday 30 May 2012 17:52

YDI, I doubt that your pronation would pay double. If you get an offer that is better you take it.

Rainbow_dumpster 28

Wednesday 30 May 2012 18:00

This is both an FYL and a YDI. FYL for having a deceptive boss. She trick you into staying in a crappy job. YDI for falling for it. YOU are supposed to make that decision. Not her.

lovebeecharmer 6

Wednesday 30 May 2012 18:04

Quit your job, make her need you.

j_cat187 19

Wednesday 30 May 2012 18:11

I see you are talking shit about our corporation. You're fired!

Davick 0

Wednesday 30 May 2012 18:13

Sue just Sue the company

darryaz 9

Wednesday 30 May 2012 18:13

Your only recourse is to find an EVEN BETTER paying job and ditch this one like it was yesterday's garbage. You did it once - you can do it again. Good Luck!!!!