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By Application - 28/07/2015 20:44 - United States - Cincinnati

Today, I asked my boss for a promotion. "You don't work here but I can give you a job application." I've been working here for 8 years. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/06/2009 10:11 - United States

Today, I found out that a co-worker of mine that I had originally hired, trained, and mentored to work in my department for the past 4 years had just got the promotion that I had applied for. He is now my boss. FML

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The Dilbert Principle

By Anonymous - 14/06/2017 16:00

Today, my boss called me into his office. I've been working hard doing extra work so I can get promoted. He called me in to tell me I'm to reliable in my current position, so I won't be moving up. FML

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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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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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By NCanalyst - 11/11/2009 20:28 - Norway

Today, I interviewed potential employees for a job position that I was supposed to get promoted to. FML

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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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Nepotism rules

By Anonymous - 01/06/2021 11:01 - United States - Manchester

Today, I got notice that I didn't get the new position I applied for at work. After two interviews, pay negotiation and paperwork, as well as years of giving this place all my time, I found out my boss gave it to his friend's daughter, who has no experience or credentials needed for the position. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/05/2014 20:57 - India - Kundan

Today, my boss was fired by the board. A few days ago, he dropped several strong hints that he was going to promote me soon. FML

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Ouroboros

By TheSuregeon - 18/03/2010 02:12 - United States

Today, I applied for my job, while working at my job. I hope they hire me. FML

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I'm right here

By Anonymous - 14/05/2012 10:39 - Australia

Today, after applying for a promotion to a position which I've been working my ass off for two years to get, my managers thought it would be appropriate to discuss other applicants in front of me, even asking me to compare my resume with theirs to see the "caliber" of what I'm up against. FML

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Jowisee 29

Wednesday 29 July 2015 10:39

Are you sure you haven't been fired?

Morning_fml 22

Wednesday 29 July 2015 10:40

If your boss is 100% serious, you're better off working in a place where you don't have an oblivious jackass as a boss. I honestly can't think of a better solution. Good luck.

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nbg154 8

Wednesday 29 July 2015 14:50

Have you been getting paid?

theKevmeister 13

Wednesday 29 July 2015 15:21

I hate to say it OP, but if your boss of 8 years doesn't recognize you immediately as an employee... maybe you should have worked harder and made yourself noticeable for that work... I know u weren't screwing up all the time because that also would have made u recognizable, but for the wrong reason...

goaliestud30 23

Wednesday 29 July 2015 15:22

I smell a lawsuit

Oh_bother44 11

Wednesday 29 July 2015 15:36

Over what?

soulreaper12296 28

Wednesday 29 July 2015 19:45

A lawsuit for what? OP was obviously being paid still. And you can't sue someone for not knowing who you are, regardless if they're your boss or not.

StzaCrack666 18

Wednesday 29 July 2015 16:28

your name must be Milton

trey600rr 22

Wednesday 29 July 2015 16:38

sounds like they were just joking with you. my boss does that all the time!

Etweens96 25

Wednesday 29 July 2015 16:56

Tell him either that or your going to the better business bureau

amccaul1976 8

Wednesday 29 July 2015 18:50

I would write a letter to my boss's boss explaining how I have worked for the company for 8 years and yet my boss didn't even know me. Then I would say what kind of man do you really have working for you how in tune with the company could he really be if he doesn't know an employee even worked there. then say you could do his job way better and that you are more suited and in tune with the company. basically go after that ass hats job.

llamingo 8

Wednesday 29 July 2015 19:13

If he doesn't know you he can't fire you right? There could be a bright side to this unless he was joking

OFWGKTAkieran 12

Wednesday 29 July 2015 19:25

Now you know why you've missed 8 years pay

CS_Pats 9

Wednesday 29 July 2015 19:38

Don't show up and let the paycheck roll in

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Today, I went to a work event and was having my picture taken with a coworker. Since we had done karaoke together, someone said we should pose like we were singing. I held my hand up like I was holding a mic and opened my mouth. It looked like I was performing a sex act. My boss glared at me. FML

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Today, it's been week since I won a Hackathon at work, while working from home, yay! Winners get trophies, which is cool. I asked my coworker who won if he got a trophy and another coworker decided to chime in with, "Only winners get the trophies." I won, but I just didn't get a trophy. "Oh, guess they ran out." FML

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Today, I walked into my near pitch-black bathroom and saw a person staring back at me. I woke my whole family up with my screams. The person was my reflection. FML

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