By prewald92 - 07/03/2015 04:03

Today, I didn't get the promotion I interviewed for at work. A guy who's worked here for only two months did. My supervisor's reason: she doesn't think I'm going to amount to anything. I work at Home Depot to pay my way for college. FML
I agree, your life sucks 30 075
You deserved it 2 612

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prewald92 9

OP here just to clarify a few things. The position was just part time supervising other cashiers and making sure they get their breaks on time. I've been with the store two years now but life goes on. As for college I take all my classes online and any classes I have to take on campus I have down to just going one day a week, so I can get hours to take care of my daughter.I was more offended by her comment but she can think whatever she wants.

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raisinbam 13

I'm sure you're more qualified, but she's probably looking for someone more long term. Since you'll probably leave when you have a better job opportunity in the future.

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_kyleG_ 34

I'm sure that you'll be laughing at them once you get your degree and move on to bigger and better things!

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suckafat_one 7

It's funny I literally just got a job at THD

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feven 32

This is only temporary. Few years from now all the shit you went through will probably be worth it!

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1dvos_grl3 21

Can sue against discrimination, sure you'll have money for college then.

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shiffizzle 13

Just shows how much more valuable the college degree is, hopefully at least. Everything happens for a reason, it's probably a good thing you didn't get the promotion and it'll work out for you

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cjfred 13

Hey OP, I was once in a similar spot with a bookstore chain. I took on the extra responsibilities of the assistant store manager while she was out for four months, for no extra pay. When she decided not to return, they offered the job on a permanent basis not to me, but to an older woman who had only a month of retail experience. I was told off the record that it wasn't about my performance; it's that they knew I'd be moving on from the company after college. It still annoyed me though, so I left for a much better job, and it worked out better for everyone.

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weatherxveins 29

I had a similar experience at the job I had between undergrad and grad school..it sucks at the time but the joke will eventually be on them.

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Wehan 8

You are in College, your boss knows this. Your boss also knows that as soon as you graduate you will be leaving Home Depot so a promotion will simply be time wasted on you.

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sstahpp 33

That right there is the best motivation anyone needs!

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ana_lee_bonde 17

**** that, prove her wrong or start looking for a different job OP. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't have something you want.

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kris1256396 17

Well she obviously did not go to college because her logic is off the walls.

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potato_meat 12

She might have wanted somebody who would be there long term instead of giving it to you and having to replace you in a few years.

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