Work: Today, I lost my job to a girl that graduated with the same bachelor's...

By Anonymous - 20/01/2010 15:59 - United States

Today, I lost my job to a girl that graduated with the same bachelor's degree from the same college as me. She also got a master's in an unrelated field. I've been working there 7 months, and her master's in maths apparently makes her a better athletic trainer than me. FML

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By Denise - 26/07/2020 17:00

Today, the girl I hired and trained took my director's position. She's not even been there a month. I didn't do anything to lose it, they just decided she was more qualified. At least I was good at picking employees I guess. FML

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Failing upwards

By Anonymous - 01/09/2022 11:00 - United States - Clear Lake

Today, I found out the job I applied for in IT was offered to coworker. I'm going to school for it, she has no degree/desire/knowledge of it. She was my trainer, I literally worked beside her for 2.5 years, and kept saying, "I hope you get it, I'm not going to apply." It was offered 5 days ago, which I found out about from another coworker. FML

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Trading places

By Anonymous - 26/03/2022 10:00

Today, my girlfriend who trained me at the job we both work at received a promotion, which left a spot for advancement. I was chosen for the position, and now the guy she's been cheating on me with is training me. Congrats. FML

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Fate

By D-Man - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I found out that my ex-girlfriend got engaged to a coworker. I got her the job. FML

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By alphafoxy21 - 05/05/2011 06:54 - United States

Today, after spending 8 months and $11,000 on school, I was denied a job in my chosen career field. They told me they decided to go with someone with more experience. So who got the job? One of my classmates. This is her first job. EVER. FML

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Oh, the irony

By bearprint - 06/07/2016 18:45

Today, I lost my job to the individual I just finished training. Within 2 hours after being escorted out, my old boss called and yelled at me for doing a lousy job. He was angry that the training was deficient and because the new person is as bad as I was. FML

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By MickeyDManager - 03/08/2009 15:08 - United States

Today, I found out that the girl I tutored in high school in basic ENGLISH just received her PhD in Biophysics. I am now the manager of a McDonald's. I was also the Valedictorian of our graduating class. 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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By Anonymous - 15/10/2009 11:29 - Canada

Today, I found out that, because I'm a student, the employees I train make more than me. FML

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Running a company into the ground? Huh!

By DeniseK - 13/11/2022 12:00

Today, I found out my boss was quiet-firing me on purpose. Apparently, his daughter who works at this same company is pregnant now and needs a promotion. I have a Master’s and have been here for 9 years. She dropped out of college because it was “too hard” and the other day she put a metal spoon in the microwave. FML

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carrotpuke 0

Wednesday 20 January 2010 20:10

She's probably hotter than you.

equinoxe_fml 2

Wednesday 20 January 2010 20:13

You're an idiot if you think your degree is the only thing that counts to qualify for a job.

Comments

tdawgheath 0

Wednesday 27 January 2010 3:48

Uh, dude, that's exactly how it works. Sorry it happened, but they get people based on how trainABLE they are, not trained exactly. It has nothing to do with you. I personally think it'd be worse if they didn't even have a degree. Or, like my cousin, who was replaced due to the other party knowing the principal while the new guy didn't even have a master's degree yet. The world is a little crazy sometimes, but look at it this way, you have the degree AND experience now, so finding a new job will be a lot easier.

CANNIBALx 0

Thursday 29 September 2011 5:34

There's obviously something wrong with the OP, and I don't think it's not having a degree in math.

UHRedRaider 1

Tuesday 17 July 2012 23:22

Coming from another athletic trainer... It's not the degree that makes you valuable to an employer... It's your knowledge base, work ethic, and rapport with the athletes and parents. Luckily there are usually jobs open in the summer time. If you're really in doubt why you were replaced just ask your previous supervisor for their constructive feedback. This could end up being an enriching experience.