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By Anon - 26/01/2016 11:40 - United Kingdom - Kingston Upon Thames

Today, I requested a pay rise at work. They said they couldn't do it as they have to cut costs, so I resigned. They've now re-advertised my job for more money than I asked for. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/06/2021 19:01 - United Kingdom

Today, I got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML

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By backtosquareone - 04/04/2017 08:00 - Hong Kong - Central District

Today, after months of searching, I was offered a job. After hearing how excited I was on the phone, HR docked the initial salary offer by 40% in the written contract. She said it was non-negotiable. Guess I'm back to job hunting. FML

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By David - 02/09/2016 06:01 - United States - London

Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML

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By zheiraT - 22/05/2015 19:44 - United States - South Portland

Today, I walked into my boss's office to ask for a raise, and walked out unemployed. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2021 23:00

Today, I quit my job, mainly because I didn't work enough hours and thus, earn enough money. In the past, they said there isn't any other paid work they could provide. They've now added different tasks, more money, and more hours to the position. I'm helping to find a replacement for a job I would otherwise apply to. 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 Anonymous - 01/12/2020 22:02 - United Kingdom - Isleworth

Today, I left my job, fulfilling my one month's notice after receiving a job offer from a much better-paying role. After saying goodbye to everyone, I left the building. Not two minutes later, the company who was offering the new job called to say they'd changed their minds, and there was now no longer a job on offer. FML

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By Not Worth a Lunch - 02/02/2015 14:25 - United States - Durham

Today, my boss told me they were letting me go because they "could no longer afford to pay me." Never mind the catered lunch they had the day before, which cost more than a week's worth of my salary. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/08/2018 04:43

Today, my boss asked me to talk to the HR manager to see if I was happy about my pay, which made me think I was going to get a raise. Turns out they paid me nearly twice as much as they should have for the last 2 years and I owe them over €5000. FML

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By Skylalala - 14/06/2022 18:00

Today, I summoned the courage to go into my boss’s office and ask for a raise. He yelled at me, called me “ungrateful”, asked how dare I ask him such a question, and that I’m lucky to even have a job in the first place. I ended up reduced to tears. FML

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saifnaqvi11 21

Tuesday 26 January 2016 18:40

Reapply.

Scotth901 22

Tuesday 26 January 2016 18:40

Apply again, get hired, then leave. **** them

Comments

JKPwnage 27

Wednesday 27 January 2016 4:22

Is it possible to sue for that?

AlittleSanity 11

Wednesday 27 January 2016 4:27

Did they change any of the requirements of the job? They may be asking a new person coming in to do more for their job...

fabcade 14

Wednesday 27 January 2016 5:46

reapply

McLake 6

Wednesday 27 January 2016 5:55

Same exact position I'm in!!

the_real_dvd 21

Wednesday 27 January 2016 6:13

You may not have been worth the salary you were requesting, even though they were willing to pay it to someone more qualified. A word of advice as a professional, you should always request evaluations and suggestions for improving your performance. If you're not making the wage you think you deserve, very directly ask why. Also, I'm not certain if you did this, but never leave a job unless you've already secured another.

thalheimer15 12

Wednesday 27 January 2016 7:47

I really enjoyed your grammar

jagott2 8

Wednesday 27 January 2016 8:34

Not to sound like a Debbie Downer but maybe the company meant it wasn't in the budget to give OP a raise when taking into account the overall value he brings to the company. They could be offering more for the position because they're looking to hire someone who's better at the job.