Work: Today, I resigned from my job in favor of a higher-paying one....

By Anonymous - 02/09/2013 03:18 - United States - Woburn

Today, I resigned from my job in favor of a higher-paying one. After I filled out and filed the necessary papers, my boss told me that I had been nominated to replace him when he retired in a month. His job pays at least twice what I'm now making. Thanks for telling me, asshat. FML

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By hard worker - 22/08/2016 01:03

Today, I gave my boss two weeks notice for me leaving work, as I had received a better job offer with twice the pay. I thought he took it well until I heard him mutter under his breath, "About fucking time." 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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Know your place

By Anonymous - 06/12/2014 18:23 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. I pointed out that due to a technicality, if he hired someone to replace me, he'd have to pay them more anyway. He said he'd gladly pay more for "someone who knows his goddamn place" and made it clear I'll be jobless very soon. FML

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Don't look back

By thecasbah - 06/10/2010 13:58 - Norway

Today, I quit my job as a barista for one of our competitors with a couple of bucks more an hour. Two hours after I'd handed in my resignation, my boss approached me just to let me know that if I hadn't resigned, I would've been offered my own café. 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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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 They rescinded the job offer.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 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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Exploitation

By Anonymous - 18/06/2022 14:00

Today, I quit my job after being the only one to do my job, the boss's job, and the other guy’s job. Their way of saying thank you for being the best employee they'd had was to fuck me on my paycheque and give me $70 for a week's work. FML

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By Sarah - 19/10/2010 23:06 - United States

Today, I finally quit the job that I've been complaining about. Before I could tell my husband, he informed me that he had been laid off, and was thankful we still had my income. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/10/2010 16:42 - United States

Today, I gave my two weeks notice at work. My boss sighed with relief and muttered, "Thank God." FML

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VooDooCarrie91 19

Monday 2 September 2013 10:59

He could have been saying that just because you had already left.

Ctrl_H 18

Monday 2 September 2013 11:03

Key word is "nominated"

Comments

monkyears 2

Tuesday 3 September 2013 3:53

you couldve asked what jobs were becoming available before you applied elsewhere

caligirllife 11

Tuesday 3 September 2013 6:49

That's why you should never leave a job for the money

baref00tmama 15

Tuesday 3 September 2013 7:48

Nominated, not chosen, OP. He's playing mind games with you.

m0j084 5

Tuesday 3 September 2013 9:25

There's a difference between being nominated for and actually getting the job, he was probably just playing with your mind (asshats do that). Chin up and enjoy your new higher paying job. m/

jhs578650 9

Wednesday 4 September 2013 16:12

I don't see how your boss is an asshat. You made your bed here. Your boss didn't make it for you. Loyalty matters. Edit: It is worth mentioning that a nomination is not a guarantee.

RKD 23

Monday 9 September 2013 20:09

You will probably succeed anywhere you go, Op, so even if what he told you WAS true, you will end up doing well in the end-and he was probably just messing with you! If they want you THAT badly, they will hire you!