Work: Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position...

By Anonymous - 04/04/2015 12:42 - United States - Clifton Park

Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. FML

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By Promo girl - 22/01/2009 22:35 - Australia

Today, I was offered a promotion but for the same pay. Promotion... WTF? FML

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By RePete - 04/11/2016 01:44

Today, thanks to downsizing and corporate restructuring, I was "promoted" to the entry level position I had 10 years ago. FML

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By Stressed - 24/09/2018 22:00

Today, I got promoted. By promoted, I mean, given a much harder job with no training and no extra pay because someone went on maternity leave. They've already hired someone for my old position. FML

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Do as you're told

By ugh1234 - 21/06/2021 02:01

Today, I was demoted at work to a much harder and more time-consuming position because, I quote, "You have more experience." My boss is now telling the others I volunteered to be moved to the lower position. 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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By Tupac - 18/10/2017 05:00

Today, I got a new title at work. My boss hyped it up and made it sound amazing, so I accepted. Come to find out it pays 20k less a year and is twice as much work. FML

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Money money money!

By ofcourse - 13/09/2009 06:12 - United States

Today, I got a promotion to management at work. My employer decided to give the 'non-management' employees a really nice raise. Which means the job I had before my promotion is now paying more than the job I have now. Did I just get demoted? FML

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Promotion, huh?

By megs - 10/12/2016 12:49

Today, I was promoted. After going to school for 10 months to get certified for the new position, training extensively, and taking on a ton more responsibility, I was hoping for a decent raise. How much do my bosses think all of that time and effort is worth? One dollar more per hour than I made before. FML

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Contracted

By Anonymous - 24/11/2024 14:00 - United States - Miami

Today, I finally got an offer for a salaried position with the company I've been working for as a contractor for the past two years. They offered less than what I make now, but hey, benefits! FML

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By kris - 25/04/2014 15:40 - United States - Upland

Today, not even a week after I was laid off from my job, I got a call from my old boss. He offered me a "new" job at the company, which turned out to be just like my old one, but with drastically reduced pay. I'm so broke and desperate that I accepted. FML

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PurpleMyth 28

Sunday 5 April 2015 0:05

How do you get forced into that? That's just wrong

FrontRowSquad 8

Sunday 5 April 2015 0:08

Sounds like you work for Mr.Krabs

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gintwinsmoore 20

Sunday 5 April 2015 5:08

ydi for allowing someone to dictate your life and how you make your money!

whatthunder_ 16

Sunday 5 April 2015 5:37

That's contract under duress, it's not valid.

RedPillSucks 31

Sunday 5 April 2015 5:59

different statws have different workplace laws.

graveprotecter 18

Sunday 5 April 2015 6:50

So... You were demoted?

Silk_Routes 14

Sunday 5 April 2015 7:14

and again a management decision for more responsibilities against less perks!

martin8337 35

Sunday 5 April 2015 8:35

Welcome to the 21st century economics.

rockwrench 18

Sunday 5 April 2015 8:38

Sounds like your boss is getting ready to bring a relative into the business. That sucks OP.

the_aspect 28

Sunday 5 April 2015 10:30

sounds like an new job and a direction are in order for you, OP. low paying jobs are a pain in the ass sometimes.

mike_BMFOT 3

Sunday 5 April 2015 12:31

is Francis the OP? (malcom in the middle)

cjfred 13

Sunday 5 April 2015 15:25

Congrats on the promotion. Sort of.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Sunday 5 April 2015 17:57

How were you forced? Did they threaten to fire you if you didn't take it? I'm sure you could report that to HR or corporate.

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