Work: Today, I went to ask my boss for a raise. He laughed at me and...

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 ADD - 11/02/2009 14:59 - Bulgaria

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He responded with, "Who the hell are you?" FML

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Healthy work environment

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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By fmyjob - 02/11/2009 09:03 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for my first raise in almost two years, to which he replied, "In the real world, I think you've definitely earned one, but this isn't the real world." FML

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By AverageDeskJoe - 03/05/2016 20:43 - United States - Baton Rouge

Today, I met with my boss hoping to hear about a possible raise that had been promised many months ago. He then told me that the only way I would get a raise was if I found a better paying job and took it, and that the company was in no position to offer anyone a raise. 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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By Fackwork - 30/05/2012 09:37 - United States - Council Bluffs

Today, after declining an amazing job offer that pays more than double what I make now in order to accept a promotion my boss offered me if I stayed, I asked when I would receive the promotion and pay raise. She snorted and said, "You thought I was serious about that?" 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 Janitor - 08/03/2012 01:08 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He gave me a cupcake. FML

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How very dare you?

By FOXYgrandpa441 - 19/07/2012 00:41 - United States - Casper

Today, I was getting lunch at a fast food restaurant. My boss was in front of me, and in order to get on his good side I offered to pay. Instead, I got fired because I guess my boss assumed I was making fun of his salary, which I knew nothing about. FML

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What?

By Patrick - 29/10/2020 03:08 - Trinidad and Tobago - Couva

Today, my coworker got a raise by making our boss give me a pay cut for doing his job while he was slacking off. As we were heading home for the day, he found $100. FML

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NiiTeH 7

Tuesday 28 February 2012 8:36

Your boss isn't funny.

fmessiah 19

Tuesday 28 February 2012 8:36

Meet in the middle and stay at the same pay rate while you start looking for another job. Also harsh.

Comments

non_finisher 9

Tuesday 28 February 2012 18:45

Tell him that u came first to him op...so he should listen to you...:p

DocBastard 38

Tuesday 28 February 2012 20:09

You have spoken poorly. I'm assuming "duess" is supposed to be "deuce", and I assume "nobodies" is supposed to be "nobody's". And I assume the needlessly redundant exclamation marks are your way of yelling, so pipe down.

mightymart 5

Tuesday 28 February 2012 21:03

Wow What an ass!!

FrankHotpants 31

Tuesday 28 February 2012 22:17

Well at least he didn't say anything like, you want a promotion, break out the lotion.

gonad_gobbler 1

Tuesday 28 February 2012 23:51

ooo I bet that raised your temper op, try to relax though, maybe take a break and eat some raiseins.

bubo_fml 10

Wednesday 29 February 2012 1:32

Unzip right there & urinate all over his office. When he asks you to clean it up, refuse until he meets your salary request...Problem solved!

yaoifreak 8

Wednesday 29 February 2012 4:17

Haha that's so cruel

tek9tim 3

Wednesday 29 February 2012 4:40

Sucks to be underappreciated, but at least you have a job! Stay strong, and remember that often bosses are given crappy numbers and have to make them work.