Work: Today, my boss made up a rumor that I was quitting my job so...

By thisbethed - 02/11/2015 22:26 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my boss made up a rumor that I was quitting my job so I wouldn't get the promotion that was coming up. There goes that raise I've been wanting for six months. 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 - 01/01/2009 18:21 - France

Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML

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By kellyem2 - 03/03/2016 18:21

Today, I found out that when my boss said she was considering bumping me up to full time, she actually meant she was planning on letting me go. Everyone in the office except me knew. 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 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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By Anonymous - 19/11/2010 19:38 - United States

Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML

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By axon Impulse - 15/05/2017 12:00

Today, a reliable source informed me that my suspicions that I would soon be fired were wrong. Instead, my boss plans to make my life miserable until I quit. FML

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By nowbrokevaper - 19/11/2016 18:47 - United States - Pomona

Today, I found out that my boss, who had promised me a raise, is not promoting me. He says I don't have the right 'vibe' and I'm not 'relaxed' enough for the job. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/06/2017 16:00

Today, my boss called me into his office. I've been working hard doing extra work so I can get promoted. He called me in to tell me I'm to reliable in my current position, so I won't be moving up. 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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josh8215 21

Tuesday 3 November 2015 8:07

If there's an HR department to take it up with, then make sure you do. That is not acceptable behavior from your boss. Good luck OP. Sometimes the worst people end up in management.

colton_colton 49

Tuesday 3 November 2015 8:06

Start a rumor about him

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tranced_ 45

Tuesday 3 November 2015 8:22

wow some people are so full of shit! sorry op I hope you get that promotion you deserve it.

Dominus101 20

Tuesday 3 November 2015 8:25

Wow Talk about A Horrible Boss ! Definitely consult your HR unit to resolve this matter & if necessary sue, the fact your boss thinks he could pull a stunt like this is absolutely Ludacris, get that promotion you deserve OP show him whose really BOSS

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 3 November 2015 8:28

What is his true reasoning behind it?

deviousangel89 13

Tuesday 3 November 2015 8:37

I'm almost positive that you can go to HR about that.

Nozza007 7

Tuesday 3 November 2015 10:34

Before you go shouting about it, do you work for an "at will" company? If your manager has friends in the company you could end up being let go without ever making an enquiry. Do your research then decide, fight or flight.

Bibliovore 26

Tuesday 3 November 2015 14:22

Research is always good -- but if the manager had friends in the company involved with hiring and firing, they probably wouldn't have felt a need to resort to rumors to prevent a promotion.

Mirsen1727 12

Tuesday 3 November 2015 11:49

I would take that to HR immediately. I'm sorry this happened to you. Good luck

CharlieM78 9

Tuesday 3 November 2015 12:44

That doesn't make sense he's the boss he can simply deny your promotion he doesn't need to start rumors.

Bibliovore 26

Tuesday 3 November 2015 14:25

The manager may not be a hiring-and-firing-level boss. Different companies have different internal policies, but not all managers have much or any direct say in whether people they manage get promoted, especially if the promotion would be to a different department.