Money and Work: Commission demon

Commission demon

By TheNewSalesRep - 21/01/2016 02:37 - Canada - Brantford

Today, on my second day at my new job, my supervisor told me that I was ready to make a sale on my own. Things were going well, until said supervisor interrupted my sales pitch, apologized on my behalf for being new, and stole my sale. FML

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You deserved it 1 369

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By Anonymous - 24/08/2016 20:27 - United States - Covina

Today, my manager challenged me to make two big sales at work. Seeing as customers spend a lot of money in our store, I decided the challenge was fairly easy and accepted. She immediately started stealing all of my sales. FML

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You deserved it 887

By bzygirl - 26/09/2009 21:23 - United States

Today, was my first day at my new job in a shop. 10 minutes after my first customer leaves I realize she managed to steal $200 worth of merchandise while she had me getting stuff for her from the back room. FML

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You deserved it 7 829

By Anonymous - 22/11/2009 07:31 - United States

Today, my boss called me into her office to tell me I needed to mind my own business and not question everything my newest co-worker does. Yesterday, I stopped the new girl from giving $6,000 to the wrong person. I was fired on the spot. The new girl was promoted into my job. FML

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You deserved it 3 005

By darianvilla - 22/07/2016 23:35 - United States - College Park

Today, I was happy because my co-worker was almost about to get fired due to his lazy habits. It was all going so well. Then I accidentally put my biggest sale yet under his name. FML

I agree, your life sucks 8 973

You deserved it 16 842

By UnderAcheiver - 26/08/2016 20:46 - United States - Cypress

Today, my new supervisor arrived after my old one had transferred away and we had a quick evaluation meeting. As it turns out, I'm not actually a good employee like I thought. I just had a shitty boss who didn't care enough to let me know I wasn't meeting company standards. FML

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You deserved it 1 675

Unforgettable

By Anonymous - 25/10/2019 12:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, it was my first day of work at my new job. I got dressed and arrived early, only to find out that the store had closed due to a power outage. Then I found out that the person who'd hired me had totally forgotten about hiring me anyway. FML

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You deserved it 121

Oh, the irony

By bearprint - 06/07/2016 18:45

Today, I lost my job to the individual I just finished training. Within 2 hours after being escorted out, my old boss called and yelled at me for doing a lousy job. He was angry that the training was deficient and because the new person is as bad as I was. FML

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You deserved it 1 427

By Anonymous - 25/09/2014 12:18 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, we had a meeting at my job and we had to introduce new ideas to our boss. Earlier, I was talking to one of my close friends who also attended the meeting about my idea. As we start the meeting, she decides to steal my idea and take complete credit for it. My boss loves "her" idea. FML

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You deserved it 6 837

One step forward, two steps back.

By MJF - 24/01/2018 15:00

Today, my boss thanked me for all my hard work and promised me a raise and a promotion. Shortly thereafter, she sent out a memo announcing she'd sold the company. The new owner immediately came in to "restructure." I got demoted. FML

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You deserved it 241

By Anonymous - 15/05/2015 20:58 - United States - Evanston

Today, at work, I was about to close a big sale, when a coworker rushed over and said there was a call for me in the office. He heavily implied my mom had died, and I rushed out. After I figured out there was no call and that my mom was fine, he'd already stolen my sale and the commission. FML

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You deserved it 2 391

gosh_mate 30

Thursday 21 January 2016 11:34

So unprofessional! Best revenge is to become a better salesperson than him.

Jirekianu2 19

Thursday 21 January 2016 11:30

Holy shit. At least you know why so many sales people are territorial as hell when it comes to a customer. good luck in dealing with that jerk.

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Jirekianu2 19

Thursday 21 January 2016 11:30

Holy shit. At least you know why so many sales people are territorial as hell when it comes to a customer. good luck in dealing with that jerk.

refticon 31

Thursday 21 January 2016 11:30

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fakedsincerity 32

Thursday 21 January 2016 12:33

Classic dick move, maybe.

voncrane 23

Thursday 21 January 2016 11:32

Well that's unprofessional.. Anyway, welcome to the sales world, OP. It's cutthroat like that.

gosh_mate 30

Thursday 21 January 2016 11:34

So unprofessional! Best revenge is to become a better salesperson than him.

freya1998 23

Thursday 21 January 2016 11:36

maybe mention you're new at the beginning of the sale, so he doesn't have anything against you. Then make the sale and prove that you're capable of it