They Promoted Me, Then STABBED Me in the Back! 🔪💔

Diply Social Team
Diply | Diply

🚨 Drama alert! 🚨 Buckle up, folks, because we've got a juicy story straight from the trenches of the corporate world! 💼 Our protagonist, a fresh-faced grad, landed their dream job at a family-run business. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 But as time went on, things started to get a little... complicated. 😬 Buckle up, because this tale is full of twists, turns, and a whole lot of office politics! 🎭 Let's dive in and see if our hero is the a-hole in this situation! 🤔

🎓 Fresh Grad Lands First Job! 🙌

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Run Business with a Twist! 😏

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

😒 Bitter About Being Passed Over? 🤨

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

🤷‍♂️ New Manager, No Experience! 😬

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

😤 Feeling Restless and Undervalued! 😞

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

🎉 Promoted at Last! But... 😕

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

💸 Budget Tight for Me, Not for Thee! 😠

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

😡 Last Straw: Boss Gets Raise, I Don't! 🤬

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

✌️ Bye Felicia! Resignation Submitted! 📜

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

😔 Feeling Guilty... Am I the A-hole? 🤔

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

🤷‍♀️ Should I Have Stayed Longer? ⏳

anonymous11811 | anonymous11811

😱 Shocking Twist: Promoted Then Resigned! 😲

Well, well, well... looks like our protagonist found themselves in quite the pickle! 🥒 After years of hard work and dedication, they finally got the promotion they deserved... or did they? 🤨 Turns out, the family-run business had some shady practices when it came to pay raises and promotions. 💸 Fed up with the favoritism and lack of appreciation, our hero decided to take their talents elsewhere! 🏃‍♀️💨 But not everyone was happy about it... 😠 The head honcho guilt-tripped them for leaving so soon after being promoted! 😒 Talk about a low blow! 🙄 So, what does the internet think about this scandalous situation? 🌐 Let's see what kind of spicy takes people have in store! 🌶️🔥

NTA, family business prioritized family over skill, you made smart move 👍

Sputtrosa | Sputtrosa

Fair is fair - NTA for leaving after the promotion 💪

Rowanever | Rowanever

Fighting nepotism in the workplace 🤬

Issyswe | Issyswe

Salesperson faces loyalty dilemma in family-owned business, NTA.

wasting_time_here_ | wasting_time_here_

Congrats on new job! NTA, family-only promotions hindered growth 💪

Super_E30 | Super_E30

Leave the muppets behind and go where you're valued 💪

needs420hookup | needs420hookup

Leaving a toxic work environment is the way to go 💪

ShigureCatto | ShigureCatto

Getting promoted and leaving for a better opportunity. NTA 👍

topinanbour-rex | topinanbour-rex

Putting yourself first in a family business 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Focus on the job, not relationships. NTA, prioritize your satisfaction. 👍

not_an_EP | not_an_EP

Standing up for your worth in the workplace 💪

Holy_Carnival | Holy_Carnival

Don't apologize for being underpaid. Seek legal advice instead 👍

Rare_Ad_8557 | Rare_Ad_8557

Don't feel guilty leaving a disloyal employer 🙅‍♂️💼

EmmalouEsq | EmmalouEsq

Leave that job! You owe your employers nothing 👍

Jettgirl37 | Jettgirl37

Equal titles, unequal pay. NTA for quitting. 💯

Pretty_Princess90210 | Pretty_Princess90210

Putting yourself first is important, NTA. Good luck! 👍

F-Wpenguin1 | F-Wpenguin1

Don't let guilt hold you back. You deserve better. ✊ NTA

BlamBan | BlamBan

Putting insider's interests above talent is a big red flag 🚨

rmric0 | rmric0

Leave and find a better workplace, you deserve it! 💪

webbinator999 | webbinator999

Don't limit your growth by being loyal to a company 💪

SirHarley | SirHarley

Don't feel bad, blame-shifting boss got what he deserved. 👍

OK_LK | OK_LK

NTA suspects company failure due to nepotism.

speedstars | speedstars

Your employer owes you nothing, don't feel guilty. 👍

RansomPowell | RansomPowell

Experience & skills overlooked for family ties. NTA 🙌

Marzipan_civil | Marzipan_civil

Self-preservation is key. NTA for leaving toxic workplace 💪

mrbnlkld | mrbnlkld

Don't let anyone take advantage of you! You deserve better 💪

PurpleAquilegia | PurpleAquilegia

Putting yourself first is key to a successful career 👍

Electrical-Ad-1798 | Electrical-Ad-1798

Career first, family later. Nepotism wins at this place. NTA 👍

Brains4Beauty | Brains4Beauty

Missed promotion and unethical practices in a family business. NTA.

lovebeinganasshole | lovebeinganasshole

Equal pay for equal work, NTA stands up for themselves 💪

Pfred0 | Pfred0

Rise above the nepotism and embrace your skills! 💪

PattyAG | PattyAG

Company loyalty works both ways, don't feel bad about leaving 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Promoted after my hard work, then underpaid. NTA.

wieldymouse | wieldymouse

Don't let them guilt-trip you! Take care of yourself 🙌

Aggravating_Bat1786 | Aggravating_Bat1786

Promotion as a tactic to retain employees backfires. NTA.

CinnamonBlue | CinnamonBlue

Leaving a family-owned company due to nepotism. NTA 👍

AdLegal6501 | AdLegal6501

Corporate loyalty is a myth, they'll drop you in a heartbeat 👍

Emotional-Ebb8321 | Emotional-Ebb8321

Fighting nepotism at work and calling out unfair practices. 💪

Knittingfairy09113 | Knittingfairy09113

Not the a**hole for not letting them use you. Good luck! 🤞

[deleted] | [deleted]

Finding value in oneself and leaving a company that doesn't value you 🙌

1hero_no_cape | 1hero_no_cape

Leave now, don't look back. Take care of yourself. 👍

PokemonPuzzler | PokemonPuzzler

Looking out for yourself is crucial in today's workplace 👍

Connect-Offer9090 | Connect-Offer9090

Stay strong! Loyalty is a two-way street 👍

LordofToomay | LordofToomay

Stand up for yourself! You don't owe them anything 💪

DameofDames | DameofDames

Put yourself first at work, it's not family. NTA 👏

[deleted] | [deleted]

Stand up for yourself and don't tolerate mistreatment. 💪

digmachine | digmachine

Lesson learned: stay away from family businesses & ego stroking.

WoofingtonSpiff | WoofingtonSpiff

Zero loyalty owed to companies, NTA. Enjoy new job! 👍

dynomoose | dynomoose

Standing up to the boss, but to what end? 🤔

goomba1000 | goomba1000

Self-interest is key in corporate America. NTA for taking promotion. 👍

sirpimpsalot13 | sirpimpsalot13

NTA calls out family member's hypocrisy on money matters 🤨

B00LEAN_RADLEY | B00LEAN_RADLEY

They undervalued and backstabbed you, but you're NTA. 💰🔪

peanutandbaileysmama | peanutandbaileysmama

Limited growth opportunities in family-run businesses can be frustrating. 🤔

SnooFoxes4362 | SnooFoxes4362

Take control of your career and don't rely on employers 😎

Careless-Image-885 | Careless-Image-885

Stand up for yourself and go get that better job! 💪

coolbeenz68 | coolbeenz68

Unfair promotion and favoritism due to family ties. NTA.

Algebralovr | Algebralovr

Take control of your career 💪. You don't owe anyone anything.

Blazing1 | Blazing1

You're not the a**hole, don't let them take advantage 🙅‍♀️

mouse_attack | mouse_attack

NTA. Nepotism is bad for business, you made the right decision.

Peep_Power_77 | Peep_Power_77

Don't trust your workplace, they'll drop you when convenient. NTA

Made-a-blade | Made-a-blade

Don't trust businesses to have your back 👍

xavii62 | xavii62

NTA defends nepotism, but acknowledges potential for growth in new position.

NotSoAverage_sister | NotSoAverage_sister

Small family businesses can be great to work for, but limited growth.

Sparky_Zell | Sparky_Zell

Don't let guilt trap you - grow and develop elsewhere! 👍

Usoki | Usoki

Don't waste your loyalty on backstabbers. 👍

KnightofForestsWild | KnightofForestsWild

Working under an inexperienced boss - NTA

Dye_Harder | Dye_Harder

Believing in karma after being betrayed by a promotion. 🤔

CrazyReckly | CrazyReckly

Employers deserve loyalty only if they earn it from employees. 💼👨‍💼

[deleted] | [deleted]

Unfair promotion practices in family business, better off leaving 💪

Logical-Cranberry714 | Logical-Cranberry714

NTA stands up against nepotism and lies at work. 💪

Em4Tango | Em4Tango

NTA! Don't feel guilty, it's just business 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Congrats on the new job! They learned a valuable lesson 👍

Terenai | Terenai

You asked for a promotion, got less than what you wanted, and left. NTA 👏

Loves_LV | Loves_LV

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