Imagine you’re the perfect fit for a shiny new role at work, and everyone agrees — until they don’t. That’s what happened to our protagonist, who got passed over for a promotion in favor of Mary, a colleague ‘better known’ to the powers that be. Now, Mary’s drowning in the deep end, and guess who’s watching from the poolside with a cocktail of skills and a sprinkle of spite? Dive into this workplace drama where loyalty, fairness, and the unspoken rules of office politics collide. Will our hero lend a helping hand, or is it time for some tough love?
The Dream Job That Wasn’t
Promises, Promises…
The Shocking Twist: Mary’s Victory
A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Mary’s Struggle Bus
The Overwhelmed Newbie
To Help or Not to Help? ♂️
The Guilt Trip
The Standoff
The Inner Conflict
Sticking to the Script
Polite Refusals and Office Politics
Departmental Dilemma
No Supervision Here!
The Voting Conundrum ️
Committee or Dictatorship?
The Job Hunt Continues…
Gratitude and Reflections
Workplace Drama Unfolds: The Promotion Predicament
In the cutthroat arena of office politics, our protagonist stands at a crossroads. Passed over for a promotion, they’re now watching Mary, the chosen one, flounder under the pressure. It’s a classic tale of merit versus connections, and the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved. As Mary sends out SOS signals, our protagonist holds firm, torn between the desire to be a team player and the sting of injustice. It’s a workplace soap opera that has us all on the edge of our seats, wondering: what would we do in their shoes? Let’s dive into the top responses from the internet for a dose of collective wisdom and a sprinkle of sass.
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NTA. It’s not your responsibility. Mary got hired for that position, so it’s not your problem
Feeling betrayed by the hiring process, seeking validation and justice
NTA for not being the ‘salvation army’. Mary needs to sink or swim
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Standing up for your worth at work
Standing up for yourself at work like a boss
Stand your ground! Make them compensate you for their mistake
Mary chose to put her name in the hat
Prove yourself, but don’t get taken advantage of. Time to move on
Stepping in now would be enabling, not helping. You’re NTA
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Seeking a new opportunity elsewhere could lead to better negotiations
Mary’s ambition vs OP’s disappointment: a clash of perspectives
Stepping down? Incompetent manager causes chaos, but justice prevails
Standing up for yourself at work isn’t petty, it’s necessary
Navigating office politics and promotions can be frustrating and unfair
“NTA, but assert your boundaries professionally. You applied for the position and didn’t get it, so the one who did should meet the requirements. Handling it gracefully “
Don’t blame yourself! The directors are the real culprits here
Seeking new opportunities after being passed over for promotion
Propose training Mary with a bonus, secure backup and pay rise
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Helping with boxes is one thing, but not the workload
Embracing the Homer Simpson approach to workplace frustrations
Taking a stand at work without burning bridges
Standing up for yourself at work
Mary’s got the promotion, now let’s see how she handles it!
Stand your ground, sharpen that resume, and prioritize self-care
Mary’s lack of accountability and the 5th director’s bias. Not cool
Navigating workplace favoritism and incompetence
