Denied Promotion, Now Refusing to Help Struggling Coworker

Imagine working hard and doing the tasks for a new position at your workplace, only to be denied the promotion. That’s exactly what happened to this employee, who was told they’d get the job if they applied. Instead, it was given to Mary, someone else who is now struggling to handle the workload. Our protagonist has stopped doing anything beyond their job description and refuses to help Mary. But is it right to leave a coworker in need? Let’s dive into this office drama.

Promised Promotion, But Denied

Mary Gets the Job

No More Extra Work

Mary Struggles

Hints for Help

Refusing to Help ‍♂️

Feeling Guilty

No Problem with Mary ‍♂️

Sticking to the Job

Polite but Firm

Clarification: Different Departments

The Mysterious Hiring Process ️‍♂️

Job Hunt Begins

Grateful for Feedback

Office Drama: To Help or Not to Help?

Our protagonist was denied a promotion they were promised, and now they’re refusing to help the struggling coworker who got the job instead. Mary, the new hire, is having a hard time keeping up with the workload and has hinted at needing help. But our protagonist has decided to stick to their job description and not lend a hand. They feel guilty for not helping, but also believe they shouldn’t have to do extra work for a lesser rate. The situation has left them questioning their actions and considering finding a new job. So, what does the internet think of this dilemma? Let’s check out the top responses!

NTA for not helping struggling coworker after being denied promotion.

Got denied promotion, now refusing to help coworker. NTA

NTA, set boundaries and let Mary sink or swim

NTA: Don’t help, you’re a workhorse they want to squeeze

Sassy response to denied promotion and struggling coworker

Take a stand and demand fair compensation for your work

Supporting coworker after denied promotion? NTA says otherwise

Don’t work outside your position for free

No more Mr. Nice Coworker

Debate on whether Mary was in the wrong for applying.

No obligation to help coworker after being denied promotion.

Previous bad manager story, NTA, and let them do the work

Don’t do Mary’s job for free. You’re not being petty.

Politely decline with “I don’t have the capacity for that”

Don’t be angry when passed for next promotion, but don’t give in either

Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm. NTA

NTA, time to update your resume and move on ‍♂️

Suggests offering to train coworker for financial reward/bonus

Don’t enable unrealistic expectations. NTA

NTA, refusing to do her work but not refusing to help.

Don’t be a Homer Simpson, but NTA for not helping.

NTA stands up for themselves, refusing to do coworker’s job

Setting healthy boundaries is important for success at work

Don’t feel guilty! Look out for yourself first

Director plays favorites, coworker pushes work onto commenter. NTA.

Experienced manager struggles with entitled, inexperienced hire. NTA for refusing to help.

NTA. Work is not family. The only incentive to go beyond your job description is if it helps you, either through professional growth or future advancement opportunities…and they’ve just established that this extra work will *not* result in advancement.

Malicious compliance at its finest #NTA

Focus on your skills and find a better job

Encouraging response to coworker’s promotion denial

NTA for refusing to help struggling coworker. Unfair decision by company

Don’t bail out a bad coworker . Let them face consequences.

Consequences for bad choices, NTA refuses to help coworker

Fair pay for fair work. Not the a**hole (NTA)

Employee refuses to help after being denied promotion

Responsibility comes with money . NTA for not helping coworker.

NTA, but beware of setting a precedent

Don’t work for free , NTA stands by their decision.

Hiring based on connections over competence leads to resentment.

NTA, Mary should have declined offer if she couldn’t handle it

NTA, do your job. Coworker can’t rely on your help

Support for refusing to help coworker after denied promotion

Be cautious, NTA doesn’t mean you won’t get blamed

Responsibility to help coworker? NTA, focus on own job.

Loyalty is a two-way street

Coworker shouldn’t expect help after taking your promotion

Promotion denied, coworker struggling, but NTA for not helping

Keeping it simple: NTA for not helping coworker

Qualified for the job? NTA for refusing to help struggling coworker

Letting a coworker sink after being denied promotion. #NTA

No guilt in not enabling coworker’s mistakes

Empathetic comment acknowledges the burden of leadership

Focus on your own work, NTA

Commenter not at fault, no replies yet

NTA, but communication is key

No obligation to help a coworker, do what’s best for you

Promotion denied, now refusing to help coworker. NTA

Offer help, but don’t do their job for them

Being strategic in helping coworker after denied promotion.

NTA. Work is not a popularity contest

Balancing career and attitude after denied promotion

No replies yet, but someone needs an update

OP advised to seek HR help due to questionable hiring practices

Refusing to help struggling coworker after denied promotion

NTA for not helping struggling coworker due to company’s decision

Don’t be a doormat, know your worth

NTA – Don’t help Mary, the company made their choice

Not the a**hole for refusing to help coworker