Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of workplace drama that’s sure to get your blood boiling! Meet our protagonist, a 28-year-old guy who’s been killing it at his company for 6 years. He loves his job, his colleagues, and the big bucks he’s raking in. But when a promotion opportunity arises, things take a wild turn! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, sexist comments, and a whole lot of a**hole accusations!
Promotion Drama Alert!

Overlooked for Promotion Changes Everything!

♂️ Perfect Candidate for the Job? ♂️

Applying for the Position

Surprise New Manager Announcement!

Manager’s Opinion Not Even Considered?

Realization: No Further Advancement Here

New Job in a Week!

Everyone Thinks I’m an A****e!

No Interview, No Respect!

♂️ Am I the A****e? ♂️

Inbox Crash and Burn!

️ Defending the Wife ️

New Boss’s Experience

It’s All About the Money, Honey!

Emotional Decision, No Regrets!

Sexist Comment Clarification

Overlooked for Promotion, Quits Job, Becomes A****e?
Our hero thought he was a shoo-in for a promotion, but the company threw him a curveball by hiring an outsider instead! Feeling disrespected and stuck in a dead-end job, he rage-quit and found a new gig in a week. But now everyone’s calling him an a****e, from his old boss to his new boss (who he may have accidentally sabotaged ) to his own wife, who thinks he’s being sexist! The internet is divided on this one, folks! Some say he threw a tantrum, others say he stood up for himself. What do you think? Is our protagonist an a****e or a hero? ♂️ Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy workplace drama!
Sometimes it’s cheaper to hire from outside. NTA for quitting.

Unfair promotion decision leads to quitting and happy ending

Congrats on quitting! You don’t want to work for them

NTA. HR expert calls out missed opportunity for career growth.

Let it go and move on to better opportunities

Consider all options before quitting out of spite.

HR professional sympathizes with frustrated employee’s job switch.

Work culture changed, workers undervalued and dispensable. NTA.

Respectful response to being passed over for promotion.

Encouraging NTA comment about job promotion and growth

Take care of yourself. Good luck with the new job!

Take charge of your career and move on!

Supportive comment and well wishes for OP’s job change.

Unfairly passed over for promotion, NTA quits in protest.

Overlooked for promotion, NTA quits job for better opportunities.

Taking a risk for growth and recognition. NTA

NTA, but did quitting without communicating hurt your career?

Prioritize your needs but consider logical decisions over emotional ones. Diversity is important in company leadership.

Employee quits after being passed over for promotion, partner blames new female manager. Commenter says NAH, but partner is being ridiculous
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/8de4bb5e-c3e9-447f-976b-dba653d37998.png)
Leaving a company after being passed over for promotion. NTA.

Leaving a dead-end job at 28 for growth and progress

Positive advice to move on and focus on career growth.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/7f28ac00-48be-4ae5-967e-d9263016bd75.png)
New boss accused OP of sabotage for being passed over

Breaking free from a dead-end job with a satisfying revenge

Feeling the same way after being passed over for promotion

Qualified employee passed over for promotion due to gender discrimination.

Respectful response to quitting job after being passed over for promotion

Career advice: view yourself as a mercenary and leave professionally.

NAH. Quitting a job over not getting a promotion is understandable.

Don’t stay where you’re not valued.

NTA. The company’s bizarre strategy to keep you was doomed.

HR should have managed expectations better. NTA.

Explaining possible reasons for external hire over internal promotion

NAH, but being passed over once doesn’t mean they’ll never promote you

Don’t let setbacks define you. Keep moving forward!

Man quits after being passed up for promotion, commenter relates

NTA. Unfair promotion and new boss’s accusation is unacceptable

Good sales skills don’t always translate to good management abilities.

Leaving a company that undervalues you is a power move

Keep searching for the job you want. It’s worth it!

NTA commenter supports man quitting after being passed over for promotion

NTA quits job after being passed over for promotion by a woman
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/7c59d7fa-75a0-4cbd-a21d-0b22176a5a10.png)
NTA and feeling undervalued. A salary match would’ve been fair

Unfair treatment at work – NTA for quitting

A thoughtful and empathetic response to man’s job situation.

Similar experience, but it led to better opportunities. NTA

NTA but naive and lacking communication skills according to commenter.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/94f483d5-e8ef-49ce-888b-f01abd22347a.png)
Quit if you want, but consider her qualifications

NTA. Go crush it at your new job!

Unfair promotion practices at work. Relatable experience shared. NTA

Overlooked for promotion, quit job, found better opportunity

Leaving job over promotion passed to woman is unreasonable.

NTA, company undervaluing you. Quitting was the right move.

Partner questions possible underlying sexist behavior towards female boss.

Employee quits after being passed over for promotion. NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/cd742951-753b-4872-9baa-e9b7beeadb68.png)
Leaving a company for growth: new norm

Frustration with shortsighted management and gender bias in promotions.

Manglement strikes again, demotivating employees and creating a toxic environment. NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/a0fe54e4-3c28-4528-995a-e9527bfc8c4b.png)
NTA stands up for himself after being passed over for promotion

NTA, but harshly criticized for being rash and self-centered

ESH- Company should have listened, but reaction & comment were inappropriate.

Holding off judgement, commenter explains why OP is TA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/19c83660-39de-4136-9af7-e35470f3306f.png)
Empowering response to quitting job over promotion snub.

Taking control and finding success elsewhere!

NTA. The comment suggests staying professional and focusing on growth

Candid feedback on poor leadership skills. ESH ♂️

Employee quits after being undervalued, no regrets.

Fair judgment. New manager and partner are the only a*****s

Leaving a toxic work environment – good for you!

Employee quits after being passed over. Right decision? NTA

NTA for quitting after being passed over for promotion. Move on.

Respect matters. Sometimes quitting is the way to go.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e681fc0a-c42d-473f-af46-d453e1ec60a3.png)
Don’t burn bridges for pride’s sake. Reality check given
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/bc69f267-ca83-4172-ad03-c45ee6e5f0dd.png)
Encouraging response to a job promotion snub

Leaving job for career growth and respect.

Encouraging NTA comment on leaving job for better opportunities.

Taking a stand and not looking back

Taking control of your career path, not burning bridges

NTA for quitting but is leaving the new job wise?

Corporate loyalty is a myth, put your mind and wallet first

Don’t let pride and resentment sabotage your career goals.

Take control of your career and find a better fit!

Last Updated on March 22, 2024 by Diply Social Team