Passed Over for Promotion, Employee Refuses to Train New Manager – Petty or Justified?

Imagine working hard for three years, taking on extra responsibilities, and running a department in your manager’s absence. You’d think you’d be a shoo-in for a promotion when the position opens up, right? Well, that’s not what happened to one employee who was passed over for the job they wanted. Instead, a new manager was hired, and our protagonist was left to pick up the pieces. But, in a twist of fate, they decided to take some time off and leave the new manager to figure things out on their own. ️ Is this a case of justified frustration or just plain pettiness? Read on to find out!

The Backstory: A Loyal Employee’s Journey

Taking on More Responsibility

Manager Resigns, Opportunity Arises

Running the Department Solo

New Manager Hired, Dreams Crushed

Clueless New Manager

Training the New Boss

Time for a Break

Ignoring the Calls

Friends Say: Suck It Up!

Leave Ends, Conflicted Feelings

Edit: The Office Reference

Leave Was Pre-Booked

Further Edit: A Twist in the Story

Unsuitable New Manager

The Plot Thickens: Promotion Denied, New Manager Struggles, and a Twist Ending!

After being passed over for a promotion they thought they deserved, this employee decided to take some well-deserved time off and leave their new, clueless manager to figure things out on their own. While on leave, the employee’s phone was bombarded with calls for help, but they chose to ignore them. Friends called the employee petty, but they felt justified in their actions. And just when you thought the drama was over, a twist ending: the new manager turned out to be a poor fit, and our protagonist ended up with the job after all! Sometimes, things just have a way of working themselves out. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this rollercoaster of a story…

NTA for refusing to train the new manager. The company used OP when they were desperate and the new hire may be a case of nepotism. OP should start job searching and find a company that appreciates them. It’s not their job to train the new manager, it’s their superiors. Upper management owes OP an explanation as to why they were not considered for the post especially when they already made their interest known. If they have doubts, they should have outlined goals for OP to achieve. If there was a managerial skill that needs to improve, OP should have been told so she knows what she needs to do to meet their expectation.

Commenter finds humor in situation, supports OP’s refusal to train. NTA

NTA for refusing to train a higher-up, but may hurt career.

Employee refuses to train new manager, commenters support NTA stance

Employee justified in refusing to train inexperienced manager.

Employee refuses to train new manager after being passed over for promotion. NTA.

Employee passed over for promotion, justified in refusing to train.

Employee passed over for promotion should ask for feedback and train.

Training your manager while on PTO? NTA, stick to your boundaries!

Refusing to train new manager – justified or petty? NTA.

Employee justifiably refuses to train new manager, time to move on?

Employee suggests refusing to train new manager, receives clever reply.

Employee justified in refusing to train new manager.

NTA. New manager lacks historical knowledge, don’t burn bridges.

Curious if they were actually assistant to the regional manager?

Employee refuses to train new manager after being passed over. ESH.

Employee passed over for promotion takes a break and seeks new opportunities.

New manager trained in few areas, NTA for refusing training.

Employee takes owed time off, refuses to train new manager. NTA

Employee stands up for themselves after being passed over for promotion.

Employee refuses to train new manager while on vacation. NTA

New manager refused training and caused a toxic work environment. YTA.

Employee criticized for refusing to train new manager.

Advice on problem-solving skills for future job opportunities

Time to dust off that LinkedIn and leave their a** behind!

Standing up for oneself and refusing to train a replacement.

Take a break, you’re not responsible for training your manager! ‍♂️

Employee feels disrespected after promotion snub, advised to job hunt.

Employee’s refusal to train new manager is justified.

Employee passed over for promotion seeks revenge. YTA, says commenter.

Empathetic comment encourages learning and self-growth

NTA, take that vacation and let the new manager learn.

Don’t shoot the messenger! Blame management instead.

Former assistant manager explains the difference between assistant and manager roles. ESH.

Employee refuses to train new manager, company tanks months later

‍♂️ Refusing to train new manager may have cost promotion. YTA.

Employee’s refusal to train new manager deemed YTA by commenter.

Comment about beet farming gets no replies ‍♀️

Advice from someone who’s been there: start looking for new job

Refusing to train your new boss is justified. NTA.

Don’t let emotions hold you back from finding respect and value.

Employee seeks justice and fair treatment, demands trainer pay

Tips for dealing with a new boss and maintaining job satisfaction

NTA. Upper management promotes based on nepotism, not merit.

Employee’s refusal to train new manager backfires in long-term.

Commenters suspect The Office inspiration in this section