HR Promised Me a Raise Then Gave Me Zero—So I Quietly Got Even

Broken promises at work hurt more than outright rejection. When companies dangle raises and promotions to push employees harder, then quietly back out, trust and compassion evaporate fast. One reader shared how being overlooked after consistent high performance led her to make a bold, carefully planned exit that left HR speechless.

HR Promised Me a Raise Then Gave Me Zero—So I Quietly Got Even

Broken promises at work hurt more than outright rejection. When companies dangle raises and promotions to push employees harder, then quietly back out, trust and compassion evaporate fast. One reader shared how being overlooked after consistent high performance led her to make a bold, carefully planned exit that left HR speechless.

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