fuck this job.com

So, I was recently passed over for a promotion/raise because I don't have past experience as a department director. That logic would be perfectly fine, except for the fact that for over 2 years, whenever the departing director was gone, I filled in, very capably, and to some, did better work than the department director. But, that isn't good enough to get me the job.

My interview was awful. My bosses concentrated on my lack of director experience, and ignored my skills, relationship with co-workers, and work ethic. They pointed out that "nothing has changed" since I interviewed for it the first time, 8 months ago. However, even though I disagree with them, I understand their logic. Here's what I don't understand...

My boss told me I should stay a few hours later than I normally do to "make myself seen" and "help out." What this means is I'm expected to go around to everyone in the office, asking if I can do their work for them. This also equates to a 9 and a half hour day with no lunch hour. (In my line of work, you eat whenever; no real lunch hour exists.) I am the only person in the building expected to do this. I normally work 7 and a half hours, which is more than some other people. But, those other people have been working here longer, and are friends with management. I won't receive any extra pay or benefits, and I'll be late getting to my second job.

If that weren't enough, I'm expected to be sort of an interim director until the position is filled. That means I have to do all of my work, plus the work of the director, with no extra pay or benefits. Also, once they hire a new person to fill the soon-to-be vacant director position, I'll be the one to train them, because I'm the only person who knows anything about the department. Yet, I'm not good enough to be the director. It's a total slap in the face, and they don't get it.

The departing director was hired 8 months ago and is already leaving. I interviewed for the position then, and again this time, only to be told "You don't have the experience we're looking for." If the new person leaves while I still work here, I won't be interviewing a third time; nothing will have changed.