Ableism and Work: Asshat - FML

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By jayc80 - 20/05/2011 17:59 - Bermuda

Today, my boss scheduled a staff breakfast at a swanky new restaurant for all the hard work we've been doing. The dining area is on the roof, and the building has no elevator. I've been in a wheelchair for 11 years. When I brought this to my boss's attention, he said it wasn't his problem. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/02/2021 00:30 - Germany - Wolfsburg

Today, two people at work - both higher up than me - called me out for "stomping" when I walk up stairs. I have a disability that causes this. We work at a place specifically for disabled people. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/02/2016 10:06 - Ireland - Cork

Today, I got to work and saw a new desk had been setup on stilts. "Oh, who got the standing desk?" I asked. Turns out it's for the guy in the wheelchair who was right behind me. It needs to be high so the controls of his wheelchair can fit under the desk. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/09/2011 07:34 - United Kingdom

Today, my co-workers agreed that I was the one causing the elevator to be over its weight limit. When I protested, saying that I only weigh around 150 pounds, one asked me if that included the weight of my wheelchair. They made me get out. FML

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By Elevated fear - 24/12/2017 19:00

Today, I finally sought help for my crippling fear of elevators. When I arrived at my new therapist's office, I found the door to the stairs locked. To get to my appointment on the third floor of the building, I have to take the elevator. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/07/2019 02:00

Today, for the third time in as many months, I woke up early and got dressed up for our department’s networking breakfast, where I stood in the back with no seat and no food, while employees from other departments and less senior staff ate breakfast. My boss later asked me if the food was good. FML

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By j0natron - 03/02/2009 20:30 - United States

Today, I was taking the elevator down with a group of people. It stopped on the 2nd floor and I said "What asshole can't take the steps from the 2nd floor?" Then a kid in a wheelchair got on. FML

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By LETMEOUT! - 18/09/2017 04:30

Today, despite being claustrophobic and avoiding lifts at all costs, I had to use the lift at work to carry boxes of paper to the 3rd floor. It broke down. FML

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By myownperson - 25/10/2011 08:17 - United States

Today, I ordered food at McDonald's. I'm on crutches, and a guy offered to carry my tray to the table. He rushed out with my food. FML

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By hated - 26/03/2009 17:40 - United States

Today, I was leading a wheelchair fundraiser to raise money to make public areas wheelchair accessible. I had several guest speakers, all of which were confined to wheelchairs. About ten minutes after the fundraiser was supposed to begin, I realized that the stage was wheelchair incompatible. FML

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By prettybich - 15/05/2010 18:01 - United States

Today, I'm severely hungover. Upon returning home, I came to find that both of the elevators were out of order. I live on the 12th floor. FML

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HannahForbesxo 13

Friday 20 May 2011 23:06

Run over his foot in your wheelchair "accidentally".

ImNoSuperman13 0

Friday 20 May 2011 23:09

you should record him, saying that. big money for discrimination

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staychill 16

Saturday 21 May 2011 23:12

that's so messed up :/

butterflyz1961 2

Sunday 22 May 2011 0:48

You should file a complaint.

doubleodoggy 0

Sunday 22 May 2011 2:54

quit your job

LittleMagicWolf 7

Sunday 22 May 2011 16:04

SUE.

thatkid1 0

Sunday 22 May 2011 16:32

my last name is swank! :) and yeah your boss is an asshole.

mariaannareese 4

Sunday 22 May 2011 18:12

oh man thats just mean :(

veliki 0

Monday 23 May 2011 2:35

sue him

Amajean 7

Monday 23 May 2011 5:37

Your boss is a prick and you should sue

mtbracing 3

Monday 23 May 2011 6:40

hahahaha lighten up

iluffhimm 0

Monday 23 May 2011 11:41

WHAT A DiCK that has to be sum sort of law suit

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