Money and Work: Company time

Company time

By IStillHaveMy8hrShiftToGo - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Beaverton

Today, I came in to work early at a restaurant to help out. I stocked, baked pies for the next day, cleaned and set over 50 tables, and vacuumed the entire two stories. When I went to send an order for the first customer of mine, I realized I hadn't even clocked on. Four and half hours of work wasted. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 751

You deserved it 10 913

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By Jjh99q - 03/10/2017 22:30 - United States

Today, I stayed until 11 PM washing, wiping, and mopping up the entire restaurant. I forgot to clock in. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 453

You deserved it 678

By Anonymous Baker - 10/06/2019 04:43

Today, I got a write-up because I told my boss that it was impossible to have pies, which have a bake time of 1 hour, ready for a customer who wanted them in the next 15 to 20 minutes. Then, when the customer got there and the pies were still in the oven, I got a second write-up for wasting time. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 322

You deserved it 119

By Tottie - 24/06/2009 14:34 - United States

Today, by request from my new boss, I came into work over an hour early to finish some backed-up filing. This seemed like a great opportunity to earn some extra overtime pay. After spending an hour and half filing, I realized I hadn't clocked in for the day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 19 429

You deserved it 41 280

Bad day

By mandieee - 15/06/2017 20:00

Today, I had my first shift as a server at a restaurant after getting stuck behind an accident and arriving late, apologizing profusely. Apparently no one knew I'd been hired but I was still yelled at for tardiness. They then made me clean a fridge for 4 hours and paid me in pizza. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 266

You deserved it 386

By Brian - 16/07/2011 19:19 - United States

Today, after working all day and putting in hours of overtime, I realized I never clocked in. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 035

You deserved it 18 840

By WaitedOut - 03/10/2012 08:07 - United States - Saukville

Today, at work, I got to wait on one of those tables where everyone had very complex orders, and some of them sent their food back. When the time finally came for me to bring them their check and receive my well-earned tip, I returned only to discover that they'd dined and dashed. FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 340

You deserved it 2 129

By Bandgeek - 16/03/2017 20:00

Today, at work, 5 minutes after I'd sent my help home, we got an 83 dollar order. I'm the only cook. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 954

You deserved it 778

By Chefinblack - 19/10/2015 22:13 - Australia

Today, at my prestigious sous chef job, I was preparing to plate up expensive entrees for a function of 150 people. After arriving to work 2 hours early to finalize finishing touches, they call the restaurant 5 minutes before their booking stating, 'We can't be bothered anymore, sorry.' FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 011

You deserved it 1 532

Exploitation

By Anonymous - 05/02/2022 02:01

Today, my supervisor told me to stock the bedding department, so I did all the pallets set out, with an hour to spare to clean up, only for my supervisor to bring out three more once she saw I was done. FML

I agree, your life sucks 780

You deserved it 116

By The Dishwasher - 07/06/2017 15:00 - Canada - Guelph

Today, I started work at catering company. I was aware that I'd be cleaning dishes, but they forgot to warn me how many. Needless to say, after polishing 527 glasses, my hands hurt. FML

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You deserved it 1 112

Welshite 39

Tuesday 11 March 2014 15:06

Ask your boss to adjust your hours. Simple solution.

darryaz 9

Tuesday 11 March 2014 15:09

Not wasted. Your boss needs to have a "plan B" for people who forget to clock in. By law you aren't required to work for free even if you forgot to clock in.

Comments

Lang88 13

Tuesday 11 March 2014 22:17

So you want a medal or something?

squideth 18

Saturday 15 March 2014 3:40

No they want their pay for the hours they worked. Did you read the FML?

BroccoliFalafel 2

Tuesday 11 March 2014 22:37

Plan A - I've seen a lot of suggestions here saying to ask your boss for an adjustment in your work hours. That should be your plan B (Makes total sense, eh?) Now if that doesn't work, plan B is to remember that you'll never go poor from giving. I haven't got a job just yet but I've been taught selfless service. If that ever happened I'd laugh it off as a silly mistake and remind myself to clock in for next time but it certainly doesn't hurt to put a bit more effort into your field of work even if it means no reward.

Core5555 9

Wednesday 12 March 2014 3:00

You obviously don't live on your own and have to keep a roof over your head either. Laugh it off then.

Sniper_Chick4110 20

Tuesday 11 March 2014 23:02

Write on your card when you came in and just bundy out as usual.

musicforhearts 15

Tuesday 11 March 2014 23:48

FYL, that really sucks. Explain to your boss what happened. Hopefully he/she will understand and will pay you for working!

Witchylady 17

Wednesday 12 March 2014 0:01

So sorry OP. Is there any way you can let them know what you had done? Sometimes the early bird does not get the worm. FYL

glabberfasted 16

Wednesday 12 March 2014 0:28

So did you waste 4 half hours (2 hours) or 4 AND a half hours?

jolopy420 4

Wednesday 12 March 2014 1:10

You deserved it cuz you were a dumb ass and forgot to clock in. Plus every business has a plan b for ppl like you.

Guardian88 21

Wednesday 12 March 2014 2:53

Easy payroll fix

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 12 March 2014 3:14

Well I bet a co worker noticed you...if they like you they may have mentioned to the manager what you were doing...if not props for the extra work...it did you well