Coworkers, Racism and Work: Deflection

Deflection

By Quicky5_ - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Jasper

Today, at work, my coworker's belongings went missing. Infuriated, she accused me of stealing, because I'm black and "stereotypes don't just make themselves." FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 889

You deserved it 2 599

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By Walmart Associate - 27/08/2018 03:30

Today, I was accused of being a "racist whore" at work. I'd only asked a man if he needed help finding anything, as that is part of my job. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 587

You deserved it 155

By bad_luck - 31/12/2010 15:51 - United States

Today, my boss sent me home from work because she saw me not checking under my customer's cart to see if they had any hidden groceries. I didn't check because the customer threatened to "kick my ass" if I "accused him of stealing" by checking. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 329

You deserved it 8 472

J'accuse !

By Anonymous - 10/08/2010 21:34 - United States

Today, I was shopping at a store from which I had previously bought a shirt. The clerk accused me of trying to steal my own shirt and called security. They examined it and argued with me for so long I was late to work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 175

You deserved it 2 995

By Anonymous - 09/04/2016 05:49 - United States - Ponchatoula

Today, my sister got me in deep trouble at the store I worked security for. She "dropped by to say hi" and stole a bunch of things when I wasn't looking. I wasn't arrested, due to lack of any evidence. But my boss didn't care about evidence and fired me anyway. FML

I agree, your life sucks 22 721

You deserved it 2 040

By what_the_hell - 20/06/2013 08:35 - Finland - Helsinki

Today, while bagging my groceries at a store, a lady came over to me, took a good look at the food I'd bought, picked out an item and put it in her bag. When I confronted her, she called security on me and told them I wanted to steal her stuff. I got thrown out and she walked away with a smirk. FML

I agree, your life sucks 54 847

You deserved it 3 592

You're nicked!

By Jong - 10/03/2009 02:35 - United States

Today, I arrived at work, only to be arrested and accused of stealing over $8000 from my job. Five hours later at the police station, the discovery was made that the actual thief had an employee ID one digit different than mine. He works at another location over 1200 miles away. FML

I agree, your life sucks 74 323

You deserved it 2 759

By Red-cheeked - 18/05/2011 13:08

Today, at work, somebody stole my sunglasses. Fed up with the constant theft in my office, I stormed up to my boss, as he had long ago promised to catch the thief. He listened patiently to my rant before pointing out that my sunglasses were on my head. FML

I agree, your life sucks 12 473

You deserved it 47 589

Under new management

By NotAThief - 17/07/2017 20:00

Today, I got a talking-to at work from my new manager for eating other peoples' lunches. Immediately afterwards, I watched my manager leave the room, take MY lunch, and begin eating it. Apparently my new manager is the thief, and I'm now the office pariah who gets the blame. Nobody believes me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 5 191

You deserved it 310

By UFVKNP - 10/03/2017 16:00

Today, my coworker and I were swamped with coffee orders. I told him I would "take care of the blacks", and a customer who only heard that sentence screamed at me for several minutes about racism. FML

I agree, your life sucks 5 982

You deserved it 587

Christmas gifts

By not a thief - 24/12/2021 01:59

Today, while I was home sick from work, my neighbor got packages delivered. Our apartments have had a lot of thefts lately so, being neighborly, I brought her stuff inside to wait. When she came home, I gave them right to her. Instead of thanking me, she told the office that I was the thief all along. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 203

You deserved it 126

DocBastard 38

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:57

"Correct, stereotypes don't just make themselves. Racist assholes like you do." Then walk away.

Tripartita 44

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:42

Nope, idiots have that part covered.

Comments

Sandman2015 12

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:47

HR, now. Do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars. Go right to HR before this gets ugly fast.

mazinaru 6

Tuesday 3 November 2015 22:24

well, depending on how things go she might collect $200.

juicy_extasy 25

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:47

Location. Enough said.

BigxXxDeal 14

Tuesday 3 November 2015 17:12

so I'm guessing racists are only in the south huh.

Trepeston 13

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:48

It makes me sad to see that people like that still exist in this world. Don't take it to heart OP, for every one racist there is a million other good people.

Zebediabolical 39

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:56

If someone accused me of stealing because of a racial stereotype I'm pretty sure there would be a resounding slap following it.

TheLadyOpal 30

Tuesday 3 November 2015 17:16

Understandable, but be careful. Resounding slaps can sometimes be followed by assault charges.

Zebediabolical 39

Tuesday 3 November 2015 17:25

Inciting speech/hate speech basically gives you a free punch at someone in Canada. You may get charged. But it'll never stick.

more4me 27

Tuesday 3 November 2015 20:56

I'm moving to Canada !

XxDanno316xX 27

Tuesday 3 November 2015 21:11

#55, We welcome you, but dress warm :)

TheLadyOpal 30

Tuesday 3 November 2015 23:16

Ooh, can I come too? I'm used to having to dress warm.

ColorOfSoul 19

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:56

You should proceed to steal her stuff just for the sake of it.

Zebediabolical 39

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:58

I agree. You now have on tief'ing free pass. But only with the racist (hopefully soon to be) ex-coworker.

Mirsen1727 12

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:57

That is ignorance at its best. I am sorry you had to endure that kind of disgusting behavior. Definitely get HR involved. That should not be tolerated in anyway shape or form.

DocBastard 38

Tuesday 3 November 2015 16:57

"Correct, stereotypes don't just make themselves. Racist assholes like you do." Then walk away.

tamesenicole 27

Wednesday 4 November 2015 0:34

Then she'd be in further trouble

storminmormin14 12

Tuesday 3 November 2015 17:01

Funny thing is, due to self fulfilling prophesies, they actually do make themselves.

Marcella1016 31

Tuesday 3 November 2015 17:03

inb4 comments get closed haha. Seriously, though, I find stuff like that infuriating. And 99 percent of the people who spout and believe that crap are quick to scream that they're not racist. OP, so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you get to post a follow up because I'd love to hear it. I've wondered if the staff let's OPs add follow-ups on closed comments, at least for the badge...