Work and You're fired: Get out

Get out

By F.U. QFN - 28/03/2021 00:29

Today, I was given my marching orders because I corrected my supervisor on something he was actually doing wrong. It seems I deserve this for "not learning to obey my immediate superiors." FML

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By Anonymous - 17/03/2019 20:00

Today, my supervisor told me off for doing something. When I reminded her that she told me to do it, she yelled at me for correcting her. FML

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By gt - 23/09/2010 00:52 - Canada

Today, my boss fired me because I corrected him after he misspoke during a meeting. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/07/2016 22:09

Today, my boss reprimanded me for a huge screw-up that he was responsible for. FML

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By Tired - 17/08/2016 17:51

Today, I got in trouble with my boss for doing what she wanted me to do. I guess she didn't think I would do it, so she did it herself. FML

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Grammar rules, OK!

By Anonymous - 21/09/2011 12:11 - United States

Today, my new boss lost his shit and flew into a ten minute rant against me about the "value of respect". He told me that if I wanted to stay in "his" company, I'd best start toeing the line. All this because I corrected his misuse of "your" and "you're" in one of his memos. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/12/2016 20:14

Today, my boss yelled at me for leaving on time. After months of management hounding us about our overtime, I get in trouble for doing what I was supposed to do. FML

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The naughty step

By firefromherlips - 28/11/2013 00:25 - United States - Gallatin

Today, I found out the position I thought I had earned by working hard was only to separate me from my coworkers because I "talked too much". Instead of addressing the issue like adults, I've essentially been put in time-out. FML

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Supervision

By cocoapuffs4life - 10/06/2015 23:45 - Canada - Aurora

Today, I was told by my manager to make sure the supervisor on shift does his job. Last month I was told I couldn't be a supervisor. Apparently I can supervise someone who earns more than I do though. FML

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Line go up

By Francis - 25/10/2023 10:00

Today, I was fired for following my supervisor's directions. That is to say, I was told to take away contacts from our team to avoid metric drops. The client caught us both, and my supervisor simply threw me under the bus. FML

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Une rule for thee, none for me

By Anonymous - 13/06/2023 12:00

Today, I got fired for following my work directions. I found out when I tried to badge into work, and paid $40 for a ride home. There also was an argument with my supervisors because I actually follow the directions correctly and knew what they meant. I'm temp to hire so there's no recourse for me. FML

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Jesse Duff 15

Sunday 28 March 2021 1:02

Go to your company's competitor, and apply

Guillaume Deschênes 7

Sunday 28 March 2021 1:22

that seems like an unlawful dismissal check the labor laws where you live

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Jesse Duff 15

Sunday 28 March 2021 1:02

Go to your company's competitor, and apply

Guillaume Deschênes 7

Sunday 28 March 2021 1:22

that seems like an unlawful dismissal check the labor laws where you live

rainbowdonnareed 18

Sunday 28 March 2021 3:03

I would sue not that I'd want to work there

Chazzster 28

Sunday 28 March 2021 4:49

Sorry, take this as a real world lesson. The boss does not want to hear a critique of their behavior or how they do their job. Just keep that stuff inside unless they specifically ask for it - and even in that case go very carefully. I am not saying your supervisor was right or justified - Just that it’s really hard to fight authorities and bosses. If one excuse for firing you won’t stick they will use another... Most times it’s not worth the legal fees to fight an unfair termination. And many US states have laws saying that they don’t even need a reason to fire an employee. You have every right to refuse to do something illegal and as long as you keep it to that case you might be safe. But it’s not wise to point out that supervisor is doing something wrong unless you have a relationship to your supervisor’s boss that will cause them to listen to you. But bear in mind that your supervisor can lie and probably knows his boss better than you do. Welcome to capitalism in the USA. You aren’t going to change it, but if you understand it, you are less likely to get hurt.

Phil courteney 4

Sunday 28 March 2021 8:49

As much as I hate it, the facts of your statement are pretty much bang on for the UK too...I worked for a major medical equipment supplier, part of the job was doing stock checks...found £500k+ of stock was missing, and was promptly dismissed for "inaccurate timekeeping". My line manager changed my scheduled work hours after the fact to make it look like I'd arrive late and leave early. I had no recourse. Mike, if you're reading this, well played you thieving weasel, well played.