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By Anon - 13/03/2014 00:11 - United States - Greensburg

Today, I started my first job as a power line technician. My boss's first words to me were, "I have a good feeling about you, kid!" That would've been great if he hadn't said, "Although, the last time I had a good feeling, the guy died." right afterwards. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/10/2019 12:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, it was my first day of work at my new job. I got dressed and arrived early, only to find out that the store had closed due to a power outage. Then I found out that the person who'd hired me had totally forgotten about hiring me anyway. FML

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By jobless - 06/11/2014 02:03 - United States - San Francisco

Today, for the first time since I can remember, I went in to work feeling positive, and that I could make good things happen. At the end of the day, my employment was terminated. FML

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By :( - 06/06/2013 23:37 - United States

Today, at my new job at a funeral home, my boss threatened to fire me if I didn't "lighten the hell up" while dealing with our grieving clients. FML

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By TacoMan32 - 06/12/2016 04:26 - Canada

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By Anonymous - 26/10/2010 00:22 - United States

Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 23:37 - Australia - Mona Vale

Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML

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By piece of crap car - 04/01/2017 06:27 - United States - Portland

Today, I was supposed to start my first day of work at my dream job. However, my car had other plans and refused to start. When I called my boss to tell him I was going to be late, he told me not to come in at all and fired me on the spot. FML

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Suck up

By Anonymous - 22/08/2015 06:58 - United States - Cadillac

Today, I showed up to my new job early, hoping to impress my new boss. When he arrived, he walked by me and muttered, "Fucking tryhard." FML

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By Greenskies - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - France - Corneilla-del-vercol

Today, I was talking to my boss at the end of an awesome internship. He said he was really satisfied with my work, and that he had considered hiring me. Turns out he decided not to because I smile too much, and it freaks him out. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/05/2014 20:57 - India - Kundan

Today, my boss was fired by the board. A few days ago, he dropped several strong hints that he was going to promote me soon. FML

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theonecasey 27

Thursday 13 March 2014 7:40

Be safe!

ThatFancyPenn 18

Thursday 13 March 2014 7:41

"On another note, welcome to the crew!"

Comments

horneyhic 15

Thursday 13 March 2014 11:39

Power line tech is dangerous that's why you get paid the big Money just don't be stupid

alex_gen 38

Thursday 13 March 2014 11:59

I would say he's just kidding around, but seeing as how this involves being electrocuted on the slightest mistake, well...

Credibleskills 28

Thursday 13 March 2014 12:51

At least he was honest...

MartinDJ 26

Thursday 13 March 2014 12:59

I'd say you'll probably be fine. He seems to have gotten a good first impression and if we may suspect that you don't die you'll probably keep the job.

weveallbeenthere 30

Thursday 13 March 2014 13:00

haha, just messing with you.

azyjazy713 11

Thursday 13 March 2014 13:23

Hopefully he was just being hard on the new guy and you'll be fine

Spyfiction 6

Thursday 13 March 2014 13:43

Ha!

JMichael 25

Thursday 13 March 2014 13:58

Just be careful and alert, you'll be ok

NandaPanda 22

Thursday 13 March 2014 15:08

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it was just his ****** up way of making sure you're careful out there? I mean, a power line technician can be a dangerous job if you don't exercise caution and follow all the rules. Sure, that's a ****** up thing to say to someone, especially on their first day, but I'm sure you'll be exceptionally careful now, right? I say just brush it off, hope for the best, DO YOUR BEST, and try your hardest to be the best and safest employee he has =) Good luck, OP!