Work: Thanks, I hate it

Thanks, I hate it

By Anonymous - 25/05/2011 05:21 - Canada

Today, my boss called me into his office. Expecting a long overdue promotion, I hurried in. Instead, he told me he thought I would be perfect to take his son on a pity date, because he's a suicide risk due to his depression. FML

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You deserved it 3 636

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By Leah - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my boss gave me a speech about my "motivation issues". I've been working for him for 2 months, the commissions I've made for him paid off his bills, so what are my motivation issues? I turned down his offer of a date. I have a boyfriend. He keeps asking. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/03/2016 13:21 - Netherlands - Ottersum

Today, I got a heads-up that my boss suffered a death in the family, but was coming into work anyway. I thought he'd be depressed, but it seems he deals with grief with anger instead. I found that out when he yelled at me, threatening to rip my spine out my ass over a typo I made in a report. FML

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By um - 08/02/2011 00:54

Today, I told my new boss to wish his daughter a happy birthday on my behalf, as I overheard him saying it was today. Turns out she committed suicide three years ago. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/11/2010 19:38 - United States

Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML

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By Da Boss - 05/10/2016 01:19 - Canada - Calgary

Today, my coworker and I agreed to come clean and tell our fellow employees that we have been secretly dating for a while. Before we could, I received a promotion. I'm now his boss. FML

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Compassion

By zawbentley - 26/09/2009 07:01 - United States

Today, I called my boss to let her know that I was suffering from severe depression and that my doctor suggested I take a month's leave. Her response? "Glad you are getting help, however we can't hold your job. No need to come to the office, we'll mail your stuff to you." FML

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By perfecttiming - 06/05/2013 15:25 - United States - San Jose

Today, my manager called me in to tell me I got the promotion I've been hoping for. He then said that since I didn't look excited about it he might have to rethink it. I was too busy concentrating on holding in diarrhea. FML

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kingsamuelcdt 0

Wednesday 25 May 2011 11:52

maybe if his son is satisfied you could get a raise ;)

PSQ91 6

Wednesday 25 May 2011 11:55

Look on the bright side OP, he trusts you. Next step will be promotion :)

Comments

XxGuard 0

Wednesday 25 May 2011 18:28

long overdue promotion? why are you expecting this. A boss will promote if it's deserving. You have to earn it, not expect it. Work harder if you want this promotion.

Bloodywolf20 9

Wednesday 25 May 2011 19:52

Maybe Just maybe she has been working her ass off to get ahead in life

XxGuard 0

Thursday 26 May 2011 5:04

well obviously not hard enough. Here's a tip for you and OP... Life isn't fair.

geeksaresexy 18

Thursday 26 May 2011 14:35

yes life isn't fair if she deserves a promotion and isn't getting one. You just contradicted yourself. You said she should work harder because hard work gets promotions and then said life isn't fair which is why she hasn't got the promotion. Derp