Today, despite filling all the parameters for a model employee...

By Anonymous - 10/09/2019 02:02

Today, despite filling all the parameters for a model employee and being praised by multiple people over the time I was working, I was fired because a client complained to my manager that I didn't seem to know what I was doing. FML

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By Worky Workerton - 22/09/2016 17:14 - United States - Oakland

Today, I was fired without warning from my job because I was not consulting my boss about things like washing dishes and throwing away garbage. Basically, I was fired for being too good at my job. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/12/2018 13:00 - United Kingdom - Colchester

Today, I had a meeting with HR that resulted in me being dismissed for poor performance. I was confused because up until that point, my line manager had said my performance was exemplary. Turns out it wasn't, and he didn't tell me because he didn't want me to be stressed. FML

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By Lexiebear27 - 19/09/2011 15:56 - United States

Today, I was fired for being a very happy and perky employee. According to my boss, it freaks both the customers and my co-workers out. FML

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By beat10 - 30/03/2009 04:13 - United States

Today, I was fired for "customer dissatisfaction." I work in IT and have never met one of my company's customers. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/07/2017 21:30

Today, the manager that hired me and worked for years to inspire and connect her staff was laid to rest. Hours before the funeral, her replacement told me he wanted my 2 weeks notice on his desk tonight. I've been a model employee, he just doesn't like me. FML

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By zacharynedley - 06/01/2015 00:16 - United States - Elkridge

Today, I got fired from my job because my boss thinks that me doing everything he says makes me untrustworthy. FML

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By JONNO - 27/04/2019 14:00

Today, I got fired from my position as a financial investor for giving a client the exact investment he asked for, even though the investment was out of my mandate, and I had gone to my direct manager to authorize the investment. My manager was promoted. FML

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By Kan23 - 26/01/2016 03:37 - United States - Altus

Today, I got fired from my job. When I asked why, all that was said to me was, "We don't have to disclose that information, but you did nothing wrong. It's just not working out." FML

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Oh, the irony

By bearprint - 06/07/2016 18:45

Today, I lost my job to the individual I just finished training. Within 2 hours after being escorted out, my old boss called and yelled at me for doing a lousy job. He was angry that the training was deficient and because the new person is as bad as I was. FML

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By jobless - 08/09/2016 18:18 - Canada - Sherwood Park

Today, after a month at my new job, my boss fired me because I didn't have enough experience. She hired me with full knowledge of this fact. FML

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jbuckets_404 38

Tuesday 10 September 2019 2:48

Sounds like your ex-employer doesn't seem to know what it's doing in terms of employee management, training, and morale....

Sarah_360767614 8

Thursday 12 September 2019 22:03

Sue for wrongful dismissal

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jbuckets_404 38

Tuesday 10 September 2019 2:48

Sounds like your ex-employer doesn't seem to know what it's doing in terms of employee management, training, and morale....

Nita Boo 2

Tuesday 10 September 2019 19:15

I’ve been in that ****** up situation before. Keep the faith. 💪🏽

mas12806 24

Tuesday 10 September 2019 22:40

Didn’t ‘seem’ to know what you were doing? Manager was looking for an excuse to fire you, you should lawyer up

WeirdUS 29

Wednesday 11 September 2019 0:28

I'm curious as to kind of business the OP works in that 1 complaint would result in a termination. It seems unusual even in right to higher states.

Sarah_360767614 8

Thursday 12 September 2019 22:03

Sue for wrongful dismissal

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