Work: Today, I found out via a voicemail from my boss that my hours...

By xRyu - 09/10/2014 00:30 - United States - Denver

Today, I found out via a voicemail from my boss that my hours are being cut. He said, "They said I can't fire you, so you'll only be getting 20 hours a week. Starting today." Who'd they give my other 20 hours to? The one person that calls off sick almost daily and is never on time. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/11/2020 14:08 - United States

Today, I once again got less than 20 hours of work for the entire week. My boss's solution? Double the staff. FML

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By robthebuilder - 26/10/2010 06:35 - Canada

Today, while at work, I was asked to see my boss. I was informed that the company would be laying off 20 people, and that I was one of them. I was told I could finish off the week, then was sent back to work. Twenty minutes later, my boss walked around and handed us all Christmas party invitations. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/01/2011 08:38 - United States

Today, I found out I'm getting laid off. However, they're keeping my coworker who rarely shows up and sleeps all the time when he's there. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/01/2016 05:41 - United States - Spring

Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours so much that I now only work one day a week. I got the job in the first place to pay for my college classes. FML

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By NotAMorningPerson - 12/02/2011 04:02 - United States

Today, after informing my boss that I needed stress leave from my 70-hour-a-week shifts, I got my new work assignment. Sixty hours a week, starting at 2 a.m. FML

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By monochromatic - 20/02/2010 03:13 - United States

Today, I found out that the 20% pay cut that the "management team" took at my job really only applied to... me. I also found out that my closest friend at work has been lying to me about it, and telling my boss everything I say. His pay was never cut. I guess it pays to be the boss's snitch. 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 Anonymous - 21/10/2020 20:01 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I was told by my boss if I was late one more time he fired me. I replied, "Can I quit then if that's the case." He then said no, and gave me more shifts. FML

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By suuuucks - 11/02/2010 05:03 - United States

Today, I got my new work schedule. I really need the hours. The boss says he can't give me more because the economy is bad. However, he did find enough hours to hire his son last week. This week? Most of my hours were erased and given to the new employee; his daughter. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/08/2016 12:24 - United States - Huron

Today, I found out that a coworker and I may get laid off soon, all because my boss's niece told him she can do both our jobs all by herself, and for less money. FML

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MaddyLannister 8

Thursday 9 October 2014 11:01

he fits the definition of a Horrible boss I'm sorry :)

more4me 27

Thursday 9 October 2014 11:02

I would use the time off to start looking for a better job where they appreciate you. Sometimes, you just can't win and it's time to move on. Best of luck, OP !

Comments

blackonblight 32

Thursday 9 October 2014 12:05

Not smart of the boss to say that in a voicemail. You've got evidence you can take to HR.

keiNan_fml 35

Thursday 9 October 2014 12:40

take proper action against him

worldclassrager 39

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:09

Work over time...you may get your hours back

d_g_Asm 7

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:29

Sounds like you work for my old boss!

christina3466 17

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:46

Does anybody notice all the FMLs about bosses recently?

vikky538 28

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:50

its winter babe...bosses are horrible in winter ...so they do what ever it takes to get bonus and vacation...

Awahso 25

Thursday 9 October 2014 14:10

I don't see how this is discrimination. Highly unprofessional for sure but it doesn't seem to be discrimination

hk1998 8

Thursday 9 October 2014 14:15

Sounds like youre not really respected there, so time to move on to somewhere you are more appreciated for your hard work

littlekellilee 45

Thursday 9 October 2014 15:12

The boss didn't fire her because he couldn't legally do so. All he did was cut her hours. Someone had to take the hours, I don't think he cut them so the other person could have them. In what way is this a valid case?