Work: Today, I had to fire an employee because she constantly calls...

By thatsmejl - 15/09/2011 13:47 - United States

Today, I had to fire an employee because she constantly calls in, or is late to work. She became very emotional and I felt kind of bad, so I walked her out myself. We then got stuck in the company elevator. FML

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By Toast514 - 29/07/2009 23:49 - Canada

Today, I was short shifted at work because one of my employees decided not to show up. Furious, I wrote her up and made predetermined judgments about her. When she came in, I went off on her for being absent and leaving me stuck. She then informed me her mom tried to commit suicide. FML

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FREAKOUT!

By peachesthepigeon - 19/01/2011 18:54 - United States

Today, at work, I helped out an employee who was having trouble. I even bought her a bottle of water. After the production manager decided to fire her on the spot, she went out in the parking lot and broke into several cars, including mine. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/02/2015 10:21 - United States

Today, my boss explained that the company will be letting me go. She got so upset that she couldn't leave her office and I had to console her. I had to make her feel less sad for laying me off. FML

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I don't wanna, I don't think so

By Anonymous - 10/08/2022 00:00

Today, I had to fire an employee for the first time in my life. She broke something that keeps breaking on its own, but she didn't report it. HR made me fire her. FML

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By wilsmith - 01/02/2010 12:36 - China

Today, while in the elevator with the girl from my office that I've been crushing on, but never spoken to, I said "aren't elevators awkward?" After a long silence, she got off three floors before our office. FML

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By ronz - 08/02/2012 13:26

Today, I sneaked off work early. As I was in the elevator on the way down to leave, it stopped at my boss's floor, and he got in. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/11/2010 03:08 - United States

Today, I won employee of the month. I was then fired for being late. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/06/2019 16:03

Today, I told my supervisor how awful my coworker was at her job. I then got fired. FML

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By Casuallydying - 28/04/2017 04:00

Today, I went into my boss's office to confront her about not consulting me before switching my shifts with someone else. I left in tears. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/05/2011 03:19 - Canada

Today, my boss contacted me to come in for a quick meeting. I drove 30 minutes to get to work only to find out she was firing me and wanted my key card back. FML

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Thursday 15 September 2011 18:59

"so what's your plans for the weekend?"

WCARlover 34

Thursday 15 September 2011 19:06

Moral of the story: use the stairs

Comments

Sgt_Minty 0

Thursday 15 September 2011 22:55

wait was he willing to do "anything" to keep her job ;D

blackmetalfan 5

Thursday 15 September 2011 22:57

you shouldn't feel bad it's her own fault that she got fired like she didn't see it coming

Nosrebor 8

Thursday 15 September 2011 23:07

Hreyes, shouldn't you be looking for a new job and not posting comments on FML?

DamnSmooth 0

Thursday 15 September 2011 23:08

I'm confused ... after you fired her (which you had good reason to do) & she became incredibly upset, what made you think she'd want to have any further interaction with you in the first place ? Were you hoping she'd reply with "It's ok, I understand" & invite you out for drinks in-between her crying & sobbing ?

almathis1994 6

Thursday 15 September 2011 23:48

Because he was being as kind as possible with her being so emotional. He was being helpful. Or trying to get a crazy woman out of the building before a killing spree. Your choice.