Work: Today, I had to turn down an invitation to one of my best friend's...

By Sam - 15/07/2013 05:14 - United States - Elmhurst

Today, I had to turn down an invitation to one of my best friend's birthday party because I had been scheduled to work. Little did I know that my job on that day would be setting up the tents, tables, and chairs for that very birthday party. FML

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By reginaphalange - 27/05/2010 14:06 - Australia

Today, I found out that my best friend was having a birthday party and I wasn't invited. I had just finished planning a surprise party for her. FML

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She noped out of that one

By Anonymous - 27/03/2023 06:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, I'd planned a surprise party for my best friend's birthday. However, she apparently found out about it and told me at the last minute she couldn't make it, probably to avoid being the center of attention. I'd already invited all of our mutual friends, so I had to awkwardly cancel the party. FML

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By BirthdayBoy - 28/03/2015 03:42 - United States - Madison

Today, I was uninvited from my own birthday party. FML

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Celebrate!

By cstokes - 05/05/2011 04:44 - United States

Today, at work, I was supposed to have an easy two-hour shift, after which I was planning on attending a party that had been arranged to celebrate my graduation. Nearly six hours later, I am just getting home after being super busy and shorthanded at work for hours. I missed my own party. FML

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Classic blunder

By Anonymous - 15/05/2012 14:13 - United States

Today, I found out my best friend was having a birthday party and I wasn't invited, so I asked her why. She replied, "What birthday party?" It was a surprise birthday party. FML

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By revalc - 16/08/2009 04:35 - Canada

Today, I'm having my housewarming party and had prepared food, drink and games for all the 19 confirmed guests on Facebook. I waited till 11 but nobody showed up. I checked Facebook again and realized I had accidentally put tomorrow as the party date. I have to work the whole day tomorrow. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/10/2009 04:24 - United States

Today, I was invited to a birthday dinner at a restaurant. As I was leaving, I get a text from the birthday girl's boyfriend saying that it was cancelled. Hungry, I decided to go to that particular restaurant anyway. Turns out the party wasn't cancelled. Half the party just didn't want me there. FML

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Roadie

By partypooper - 28/07/2009 06:34 - United States

Today, a friend asked me if I could help him set up the stage for his wedding. Feeling honored that he considered me a close enough friend to aid him on his special day, I agreed to help. Turns out we aren't so close. I was asked to leave after I was done because I hadn't actually been invited. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/03/2016 19:07 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I spent a lot of money buying a birthday gift for a close friend, only to find out I'm not even invited to the party. FML

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Thanks guys

By Anonymous - 05/06/2010 10:36 - United States

Today, it was my co-worker's birthday but she told me not to mention it. Feeling bad for her, I went out to buy her a card, a present, and even a small cake. It turns out that there was actually a party during our lunch break, and I was the only one in our office not invited. FML

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tygerarmy 35

Monday 15 July 2013 12:17

You couldn't attend after the set up?

ThatPlankton 15

Monday 15 July 2013 12:34

So...what's the problem then?

Comments

SqueakyChipmunk 21

Monday 15 July 2013 12:47

You turned down an invitation and showed up anyway, because you're awesome like that. Way to go, OP!

angelitared 27

Monday 15 July 2013 12:50

That sucks but at least you won't miss a thing!!

graceinsheepwear 33

Monday 15 July 2013 17:27

...except the party...

Heat_Leech 7

Monday 15 July 2013 12:51

at least you were at the party...?

WildWonder808 14

Monday 15 July 2013 12:52

That was a tease! But good thing you didn't call off or you would of been screwed

Just2BMe 5

Monday 15 July 2013 13:04

It's all good. You attended your best friend's birthday party and you got paid for it.

awkward611 26

Monday 15 July 2013 13:05

You couldn't talk to your boss about it? or attend after work?

worldclassrager 39

Monday 15 July 2013 13:14

What happened after the set up? Another one to go to? At least a hello and happy birthday could come up...

FindingYujin 26

Monday 15 July 2013 13:33

I really don't see the problem. It's not like you can't explain the situation to the party hosts. However, if you had to attend other jobs and had to leave the party right after; I can see why that sucks.