Work: Today, I returned from my first paid vacation in the past 2 years...

By Happy Employee - 31/08/2014 21:51 - United States

Today, I returned from my first paid vacation in the past 2 years from a place with no cell, or internet. I've just found out that our department has been downsized. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/12/2020 18:57 - Mexico - Garza Garcia

Today, while on holiday. I got a call to let me know my job will be gone away when I return. FML

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By Bluevayero - 12/03/2019 14:00

Today, I found out I lost a promotion intended for me because I was on planned vacation. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2017 14:00

Today, I was enjoying my first vacation day in 2 years. My boss then called me to come in, saying it was an emergency. I got to work and got fired. Yes, my boss made me come in just to fire me. FML

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By ExtendedVacation - 23/02/2009 22:00 - United States

Today, I submitted a vacation request to my manager and it was approved. I came back from lunch and was informed that I have been let go. FML

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By Brokebitch2017 - 27/02/2017 22:00

Today, I finally got my phone and internet services reinstated after a billing mishap. During the week that I was without service, I had 3 requests for interviews and a position offer. None of those opportunities are still available. FML

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Unionize now!

By BanaNacakE92 - 10/07/2023 22:00

Today, after taking a much-needed mental health week off from work, I discovered I wasn’t on the schedule this week. Turns out, I was fired. Apparently, my absence made things “inconvenient” for my department, since they had to do double work due to my “selfish” PTO usage. FML

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Good vacation?

By Yudith - 29/07/2023 04:00 - Canada - London

Today, I returned to work after two weeks of vacation without a working phone. While I was gone, a beloved former colleague died, two Court hearings got postponed because nobody could find the proof the documents were sent to the other party, and half the office went on vacation. Oh yeah, and my grandma died. FML

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By TheLibrarian - 27/10/2018 05:00

Today, after being jobless for 2 years, I got a call back for an interview. I was ecstatic until I saw the date. It's the same day I leave for a weeklong, nonrefundable vacation. I applied for the job 6 weeks ago, and since not hearing anything bought the vacation 2 weeks ago. FML

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By supercharged - 05/04/2015 18:03 - Canada - Sherwood Park

Today, I came back from a week-long vacation where I had no internet whatsoever. I turned on my phone to get notifications, hoping to see a message or two that I'd missed while gone. There was 1 notification, telling me how many FMLs were posted while I was away. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/11/2020 20:02

Today, it's the last day of my three-week vacation, during which I couldn't go anywhere due to COVID and lockdown. I just learned that some of my colleagues are infected and I will have to fill in for two department superintendents at the same time when I go back to work tomorrow. FML

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fivetimeslonger 24

Monday 1 September 2014 8:36

Holy assumptions, batman!

Alexis2742 31

Monday 1 September 2014 8:03

How would his roommate know? And where does it say he has a roommate?

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LegalLoitering 12

Monday 1 September 2014 22:20

As I look at the slaughterhouse of comments on the first page *sheds a tear*

noah_1234 24

Monday 1 September 2014 22:57

i cant survive 2 days without a cell and wifi

tournamentdecide 33

Tuesday 2 September 2014 4:18

You really need to reevaluate your life if they mean that much to you.

Llama_Face89 33

Tuesday 2 September 2014 1:00

Oh god no... Please...please tell me they didn't fire you... I'm cynical enough as it is, this might be too much to handle!

vividpictures 17

Tuesday 2 September 2014 4:32

It'a always when your gone when the excitement happens.

tonyfan00 38

Tuesday 2 September 2014 5:06

That's just f*doing mean. Not one person mentioned that to you either...wow...

daughternature 7

Tuesday 2 September 2014 6:08

Almost every comment in this comment section is being down voted...why?

SystemofaBlink41 27

Tuesday 2 September 2014 7:05

On the bright side, you can use this barrage for your ironic advantage! Example: So many bad comments are being downvoted, huh?

greencurtains74 11

Tuesday 2 September 2014 7:38

I suppose on the bright side, at least you went out with a bang!

lilushi 8

Sunday 7 September 2014 13:39

At least it was paid vacation

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