Work: Today, I took a week off work because my father passed away....

By KathleenSchuler - 05/03/2013 03:38 - United States

Today, I took a week off work because my father passed away. I was at the funeral home making arrangements when I overheard the owners complaining about how their insurance agent had left them to fend for themselves. I'm their insurance agent. FML

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Today, while reading the newspaper, I noticed that an ad had been placed for my job. I asked my boss for a week off so that I could fly home for my father's funeral. No wonder she was so cool with it. FML

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Today, I called a guy who had requested a free marketing consultation for his funeral home through the internet a couple of days ago. When I got through, the receptionist seemed a little taken back by me wanting to talk to him. He had died and was buried yesterday. FML

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Today, I lost my job. Why? Because I'm taking care of my dying mother. My boss actually said, "Well, if she dies today, we can hold your job." FML

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By Anonymous - 15/05/2015 20:58 - United States - Evanston

Today, at work, I was about to close a big sale, when a coworker rushed over and said there was a call for me in the office. He heavily implied my mom had died, and I rushed out. After I figured out there was no call and that my mom was fine, he'd already stolen my sale and the commission. FML

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By soontobemurder - 03/05/2017 18:00

Today, my boss took back my week off because he wants to take a spontaneous Caribbean vacation with his wife, which is "clearly more important" than what I was going to do. I needed that time off so I could be with my Dad in hospice. FML

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By stolen - 11/04/2011 19:29 - United States

Today, I was robbed. They took my father's ashes. FML

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Management 101

By Anonymous - 22/07/2021 04:01 - South Africa

Today, I got a call from the bank, telling me my mom's company is going broke. She's been on holiday for a month, and I had been appointed to manage it. FML

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Tuesday 5 March 2013 10:20

Speak up. I would have told them, "I'm terribly sorry that I had to take time off for my FATHER'S FUNERAL. I hope you will be able to COPE somehow!."

yahoowizard 16

Tuesday 5 March 2013 10:12

Forget them, you do what you need to do

Comments

Raccer94 4

Monday 11 March 2013 3:13

I didn't realize he worked at a funeral home. ._.

PureEvil666 3

Monday 11 March 2013 23:20

Don't pay attention to them. They have no idea what you are going through.

cb1549 7

Thursday 2 January 2014 5:47

I accidentally hit YDI! I feel bad now! Sorry for your loss!

OzzyTheGiant 14

Wednesday 23 April 2014 23:47

honestly, although one should attend to their customers as best as they can, customers should stop being so needy.

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