Work: Today, my boss asked me if I could work this weekend, doing the...

By Anonymous - 26/08/2014 18:11 - Latvia - Riga

Today, my boss asked me if I could work this weekend, doing the work of 2 people, for almost no extra pay. I had a weekend out with my kids planned, so I said I couldn't. My boss called it a shitty excuse, yet gave a free pass to a guy who claimed he had a "phobia of working on weekends". FML

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By girlfromnowhere - 23/02/2016 11:06 - United Arab Emirates

Today, my boss asked me to work over the entire weekend. That would be fine if I didn't already work a 60 hour week. He also said the extra hours on the weekend wouldn't be paid. FML

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By Pizzaguy - 02/08/2012 16:22 - United States - Dundee

Today, I got a call from my manager saying that I won't need to work this weekend. Too bad I already cancelled a family vacation because he threatened to fire me if I didn't work this weekend. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/03/2023 16:00 - United States

Today, I got into an argument with my boss about the importance of a decent work/life balance. He then asked me to work overtime on a Saturday. FML

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By AFSDALK:AFSDQWE - 23/11/2013 18:33 - United States - Hillsboro

Today, my boss made me cover for him by working two extra hours, because he had to rush home early to deal with an "emergency". The emergency was taking a shit, because he claims to have a phobia of doing them anywhere but at home. FML

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Teamwork works

By Anonymous - 16/02/2021 01:58 - Australia

Today, I had a huge amount of work to get through. Two colleagues offered to help, because one had nothing else to do, and the other couldn't work until I was done. My boss got really pissed at me for "making" them do my job and wasting their time. FML

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Get off your ass

By nepotwatism @ its finest - 23/09/2015 15:05 - Sweden - Halmstad

Today, my boss told me I have to start work 4 hours early tomorrow, because that my coworker, who happens to be his son, will not be coming in because he's "too tired". I work 10 hours a day, 6 days a week without complaining. His son works two 4-hour shifts a week. 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 Flavorite - 10/02/2009 19:35 - United States

Today, my boss asked me to pick up an extra shift. I said I couldn't because I have a date. He told me I didn't need to lie and to just say no next time. FML

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By Stevejobs - 26/11/2018 17:30

Today, after realizing I had 130 unused vacation hours, I requested two weeks off. My vacation time was denied, but my boss still gave me the time off. So I don't have work for 2 weeks, all unpaid. FML

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Thanks for your help

By Anonymous - 07/05/2021 20:01 - United States - Pittsburgh

Today, after sacrificing multiple weekends to help my kid brother with his various projects, I asked him to help me with one of mine. He nearly blew up at the thought of losing an evening of his free time on a simple task, so I postponed it to later, which means never. FML

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cjwayy 22

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:10

Hahaha. What a pathetic excuse. Can't believe it actually worked. A "phobia of working on weekends". Dear god

xXToxicPenguinXx 12

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:11

I honestly cannot understand some bosses logics.

Comments

IJG2000 16

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:16

Wow... I wanna know why assholes like this are allowed to be a boss.

Rizzen 27

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:17

I really wonder how people like him come to power, what an ass

xmaan667 15

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:20

Your boss is a dick.

Marie54321 19

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:26

I would have told him that I have a phobia of doing a two man job and not getting paid for it

Daniel589 7

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:27

And the boss doesn't feel 1 bit bad about it?

sdroze1389 31

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:35

he probably treats you like shit because he feels you won't stand up for yourself. I'd tell him where to stick it if I were you, but a safer bet would be to just call in sick. ya know, cause of your phobia of sharing illness.

GentlemanBastard 15

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:35

Ah, phobias and religion: getting people out of work since 1918

dark_angel4121 12

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:41

You can call HR and claim that favoritism is being played.

Witchylady 17

Wednesday 27 August 2014 6:05

A phobia of weekend work? Lame ass excuse but smart move as your boss was so stupid he believed it or just likes your coworker better than you. Either way. Good for you for sticking up for yourself and saying no. A lot of employers don't really appreciate the extra time their staff put in at the best of times. And why on earth would anyone work for very little extra compensation. Your boss is an ass. I hope you had a great weekend with your family.