Work: Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with...

By LynzG - 01/02/2011 05:56

Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with an A. I even wear a name tag. You would think after nearly four years, your boss would remember your name. Every time he speaks to me, it's a different name. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/06/2009 19:07 - United States

Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML

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Today, I started a new job. The supervisor handed me a badge with the name 'Rachel' on it, which is not my name. When I told her this, she responded with, "I know, but it will be easier for the customers to pronounce than your actual name." FML

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By Anonymous - 04/12/2010 00:14 - United States

Today, my boss finally pronounced my name correctly. My name was then followed by the words, "You're fired." FML

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By nametag - 09/06/2009 02:07 - Canada

Today, I finally got my nametag. I had been using other people's names like Maria and Caie for a week, so I was happy to be called my own name. I put it on and got to work. Ten minutes later, I was called into the office. I got laid off. I got to wear my nametag for 10 minutes. FML

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By hmdge1 - 10/06/2015 03:21 - United Kingdom - Doncaster

Today, I found out that my boss of 2 years not only doesn't know my name, but calls me "Jew hair" behind my back because of my natural ringlets. This man determines all of my career progression. FML

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By Raset24 - 30/06/2016 17:40

Today, it was my last day at my job. My team made a little party for me so they could wish me well and say goodbye, but when it came time for my manager to give a little speech, she couldn't even remember my name. I've been working there for two years. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/10/2010 00:22 - United States

Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML

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x_Cupcakes 0

Tuesday 1 February 2011 12:08

And so you never know when he's referring to you...

afdude87 6

Tuesday 1 February 2011 12:16

so your boss can't remember your name. maybe he's just messing around. wouldn't stress too much about it.

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JETbarr 0

Tuesday 1 February 2011 15:03

MY BOSS DID THE SAME THING! so I quit :D

G00DA 0

Tuesday 1 February 2011 15:21

you'll never get in trouble.

Acousticpixie14 6

Tuesday 1 February 2011 15:26

Well, Ashley, maybe you should try doing something worth remembering. Then maybe he might make the effort to remember what your name is.

enoughgrace 4

Tuesday 1 February 2011 15:33

like a boss. Don't worry Ashley, your ex-boyfriend still dreams about you...

TryptamineDreame 0

Tuesday 1 February 2011 15:36

Maybe you should ask him for a name tag since he can never get your name right, after a while he will remember your name and you won't have to wear it anymore. :)

Valea_fml 9

Tuesday 1 February 2011 15:46

-and maybe you should try reading the whole FML :)

MileyCyrusIsHot 5

Tuesday 1 February 2011 16:33

Lolz I love people like that. I always get called "milly"

CrAzY_MaN100 0

Tuesday 1 February 2011 16:49

maybe hes always drunk or high

5up3rTAN 0

Tuesday 1 February 2011 16:56

you're boring, get over it

sculp91 0

Tuesday 1 February 2011 16:58

my boss knows my name after 2 months. you have to make a difference at your job and make yourself known.

LynzG 2

Tuesday 1 February 2011 19:27

the boss is hardly ever there. so that doesn't really work, good try though.

Brittneyyyy 7

Tuesday 1 February 2011 17:39

When I worked at my old job, my boss was being transferred and on his last day he came over to me and shook my hand and was like, "it's been great working with you, tiffany." Not my name :/