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 lonergirl - 18/02/2015 12:35 - Australia

Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. 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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OK Stephanie, whatever

By yankeebelle - 06/03/2009 00:15 - United States

Today, a co-worker superior to me called me "Stephanie" yet again. My name is Ashley. I politely informed her that my name is Ashley and subtly pointed to my work ID. Later, I get called into my supervisor's office. I got written up for correcting someone of higher status than me. FML

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By my name is not Alex - 30/12/2023 02:00 - United States

Today, my boss keeps calling me by my coworker's name, no matter how many times I correct her. We all have nametags, and my coworker and I look nothing alike. There is absolutely no feasible way to confuse either of us at all, let alone all the time. I'm convinced she's doing it on purpose to test my patience. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/10/2010 04:12 - Australia

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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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.

Comments

Angi95 3

Wednesday 2 February 2011 3:33

it's okay im sure his wife gets the same

MTZ8590 4

Wednesday 2 February 2011 5:52

DO SOMETHING OUT OF YOUR POSITION TO GET RECOGNITION!

angiiebaby 0

Wednesday 2 February 2011 7:26

Lol my boss always confuses me and another girl working there. I'm tamika and shes tessa. Lol.

tdpr95 0

Wednesday 2 February 2011 12:23

haha.. SCRUBS MOMENT!

FlaGuy21 0

Wednesday 2 February 2011 21:25

Then he's got a cognitive issue, and therefore too stupid for you to be bothered with.

brokenhelix 4

Thursday 3 February 2011 1:19

maybe your boss watches "Scrubs"

Frenchtony 17

Thursday 3 February 2011 8:59

I always do that too !

KGB90 0

Thursday 3 February 2011 17:45

sounds like its time for a new job

daysgoby902 6

Wednesday 1 June 2011 16:09

sounds like my grandma

towriteloveonme 0

Friday 12 August 2011 6:11

maybe u should just call him a different name and when ge goes that not my name say oh well I thought we were calling each other by different names I'm sorry abd then change the subject he'll get the picture